We...Must...Protect...Our...Players...

It seems already that there is this feeling of uncertainty among the Auburn camp due to several key players being knocked out of fall practice before the temperatures have come back to double digits. I gotta be honest, I am as excited as ever about this season; however, the news of Tristan, Doolittle, Bosley (even though it turned out to be minor) and a possible injury with Carl Stewart are bringing feelings back that I never wanted to feel again...I'm talking about the feeling I used to get before I played a football game in High School my senior year. THAT was the year I was the starting punt returner...Let's just say my bad feelings before the game were accurate indicators of future happenings.

I say this because as a team, the LAST thing we need (especially considering the nature of our rebuilding certain key units) is negativity, a loss of confidence, or any reason to doubt ourselves. That's the one thing the makes Auburn so great as underdogs - confidence. We all know what an underrated team can do when chemistry and confidence are present. (SEE: AU 2004)

I really don't know why TT decided we were going to unleash the defenses on our quarterbacks this past week. Perhaps to put pressure on them to "make plays." Not the brightest of ideas; but it's amazing how out of a stupid decision can come great discoveries. Welcome Kodi Burns. I look forward to seeing how Dameyune Craig can do with a good defense in the TT era.

After reading and discussing with Ragan, I believe we have found someone who is going to be an All-American in 2 years in Lee Ziemba. Someone who is dominating a senior, All-American DE Quentin Groves in practice (so a source says) in one on one drills DURING HIS FIRST WEEK deserves some applause.

It's about that time. 17 days till cowbells will be sounding when Mississippi State gives a darn good game to LSU. But more importantly, 19 days and the Eagle will be flying...

War Eagle