Published on: 8th July, 2010
Through it's entire history, the SEC has been a rushing conference. There have been a few pass first teams that were successful over time, but the majority of teams succeeded or failed with the running game. There is one commonality amongst all successful rushing teams. The offense starts with the offensive line. ...Published on: 7th July, 2010
There is a topic that has arisen as more experts become aware of the speed on the Auburn team. Many have simply gone back and looked deeper into the actual talent on the team and modified their evaluation. Most of these have put Auburn as a legitimate threat to contend for ...Published on: 5th July, 2010
The time is quickly approaching for fall football practice, and Auburn fans have much to look forward to this year. So far the team seems to be shaping up much better than predicted by the major pundits. Late Arrivals All of the new players have arrived and enrolled with the exception of ...Published on: 4th July, 2010
The Auburn football team is not going through a rebuilding year as some have tried to pass off. This is not a year where Auburn fans should moderate expectations. It is a year where both fans and coaching staff will expect the best from players wearing an Auburn uniform. It will ...Published on: 29th June, 2010
The most celebrated position on the Auburn football team is that of running back. There is a long and storied history for that position at the school. It is also a very essential position for offensive coordinator Gus Malzhan's offensive strategy. Running backs coach Curtis Luper has worked wonders with the running ...Published on: 28th June, 2010
For fans out there that keep up with the NFL, it is no revelation that elite speed is coveted. In an era when teams are regressing back to oversized or jumbo defensive sets once again, speed and quickness is the equalizing factor. The same is true in college football. In ...Published on: 26th June, 2010
Coach Trooper Taylor has coached the Auburn receiving corps into one of the best in the nation. They run good routes, they achieve separation, they catch the ball, and they block well down field. What better compliment can there be for a unit of football players? Auburn had 2,857 yards ...Published on: 24th June, 2010
Auburn uses a variety of different offensive schemes. In these schemes, the fullback and tight end positions are extremely important. Mario Fannin has moved back to running back and Tommy Trott has graduated. What players might fill these positions in 2010? Tight End Philip Lutzenkirchen , the 6”4” 246 lbs. sophomore ...Published on: 23rd June, 2010
While doing some research for another article, I happened across some articles from back in the spring. The authors of these articles were commenting on the Auburn offensive line. This caught my eye so I took a look. This piece was done by two pretty good writers. I looked at it ...Published on: 22nd June, 2010
During this week of little football activity, I thought Auburn fans might like a look at some interesting topics from around the Web. Very talented Auburn fans have provided some excellent analysis of the Auburn offense. I have looked over these analyses thoroughly, and, in truth, they are exceptional in quality. Credit ...