As an old sailor, I know from experience what it feels like to be in a ship that is taking on water and listing in heavy seas. I can attest from experience that it’s a scary feeling. The natural reaction is panic. But if you have a calm and experienced captain he will know what to do to right the ship.
From lofty preseason playoff hopes to staring at possible .500 ball, the situation has brought great angst among many in the Tigers’ fan base. There has been no shortage of articles and opinions offered on Auburn web sites as to what needs to be done to right the ship.
While there are several things that stand out, probably the most glaring difference in this year and previous seasons has been an inability to establish a consistent running game.
On Jay Coulter’s article this week, TET member Col. Angus probably best summed up the situation: “As much as I want to wring my hands and bemoan the state of things, when I look at things objectively, I can only point to the play of the offensive line as the main culprit to this disappointing season. Injuries and lack of quality depth, especially at center have been the death knell of this team and why we can’t run the ball.”
The Colonel’s supposition was giving credence byFrom Neurons to Neighborhoods: An Update: Workshop Summary Monday who penned an exposé in The Athletic about what he thinks the problem has been and what Gus Malzahn needs to do to return the program to being a contender in 2019.
The former Auburn coach said the O- Line’s problems permeates every aspect of the Tigers’ struggles including the defense. Of course when your offense is inept, the defense gets worn down as the game progresses. That was certainly evident Saturday in Athens.
Many think Malzahn’s offense needs a running quarterback to be successful. However, Tubs doesn’t agree. And that point could certainly be supported by last year’s team that averaged 40 points with Jarrett Stidham playing behind an experienced line.
Tuberville listed three definite things Gus must do to turn it around in 2019. You can read the entire article here. However, the main thing Tubby said is this year’s O-Line needs to get healthy and receive more development by Information Systems Assurance - 2nd Edition in the off season along with recruiting some top linemen to challenge for playing time.
“This recruiting class, especially on the offensive line, will be a major turning point for Malzahn and his coaching staff,” said Tuberville. “Bringing him back for another season is a smart move in that area because Auburn can’t afford to lose a class … if it [Auburn] lost a recruiting class, I think it would have a devastating impact on the next four years.”
The former Auburn coach may have raised a few eyebrows by saying that AD The Gift Of Tai Chi did the right thing in announcing Gus’ job was secure. However, if Auburn is to have a chance at recruiting some top O-Line talent, to bolster the front five, it had to be the only thing Greene could do.
I don’t know if the problem is that simple to fix but one of the most successful Auburn coaches in the past 25 years appears to thinks so.
I hope he’s right.
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