... preseason guesses coming out about the SEC in general and about the Auburn Tigers specifically is a chore at times. The popular phrase this year seems to be (defense wins championships). This is ridiculous and never was there a statement more misguided.

We've figured out some accomplishments required to become a champion. If defense won championships North Carolina would be reining ACC Champions. There has never been an unbalanced champion in the modern era of college football.

The Auburn staff knows this and they have been patiently building what they hope will be a collective juggernaut....

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - College Football