It seems that Auburn football has become a topic that is accompanied with eternal optimism around my househould; but why shouldn't it be? Tommy Tuberville has taken Auburn to the top of the college football ranks, and has given birth to an era where we are now disappointed with an 11-2 season. This phenomenon of consistently great ball teams has spoiled Auburn fans, and I believe it is time to get back to the basics of enjoying every game for what it is. Let's forget about National Championship hopes and set our sights on giving it all every game, and letting the chips fall as they may. Ole Ball Coach and myself have reminisced of the infamous 2004 season more in the past month than ever before. What was it about that season, other than 4 NFL first round draft picks, that put us at the top of the rankings? It was the fact that we didn't pay attention to them. We played football every week FOR that week. Consequently, a perfect season. Perfect.
2007 seems to be setting up in a similar fashion. Great quarterback who is finally healthy. A HOST of talented running backs. A tough defense, and a confident offensive coordinator...Yes there are questions on our O-line, and of course, special teams...HOWEVER, we had a great offensive line last year, and didn't have near the year we had expected. As for the kicking game, well, we really just need to put the ball in the endzone and we'll solve that problem.
Low expectations with a high level of talent are the perfect ingredients in the recipe of success. Something just feels right about this season. I can't explain it, but regardless of the record, it's gonna be a great year - a FUN year. There's a train coming, so get out of the way or you gonna get run over.
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Every game, Every play. That is the motto of the 2007 season, as it has been my motto since 2004. I agree things are setting up for a great season this year. I cant put a finger on what it is but I feel very good about this season. Is it the fact that Brandon Cox is healthy? Is it the fact that the Defense is so good we had the luxury of holding out most of our starters to allow for player development? I don't know? But I do know this: I see 12 teams on the track, and I don't think they are going to just get off. So what we got to do is RUN THEM OVER!
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