Mike Szvetitz
Sports Editor, Opelika-Auburn News
Posted 11/25 at 12:05 AM
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No, the game wasn’t historical, in terms of play. Actually, it was boring. A typical Auburn football game. But it was effective.
Auburn won. And that’s the record. This is the first time in the history of the rivalry Auburn has won six consecutive games against Alabama.
Brandon Cox is only the second starting quarterback to finish his career against Alabama 3-0. Jason Campbell was the other.
For my money, the game ball goes to Cox. He wasn’t great, but he was solid. And he’s nails. Seriously, the kid is indestructible.
Now, we wait to see where Auburn will play its bowl game. Oh, and if Tommy Tuberville will stay in Auburn or head somewhere else.
Mike Szvetitz
Sports Editor, Opelika-Auburn News
Posted 11/24 at 07:39 PM
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Two really bad sacks right there for Brandon Cox and the Tigers. In field-goal range, Cox takes two sacks pushing Auburn out of Wes Bryrum’s range and forcing a punt, which Ryan Shoemaker shanked.
The first sack was on Cox. He should have thrown it away. The second, well, even Tim Tebow would have taken a seat on that with Simeon Castille flying in there.
Auburn has put together solid drives on all three possessions, but, like always, protection fails or Cox makes a bad read and the drive stalls.
Mike Szvetitz
Sports Editor, Opelika-Auburn News
Posted 11/24 at 07:26 PM
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Auburn looked very impressive on its first drive of the game. Brandon Cox was doing what he does best: Checking the offense into the right playcall.
It worked out on a couple running plays, and now Auburn leads 7-0 after a Ben Tate touchdowns.
I liked Tommy Tuberville’s decision to go for it on fourth down. This is the Iron Bowl. If you need an inch, you better be able to get it or you don’t deserve it.
Auburn got it.
I’m telling you, if either team gets down by two touchdowns, the other team won’t be able to come back. I’m just saying.
And Auburn’s halfway there.
Mike Szvetitz
Sports Editor, Opelika-Auburn News
Posted 11/24 at 05:24 PM
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It’s very cold. Really. It’s hard to type. But that won’t stop the Lazy Blog. At least it shouldn’t.
Just got done watching Kentucky-Tennessee. What a game. Four overtimes. The second SEC game in two days that was decided by a 2-point conversion.
I’ve got to ask the question, is Georgia happy that Tennessee won? Think about it. Sure, if UT lost, then Georgia would have been playing LSU in the SEC Championship game next Saturday. But if the Bulldogs lost to LSU, they’d get the Capital One Bowl, or worse, the Outback Bowl.
Now, being a top-6 team when the BCS comes out Monday, UGA will likely get into a BCS game as an at-large bid. That’s the difference of a few million dollars.
Just think about it.
Mike Szvetitz
Sports Editor, Opelika-Auburn News
Posted 11/24 at 04:06 PM
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That’s right. It’s here. The Iron Bowl.
This is my fourth installment of college football’s greatest rivalry, and I’m pumped.
It’s football weather. Currently it’s in the mid-40s and dropping. Now that’s football weather. It’s not typing weather, however. So I apologize for any misspelled words or ice on the blog.
The atmosphere around Jordan-Hare Stadium is electric. Man, there’s just something about football in the fall in the SEC.
Anyway, It’s three hours until kickoff. Seat 80 is warmed up and we’re ready to go. I know you are.
