ausoldiergrad

2 hours ago, gr82b4au said:

I hate it. So sad that everyone sees it coming. I wish we would completely scrap that play. 

I wish someone would ask Gus in a press conference why we continue to run this when everyone in the country sees it coming. 

That would be a great question. What the hell are AU beat writers asking anyway? "Hey Gus, noticed in the second half what's your favorite ice cream?"

3 hours ago, StatTiger said:

Game #6 Statistical Evaluation (Ole Miss Game)

Offensive Report Card
01) Avg 6-yards per play on 1^st down: [8.00] pass
02) Convert at least 40% of 3^rd downs:  [56.2%] pass
03) Avg at least 4.5 yards per rush:  [6.39] pass
04) Score on at least 1/3 of possessions:  [61.5%] pass
05) Keep 3 and out series under 33%:  [15.4%] pass
06) Average 8.0 yards per pass attempt: [11.2 yds] pass
07) Score at least 75% inside red zone:  [100.0%] pass
08) TD red zone above 60%:  [60.0%] fail
09) Avg at least 30-yards per possession:  [43.1 yds] pass
10) 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives:  [75.0%] pass
11) TD / Turnover ratio above 1.6:  [5/0] pass
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 17 snaps:  [14.4] pass
13) At least 8 impact plays:  [12] pass
14) At least 2 big plays:  [2] pass
15) Pass rating of at least 126.3:  [192.1] pass

*Minus 2 points for 2nd half play calling and player personnel usage.

Score: 12 of 15 (80.0.0%) Pass

Defensive Report Card:
01) Avg under 6-yards per play on 1^st down: [5.43] pass
02) Convert below 35% of 3^rd downs:  [44.4%] fail
03) Avg at least 4.0 yards per rush or less:  [2.77] pass
04) Score  1/3 of possessions or below:  [33.3%] pass
05) Keep 3 and out series above 33%:  [33.3%] fail
06) Average below 7.5 yards per pass attempt: [6.78 yds] pass
07) Score below 75% inside red zone:  [100.0%] fail
08) TD red zone below 60%:  [75.0%] fail
09) Avg under 30-yards per possession:  [35.7 yds] fail
10) Less than 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives:  [44.4%] fail
11) TD / Turnover ratio below 1.6:  [4/0] fail
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 30 snaps:  [27.0] fail
13) Less than 8 impact plays:  [8] fail
14) No more than 2 big plays allowed: [2] pass
15) Pass rating below 125.0:  [136.6] fail

Score: 5 of 15 (33.3%) Fail

Special Teams Report Card:
1) Punt Average (Above 41.3):  [41.0] fail
2) Punt Return Defense (Below 7.8 YPR): [0.0] pass
3) Punt Return Offense (Above 9.8 YPR): [4.5] fail
4) Kick-Return Defense (Below 21.2 YPR): [20.0] pass
5) Kick-Return Offense (Above 22.3 YPR): [43.5] pass
6) PAT’s (100%): [5 / 5] pass
7) FG Pct (75% or above): [3 /3] pass

Score: 5 of 7 (71.4%) Pass

* 50% is a passing score.

 

It was a tale of two halves as Auburn appeared to be headed to another dominating performance but ended up going through the motions to close out the second half. Auburn had 391-yards and 35 points by halftime but finished the game with 170-yards and 9 points. The defense allowed 204 yards during the first half and 225-yards during the second half. It was the worst performance by the Auburn defense on the season, which failed to register a turnover and recorded only three tackles for loss. Auburn defenders took poor angles throughout the game, and there were way too many missed tackles. Tackles for loss has descended every game since the season opener, which is becoming an alarming concern.

 

The Auburn offense appeared to be headed to record-setting pace during the first half, scoring five touchdowns on their first five possessions of the game. With 2:21 left in the first half and the ball at their 10-yard line, Auburn had an opportunity to work on their two-minute offense. With 2nd & 6 at the Rebel 42, Auburn called a timeout and elected to run the wildcat package, resulting in a 1-yard loss. This play killed the momentum of the drive, which carried over to the second-half. It was the perfect opportunity to allow Jarrett Stidham and the offense to work on the passing game within the two-minute situation. If Auburn scores another touchdown, the score is 42-3 at halftime, and Malik Willis can play the entire second-half.

 

Malik Willis ended up with one series for the game, where he handed off the ball four times to run the clock out. Auburn's best drive of the second-half, was a 13 play drive, which featured 10 Kerryon Johnson carries with Auburn leading 38-10. Auburn's defense defended 49 snaps during the first half, which likely weighed into the decision to run the clock the second-half. The decision to run the football was the right choice but failing to feature Malik Willis as the quarterback to run a heavy-run concept was baffling. Auburn ran the ball 80 percent of the time during their last four possessions, but Willis was the quarterback on only 6 of the last 30 snaps.

 

There were several significant individual performances on offense, including Kerryon Johnson who finished with a career-high, 204-yards rushing. Ryan Davis made a spectacular play on the screenplay for a 75-yard touchdown. Darius Slayton made an incredible catch to gain 20-yards with Stidham scrambling for his life. Though he attempted only 21 passes, Stidham recorded seven impact plays in the passing game. The talent is there to be an explosive offense, but the coaches are often their own worst enemy. There have been 14 occasions this season the Auburn offense gained 30-plus yards on a play without scoring. Auburn has called a run play after all 14 big gains, netting 48-yards on 14 carries. Of the 48-yards gained, 41 came on three run plays, leaving 7-yards gained on the remaining 11 snaps. During the last three games, Auburn is running the football 82 percent of the time on first down.       

 

War Eagle!

Can we get this guy a job on staff? He's the Jonah hill to Gus' goofy ass version of brad pitt...which is a version of some other guy, but srsly!

Man....great work as usual coach.  Maybe we can get your resume over to Gus, and find a spot for you as an analyst?

On 10/5/2016 at 1:01 PM, ausoldiergrad said:

That is a very practical point of view. I officially endorse this idea. Furthermore, I like the idea of lining jf3 up in the slot, motioning SW out of the backfield, jf3 under center, and running wildcat from this fornation twice in first half, and then going deep with the same pregnancy motion in 2nd. 

Um...pre-snap, not pregnancy.  Thanks phone.

59 minutes ago, oldaufeller said:

It's been a long time since I posted but I can't resist.

JFIII can certainly bring an exciting dynamic to the back field but does it really solve what I see as our core problem?  For the most part we are run first and use option plays that are early decision.  What we have seen for some time now are defenses crowding the line of scrimmage - all the way across.  For the most part, db's and corners are pulled in tight and defensive units are pushing the central o-line and edges are containing. If you maintain your lane against us, you've countered much of what we do.  Coming up with ever more clever and powerful offensive plays is not the only answer to liberate the offense.  We all recognize the opportunity just a few yards down field.  But with the "standard" alignment against us jammed and SW being fast-rushed I'm not seeing the most valuable commodity we need - an additional two to four seconds.  SW has shown he can hit in shallow secondary, but that's tough to do when your world's crashing in.  As much as people want to argue positions and plays, I see our offense bursting with talent.  Put in a couple plays that swing SW left or right with an extra backfield blocker for a few seconds, we might actually loosen the death grip at the LOS.  Our RB's are pushing forward with this kind of crowd.  Imagine what would happen if we added space.  JMSO  (s=simple)

That is a very practical point of view. I officially endorse this idea. Furthermore, I like the idea of lining jf3 up in the slot, motioning SW out of the backfield, jf3 under center, and running wildcat from this fornation twice in first half, and then going deep with the same pregnancy motion in 2nd. 

Please, if you don't mind, list which players aren't in it for AU as well as those that don't want to be at AU. Also, please explain how you know this info to be fact.

Completely ignored the first part of my post but thanks Bird. Thought more of u than that.

Evidently had a few these last few weeks that weren't in it for AU (transfers)

Love you guys.. bird and e, but I'm with this guy so far as we do take a ton of guys that never got the offer they really wanted, or are getting a second shot. We were national Champs because of it, and almost won a second because of it, but that applies to second chance guys only. Those that don't buy in to Auburn tend to appreciate their opportunity more, and work harder. It's not rocket science.

Man alive, this boy can fly. Everyone looks like they are in slow motion compared to him in his hudl videos. He looks like Tecmo Bowl Bo Jackson, just flying past everyone.

Hey brother off topic and definitely probably best sent as a dm, but are you living in Oregon. I moved here and started a business after my time in the Army. Married me an Oregon girl 8 years ago and moved here to get her closer to family.

Hope so too.

That was awesome.  The announcer was just referring to the thunder heyward possesses in his swing as the pitcher let that one go.  I bet they love it when the players make them look psychic!

YES YES YES!  Maybe that one can get em back on the right track!  UNBELIEVABLE COMEBACK BRAVOS!

Let's get one more and call it a day!

WHOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO TIED IT UP IN THE BOTTOM OF 9TH!

Here we come with a late inning rally!  This one will have to be one hell of a rally though.

How is Derek Lowe's ERA under 5 still?  He pitches like this every game!  If I had to pick 4 pitchers for a post season line up, I wouldn't let Lowe pitch!  Mike Minor all day over Lowe's sorry @#%!

We need a few more games like this one!