I have to push back on the talent thing, Blake. The upperclassmen were G5 level. That’s why a lot of them were replaced by freshmen throughout the season.
Auburn fans spent the entire season complaining, bitching and blaming Payton Thorne. Now, finally, people magically become aware of the truth. It all lands on CHF's doorstep. The play calling sucked. Game plans either sucked or didn't exist. We had the best RB in the conference who ran the ball 13 times a game. The offense we got from our offensive genius coach was a total mess week in and week out. Individually we had some highly talented standout players who did shine when they got a chance. As a team, the CHF offense sucked inside the 20 yard line. As a team, we had a good defense. So why the huge contrast between the O and the D? Freeze and Durkin. What's my point? I'm not sure. I'm not ready to give up on CHF yet. But for me the leash is very, very short.
I just wish he would raise the offensive coaching staff talent during the off-season, but, sadly, that won't happen. Hence, next season will be a repeat of this one.
Great show, guys! Sorry, but cannot root for ND. I lived up in Chicago during the late 80's and early 90's. Got so sick of hearing and listening to how ND could do no wrong. Hated them before I moved south and found out about the SEC. War Damn Eagle! Hope CHF learns from his mistakes and we have a much better 2025.
I grew up in Phenix City AL/Columbus GA… I pull for bama when those two teams play each other. UGA fans are the most ridiculous non ball knowing fans and I can’t pull for them lol
Thats why we lost many games below average kicking period …it stopped momentum so many times …put defense in a bind …and offense never gained confidence early in season ..
If Auburn and freeze played to 2024 team strengths we would’ve lost 3 of the freeze 4 atleast 2 n singleton wouldn’t have even picked up the phone from au. Look freeze is doing it best way he can with todays times. He had to back of recruiting n hope on the field improvements bring recruits in bec I think freeze wasn’t game planning 💯 first 2 seasons. Oline play must improve and critical down success must improve on both sides. Only improves with better oline and dline play. D has to stop staying on the field. JA hits half his ceiling we will have a 7-8 win ceiling but if he hits his ceiling we will be expecting 7 wins and that iron bowl may determine if au or bama makes playoffs.
You forget Cal had a good QB and we didn’t. Stats mean nothing if you can’t make difficult throws. The NFL proves every week that you are only as good as your QB. Auburn is no different. Defense was pretty good but I also sit in the stands and watched Mizzu hold the ball for 9 minutes. Every third down they attacked Scott. We are getting closer but there was a talent gap last year regardless.
If Auburn and freeze played to 2024 team strengths we would’ve lost 3 of the freeze 4 atleast 2 n singleton wouldn’t have even picked up the phone from au. Look freeze is doing it best way he can with todays times. He had to back of recruiting n hope on the field improvements bring recruits in bec I think freeze wasn’t game planning 💯 first 2 seasons. Oline play must improve and critical down success must improve on both sides. Only improves with better oline and dline play. D has to stop staying on the field. JA hits half his ceiling we will have a 7-8 win ceiling but if he hits his ceiling we will be expecting 7 wins and that iron bowl may determine if au or bama makes playoffs.
I sure wish Riley Leonard had stuck with his agreement to play for Auburn! I believe he would have been a much better option at QB than Thorne.
I have to push back on the talent thing, Blake. The upperclassmen were G5 level. That’s why a lot of them were replaced by freshmen throughout the season.
Auburn wasn’t less talented than Cal, Arkansas, Vandy, Mizzou or Oklahoma.. idc how you want to slice it
@@theuptempopodcastmajority of the upperclassmen were, IMO.
Auburn fans spent the entire season complaining, bitching and blaming Payton Thorne. Now, finally, people magically become aware of the truth. It all lands on CHF's doorstep. The play calling sucked. Game plans either sucked or didn't exist. We had the best RB in the conference who ran the ball 13 times a game. The offense we got from our offensive genius coach was a total mess week in and week out. Individually we had some highly talented standout players who did shine when they got a chance. As a team, the CHF offense sucked inside the 20 yard line. As a team, we had a good defense. So why the huge contrast between the O and the D? Freeze and Durkin. What's my point? I'm not sure. I'm not ready to give up on CHF yet. But for me the leash is very, very short.
I concur. I was going to pitch out a rant then I read this one…you nailed it. Ditto.
Will not having a go to tight end be a problem?
Arnold needs to be Daymeun Craig like for us
I just wish he would raise the offensive coaching staff talent during the off-season, but, sadly, that won't happen. Hence, next season will be a repeat of this one.
Great show, guys! Sorry, but cannot root for ND. I lived up in Chicago during the late 80's and early 90's. Got so sick of hearing and listening to how ND could do no wrong. Hated them before I moved south and found out about the SEC. War Damn Eagle! Hope CHF learns from his mistakes and we have a much better 2025.
How may games with good kicking not perfect but good do we not lose?..Im Thinking 3or 4
I grew up in Phenix City AL/Columbus GA… I pull for bama when those two teams play each other. UGA fans are the most ridiculous non ball knowing fans and I can’t pull for them lol
Cal had a better Qb and kicker
Cool.. doesn’t mean their roster was better
Thats why we lost many games below average kicking period …it stopped momentum so many times …put defense in a bind …and offense never gained confidence early in season ..
If Auburn and freeze played to 2024 team strengths we would’ve lost 3 of the freeze 4 atleast 2 n singleton wouldn’t have even picked up the phone from au. Look freeze is doing it best way he can with todays times. He had to back of recruiting n hope on the field improvements bring recruits in bec I think freeze wasn’t game planning 💯 first 2 seasons. Oline play must improve and critical down success must improve on both sides. Only improves with better oline and dline play. D has to stop staying on the field. JA hits half his ceiling we will have a 7-8 win ceiling but if he hits his ceiling we will be expecting 7 wins and that iron bowl may determine if au or bama makes playoffs.
You forget Cal had a good QB and we didn’t. Stats mean nothing if you can’t make difficult throws. The NFL proves every week that you are only as good as your QB. Auburn is no different. Defense was pretty good but I also sit in the stands and watched Mizzu hold the ball for 9 minutes. Every third down they attacked Scott. We are getting closer but there was a talent gap last year regardless.
If Auburn and freeze played to 2024 team strengths we would’ve lost 3 of the freeze 4 atleast 2 n singleton wouldn’t have even picked up the phone from au. Look freeze is doing it best way he can with todays times. He had to back of recruiting n hope on the field improvements bring recruits in bec I think freeze wasn’t game planning 💯 first 2 seasons. Oline play must improve and critical down success must improve on both sides. Only improves with better oline and dline play. D has to stop staying on the field. JA hits half his ceiling we will have a 7-8 win ceiling but if he hits his ceiling we will be expecting 7 wins and that iron bowl may determine if au or bama makes playoffs.