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1. FSU NC '13 2. LSU '88 3. Virginia, Final Four * This year's Iron Bowl would come in around #6 or 7 and would only round out the top 3 of worst IBs. I'd still rank both '84 and '85 as more painful.

AU, 33-27

Yes! Long overdue. Five is the least that should be claimed.

I truly wish they'd try more flexbone options...think the roster is perfect for it.

1. Declare an identity on O and spend the whole game trying to establish it. Personally, I don't see any way they can play only one guy at QB v UGA. So, more quick routes on early downs for PT--and insert some shovel passes into his package. Considering the RB talent on campus, I'd love to see some twisted version of a true flexbone with RA when he comes on ... But frankly, for now, anything that lets them hold the ball and rest the D would be gold. 2. Wage war against attrition. Sub liberally in the hopes of limiting further injuries and building quality reps for the depth chart. 3. Circle the wagons, gentlemen. Win or lose, heartbreaker or blowout; I'd love to see an improvement in player and coach body language. Saw some exasperation start to creep in late last week and this team can't afford that. Continue to mold the culture. I know this is out of fashion these days but a small, fiery scrum that rallies hometown morale might not be the worst thing in the world. Or maybe CHF could pull a good ol' Bobby Cox at some point, that might work, too. Time to fire this rivalry right back up! 4. Let the shenanigans commence. Pick your spots but I could see some dramatic wrinkles, trick plays, ST chicanery, etc. really giving this squad a boost.

The only surprise is the defense being ahead of schedule but, injuries have lowered their ceiling so right about on target. I still expect a tough run next four games but think they're on pace to gel nicely in the next month or so.

SEP 2nd - UMass @ Auburn - 2:30 PM CST SEP 9th - Auburn @ CAL - 9:30 PM CST SEP 16th - Samford @ Auburn - 6:00 PM CST SEP 23rd - Auburn @ Texas A&M - Time TBD SEP 30th - Georgia @ Auburn - Time TBD OCT 14th - Auburn @ LSU - Time TBD OCT 21st - Ole Miss @ Auburn - Time TBD OCT 28th - Mississippi State @ Auburn - Time TBD NOV 4th - Auburn @ Vandy - Time TBD NOV 11th - Auburn @ Arkansas - Time TBD NOV 18th - New Mexico State @ Auburn - Time TBD NOV 25th - Alabama @ Auburn - Time TBD 7 - 5 with a brutal 4-week stretch in the first half of the season before finally turning the corner and finishing strong.

Beaux Nixed!

Beaux Nix