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Ranking SEC Football Coaches
It’s time again to reevaluate the coaching hierarchy in the Southeastern conference. Some coaches have deservedly moved up and some have even more deservedly moved down the list. In somewhat of a rarity, all sixteen skippers are back in 2025. I’ll bet dollars to doughnuts that won’t be the case in 2026. These rankings are only based on what these coaches have done while in the SEC. kAm`] z:C3J $>2CE Wv6@C8:2X – $>2CE :D `_d\`h U2>Aj ea\`` :?
Professional college football… Get used to it
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All eyes on QB at A-Day
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No championship for Auburn without Chad Baker-Mazara
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Historic AU vs. UA game on Saturday
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Historic AU vs. UA game on Saturday
I watch sports, think about sports and talk about sports practically every day. More specifically, my days usually revolve around Auburn sports due to my daily occupation. Every now and then I’ll actually hear myself say something that makes a lot of sense. That is, in between all the other stuff I get wrong. Having the benefit of experience, I know certain things are going to happen during a given season, but for some reason they can still catch me off guard.
‘I Believe In You’
The Auburn Tigers defeated UL Monroe 48-14 on Saturday afternoon in a dominating performance against an inferior opponent. Payton Thorne tied a school record with five touchdown passes. Cam Coleman exhibited his 5-star status with 100 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns grabs and Jarquez Hunter went over 1000 yards rushing for the season. It was a great day on both sides of the ball across the board. It was also against a mediocre team from the Sun Belt conference.
‘Money for Nothing’
Gus Malzahn was hired by Auburn following the 2012 season and led the Tigers to two SEC Championship games in 2013 and 2017. They won the SEC title in 2013 and played for the National Championship losing in the final seconds to Florida State. Auburn defeated Georgia and Alabama, who were both ranked No. 1, in 2017 and was considered one of the best teams in the country at the time. As it turned out, those would be the only two seasons in the Malzahn era that finished with a double-digit win total.
Born To Run
It might have taken almost two months, eight football games and an uncommon amount of patience, but the Auburn Tigers finally have their first SEC win of the season. Kentucky is certainly not a good team especially on offense, but its defense was statistically one of the strongest in the nation. Obviously, stats can be deceiving at times because the Tigers ran by, around and through the Wildcats all night long. I’ve often said that confidence is the most underrated aspect in sports.
Born To Run
It might have taken almost two months, eight football games and an uncommon amount of patience, but the Auburn Tigers finally have their first SEC win of the season. Kentucky is certainly not a good team especially on offense, but its defense was statistically one of the strongest in the nation. Obviously, stats can be deceiving at times because the Tigers ran by, around and through the Wildcats all night long. I’ve often said that confidence is the most underrated aspect in sports.
‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long’
The Auburn Tigers squandered an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon and lost to the Oklahoma Sooners 27-21 in front of a capacity crowd at Jordan Hare Stadium. Unfortunately, Auburn’s overall record fell to 2-3 on the season, but, even more disheartening, the Tigers are now 0-3 versus the Auburn Tigers. There were, again, a handful of plays that ultimately determined the difference between winning and losing.
‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long’
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‘Got to Get Better in a Little While’
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‘Got to Get Better in a Little While’
Football is the ultimate team sport with 22 players having a very specific role to play on every single snap. One side of the ball is attempting to perfectly execute a plan that will move the ball down the field and into the end zone. The other side of the ball is attempting to perfectly execute a plan that will not allow the ball to move down the field into the end zone.
The cold hard truth
Auburn has played three football games so far in 2024 and all have been against non-conference opponents with the Tigers being overwhelming favorites. After an obliteration of Alabama A&M 73-3, the boys in blue lost to California 14-21 and defeated New Mexico 45-19 in a game that was much closer than the final score indicated. Payton Thorne and the offense struggled against Cal only producing 286 total yards and 14 points. The defense played okay, but did get better as the game went along.
The cold hard truth
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The Song Remains the Same
With the indulgence of Mr. Higgs, I think I’m going to tailor each column for the rest of football season to a specific song title. I love music and, perhaps, tying it in with some of my favorite songs will help ward off an Auburn induced depression. The Tigers’ game against California on Saturday can be described in many ways. Disappointing. Disheartening. Disgraceful. All those certainly apply, but it cannot or at least should not ever be described as surprising.
The Song Remains the Same
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Auburn clears first hurdle, many more to come
Auburn has put up some very lopsided scores in opening games over the years, but Saturday’s 73-3 demolition of Alabama A&M was unlike anything I’ve seen in quite some time. We all knew the Bulldogs were going to be overmatched coming in, but it was the explosive nature of the Tiger offense and passing attack in particular that set it apart. Peyton Thorne and company racked up 628 total yards and did it on only 46 plays. That averages out to 13.7 yards per play.
Auburn clears first hurdle, many more to come
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Auburn looks good, but I have a few concerns
Auburn officially ended fall camp with their final scrimmage of the preseason this past Saturday. It was closed to the public and media, but reports have leaked that the offense had their best day since practice began and possibly even since Hugh Freeze arrived on campus. That is an extremely positive note considering how much the offense struggled one week prior. Peyton Thorne reportedly looked exceptionally sharp and the entire receiving corps took turns making plays.
Auburn looks good, but I have a few concerns
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Improved passing the key to Auburn’s success
The Auburn Tigers have not won more than six games in any of the last four seasons due to myriad reasons. As is usually the case with any program, consistent failure stems from a combination of problems on both sides of the ball. The AU defense has struggled to stop the run giving up over 150 yards a game in three of the last four years. Those numbers rank outside the Top 50 nationally. The AU offense has only scored an average of 25 points a game in the last four years.
Unknown Auburn players about to be known in 2024
We are now only a little more than three weeks away from Auburn taking on Alabama A&M in Jordan Hare Stadium to begin the college football season. The Tigers will don the pads this week during practice and begin to get a little more physical. Hugh Freeze inherited an Auburn roster ranked ninth in the SEC in overall talent (including Texas & Oklahoma) according to 247 Sports.
Unknown Auburn players about to be known in 2024
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Big Cat Weekend still making headlines after all these years
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Translating Hugh Freeze at Media Days
The unofficial beginning of the college football season, SEC Media Days, has come and gone. Sixteen head coaches stood before a room full of media members and waxed poetic about their respective teams and players. There was an overflowing abundance of coachspeak, which is to be expected, and a few kernels of truth. I’ve been around long enough and heard so many coaches speak over the years, I’m practically fluent in their native language.
Translating Hugh Freeze at Media Days
The unofficial beginning of the college football season, SEC Media Days, has come and gone. Sixteen head coaches stood before a room full of media members and waxed poetic about their respective teams and players. There was an overflowing abundance of coachspeak, which is to be expected, and a few kernels of truth. I've been around long enough and heard so many coaches speak over the years, I'm practically fluent in their native language.
Translating Hugh Freeze at Media Days
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Graham’s 2024 SEC Predictions
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Birth of a nation and death of an athlete
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Birth of a nation and death of an athlete
We celebrate the 248th birthday of our great nation this week and only with the assistance of Almighty God will we continue to prosper as a country. I humbly suggest we all contemplate the freedom, so easily taken for granted, we enjoy through the blood, sweat and sacrifice of others. With the idea of birth in mind, I’m also reminded of the cycle of life. Here are some sports legends that passed away in 2023. Be safe and enjoy your holiday. Charles White on Jan.
Breaking down Auburn’s 2024 schedule
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Breaking down Auburn’s 2024 schedule
We are now only 65 days away Wednesday from the beginning of the college football season. This is a great opportunity to take a sneak peek at the Auburn Tigers upcoming 2024 football schedule. Sports Illustrated rates the Tigers schedule in terms of difficulty at No. 52 of 134 teams. The College Football News ranks it as the 64th hardest in the country. (Aug 31) vs. Alabama A&M – The Bulldogs will be making their third trip to Jordan-Hare since 2012.
Auburn is an elite QB away from being contender
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Auburn is an elite QB away from being contender
It’s no secret Hugh Freeze inherited a formidable rebuilding job when he agreed to become Auburn’s head coach in November of 2022. Gus Malzahn was very consistent in his time on the Plains, but never lost less than four games in any of his eight seasons except for year one going 12-2 and winning the SEC. However, recruiting began to slip during his final season and Bryan Harsin was an abysmal recruiter during his two brief seasons.
Mickey Dean era comes to end in Tallahassee
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Mickey Dean era comes to end in Tallahassee
The Auburn softball season came to an end over the weekend as the Tigers came up short against Florida State in the Tallahassee Regional. With that 10-4 loss, the Mickey Dean era of Auburn softball also came to an end, as he had announced his resignation a few weeks ago. Dean served as head coach of the program for the last seven years posting an overall record of 235-130-1 and an SEC record of 63-83.
Ranking SEC Football Coaches in 2024
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Ranking SEC Football Coaches in 2024
Coaching college football in the SEC is not for the faint of heart. It’s a cutthroat business and rules seemingly change every year, or are simply ignored like they never existed in the first place. Of course, that’s why these coaches get paid the big bucks. The king of the league has finally abdicated the throne and it’s time to reevaluate the hierarchy of coaches in the conference. Don’t shoot the messenger. In fact, I’d highly recommend you not shoot anyone as a general rule. 1.
10 ridiculously early 2024 college football predictions
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10 ridiculously early 2024 college football predictions
Spring football has wrapped up across the SEC and the transfer portal is officially closed until December 4. Well, that is for undergraduate students. Graduate transfers can still jump ship if they so desire. This is a very slow time on the sports calendar, especially since Auburn baseball is having a disastrous season. It seems like a perfect time to continue a tradition I started over a decade ago making some ridiculously early predictions about the upcoming college football season.
I take a break and the Tigers fall apart
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Top trends impacting the industrial workforce
03May posted by: Andy Graham, SolutionsPT Digital transformation is there to best serve the human operator and ensure that they have the tools necessary to complete their job role, and have more time available for value-adding activities. Only by properly deploying technology can industry hope to close the skills gap and create a welcoming environment for the next generation.
I take a break and the Tigers fall apart
I seem to be developing a nasty habit of getting sick and spending an inordinate amount of time in the hospital every winter solstice. It’s been like clockwork the last two years. My version of hibernation I suppose. Well, I’m certainly well rested and ready to pick back up where I left off. Unfortunately, I looked back in my files and found the last column I had written was right before the NCAA Basketball Tournament began.
Andy Graham: ‘Best practice’ IR reform will send construction costs soaring
The current debate around sham contracting on major government infrastructure projects has obscured the true intent of unprecedented and far-reaching industrial relations changes that will facilitate the unionisation of the WA construction industry, cause cost overruns on government projects, and more broadly increase the cost of all construction work in WA.
One championship down, one to go for AU
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QB competition highlights AU Spring
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QB competition highlights AU Spring
The Auburn Tigers will hit the practice field nine times in the month of March beginning this week after returning from spring break. The final three allotted practices will spill over into the month of April culminating on A-Day scheduled for April 6. Hugh Freeze shook up his coaching staff after the season with several new assistants including new offensive and defensive coordinators. This will be just as big a learning experience for them as it will be for the players.
Auburn still has path to SEC Championship
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