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9-1 record.
A number 7 BCS ranking.
The last two legs of "Amen Corner." Georgia coming to town Saturday.
Those who must not be named, two weeks later. And what's on the line
for Auburn? An SEC Western Division Championship and a berth in the SEC
championship. Win that and a BCS berth is guaranteed.
Doing it with power football, Auburn has done what experts across the
land said they couldn't do. They have put themselves into a situation
where they control their own destiny. After last years 3-9 disaster few,
outside of a few of us Auburn fans, were thinking this was more than a
6-7 win team. Then, we hired Gus. And you know what we all say now, In
Gus We Trust. And why not. Auburn is doing it with a running game rarely
seen in this day and age. Doing it with a bend but sure as hell won't
break defense. And doing it week in and week out.
Two weeks ago it was a trip to Arkansas. 9 passes was all it took.
Well, that and 233 yards rushing. This week it was Tennessee in
Knoxville. How about 444 yards rushing. Yeah. That 55-23 score is
looking pretty stout. What about only 6 first downs and 3 points, UT scored in the second
half. The D rose up time and time again. They make the plays when
necessary.
They aren't flashy. They aren't perfect. But they sure are
good when it counts. This whole team is good when it counts.
Auburn did something that over 100 other Auburn teams had never done, return a kick off and a punt for a TD in the same game. Of course this time an NCAA record was set
for return yard average. (Thank you Chris Davis and Corey Grant)
So here come the dawgs. The Georgia Bulldogs will bring their newfound number 25 ranking into Jordan-Hare on Saturday.
Winners of 6 of 7 against Auburn the dawgs seem to have our number.
Could that be the case again this year? I don't think so. It isn't because we are stronger, faster, or bigger. It's
because we are focused. Like the beam of light from a laser this Auburn
team is focused on the tasks at hand. And this weeks task is to beat
Georgia.
It's going to be a good one. The Deep South's oldest rivalry. The
record is dead even. Georgia has owned the series the past 7 years. Time
to take ownership back. Time to take control of our destiny. Time to
put a beatdown on the dawgs.
The running game must produce against a better than average Georgia
defense. The passing game needs to come alive. The defense must bet off
the field on third down. The special teams must keep containment while
also making a few plays of their own. But we all know this already. It
has been discussed over and over. What really needs to happen is Auburn
needs to simply man up. Smack some dawg tail and send them packing
early. Don't give them a chance to claw their way back into the game.
Demoralize them just as they did the Vols last week. Hit em hard. Hit em
quick. Hit em continuously. Don't let up. Not even for a single play.
We the fans can make a significant contribution to the team this
week. We can be loud. Not just when we are at the line is scrimmage but
while Georgia is in the huddle. Make it where they can't even hear the
play being called. Then really let them hear it when they get to the
line. No audibles this week. Leave nothing in the stands. Lose your
voice. It'll come back. Lose your mind. It's Auburn Football. STAND
UP!!! Keep your butt out of those seats. Scream like you are running
from Freddy Kruger and he's gaining in you. It's up to is the fans to
make Georgia so miserable they don't even want to come back out after
halftime. Time to GET LOUD!!
Beating Georgia means a lot to Auburn fans everywhere. For the team
this year it could mean an at large berth in the Sugar Bowl. Yes folks, a
BCS game one year removed from the worst season I have ever witnessed. A
trip to New Orleans. National recognition. A great start to next year. A
year in which Auburn should be a favorite to win the National
Championship. But here's the kicker with a few breaks here and there the
sights may get set much higher before the end of this season. That's right. A possible BCS
Championship Game appearance.
For now, let's not get ahead of ourselves. We have a formidable
opponent coming into our beloved stadium. An opponent whose time has
come for a beatdown. An opponent looking to end the Cinderella story
that is Auburn Football 2013. An opponent that, like all but one before
them, will ultimately fail to do. So, my wonderful Auburn Family, walk
into Jordan-Hare Saturday ready for war. Be loud. Be strong. Stand and cheer. And in the end be Proud to be an Auburn Tiger.
War Eagle everyone.
Now let's Beat Georgia.
