How far will Auburn fall in 2011? Their schedule and possible record.

[J.E.B. Stuart]

What is their QB situation next year with $cam gone? Who starts, backs up. The only thing I know about the Barn is their uniforms are orange and purple.

 

[Relayer]

For one reason or another, the barn almost always has a better record than the general consensus among Alabama fans predicts.

That said, looking at this objectively , it's very easy to see how they might well lose 5-6, and quite possibly, a couple more.

Here's hoping Chizik goes back to his losing-season ways.

 

[In Hsv]

Can't see how they can do any better than 5-7.

 

[mikes12]

When it's all said and done, it will be harder to get worse than 0-14.

 

[cbi1972]

Sept. 3: Utah State - WIN
Sept. 10: Miss. State - WIN
Sept. 17: @ Clemson - WIN
Sept. 24: Fl. Atlantic - WIN
Oct. 1: @ USCe - LOSE
Oct. 8: @ Arkansas - WIN
Oct. 15: Gators - LOSE
Oct. 22: @ LSU - LOSE
Oct. 29: Rebel Bears - WIN
Nov. 5: Samford - WIN
Nov. 12: @ Georgia - WIN
Nov. 26: Bama - LOSE

8-4 (4-4 conference)

 

[GreatDanish]

In the last 9 years, only 4 teams have gone 0-8 in an SEC season: Vanderbilt (2009), Ole Miss (2007), Vanderbilt (2002), and Mississippi State (2002). There have been more teams go 8-0 in the SEC than go 0-8 (2004 Auburn, 2008 Alabama, 2009 Florida, 2009 Alabama, and 2010 Auburn all went 8-0).

 

[skipster63]

I agree. Too many losses. That O line and Cam. Too much to overcome.

Will they be this years Texas? I believe so.

 

[MOAN]

I don't expect anything close to what they did this past year and if not for Cam and pure ole luck would have lost 3 or 4 games this past season. I do think there is a team thats going to open up a serious can of whup tail on them in Jordan-Hair and Dye field at the end of the season! The embarrassment Bama had from the Iron bowl last season will not soon be forgotten! Look what Bama did to Michigan State and you get the idea of what I think is going to happen to Auburn.

That embarrassment in the Iron Bowl probably did more for the upcoming season's team than anything coach Saban could come close to inspiring them to do. Just like what Utah did in the Sugar bowl a couple years ago. I think that is what had Julio Jones contemplating seriously on returning this season because he seen the team finally come together. Next season is looking great for us to me!!! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!

 

[rja4bama]

I will say 6-6 and with a break or two maybe 7-5.

 

[kyallie]

Sept. 3: Utah State - WIN
Sept. 10: Miss. State - LOSE 6-6 Overall
Sept. 17: @ Clemson - WIN 2-6 SEC
Sept. 24: Fl. Atlantic - WIN
Oct. 1: @ USCe - LOSE
Oct. 8: @ Arkansas - LOSE
Oct. 15: Gators - LOSE
Oct. 22: @ LSU - LOSE
Oct. 29: Rebel Bears - WIN
Nov. 5: Samford - WIN
Nov. 12: @ Georgia - WIN
Nov. 26: Bama - LOSE

 

[CrimsonNagus]

Sept. 3: Utah State - WIN
Sept. 10: Miss. State - WIN
Sept. 17: @ Clemson - LOSE
Sept. 24: Fl. Atlantic - WIN
Oct. 1: @ USCe - LOSE
Oct. 8: @ Arkansas - LOSE
Oct. 15: Gators - WIN
Oct. 22: @ LSU - LOSE
Oct. 29: Rebel Bears - WIN
Nov. 5: Samford - WIN
Nov. 12: @ Georgia - WIN
Nov. 26: Bama - LOSE

7-5 (4-4 conference)

I think they lose every road game except Georgia (which will end CMR career at UGA) but will squeak out some wins at home, until Bama comes to town. I could see them upsetting Clemson and maybe even Arkansas for a 9-3 or 8-4 record, but i doubt it.

 

[BocaLance]

If I crank out the "Who Dares" threads, they'll go undefeated....at least according to some folks.

Just for giggles and grins, go ahead and fire it up. I'll play!!

 

[graydogg85]

Looking at Auburn objectively, there should almost certainly be some regression but it's hard for me to envision a wholesale collapse. Offensively, it's going to be tough with a new starting QB, four new lineman and essentially a new receiving corps as well. Dyer should be one of the best tailbacks in the conference, however. They'll still score points and be difficult to defend on account of the wacky scheme and solid playcalling from Malzahn, but I'd envision something more similar to the 2009 campaign. Mostly a crew of no-name players that puts together a few solid games and lays a few eggs as well.

I'd say the defense is still going to be their achilles heel. The secondary has been utterly pathetic since the Chizik/Roof collaboration took hold, and it's hard to see that getting any better with what will presumably be a poorer pass rush. I'd predict several teams on the schedule will absolutely roast them through the air, and in all likelihood this in and of itself will lead to a handful of losses.

Obviously it's extremely early, but I think 8-4 is probably a safe bet. Maybe a 10-2 ceiling if things go extremely well and perhaps a 6-6 or even a 5-7 floor if Chizik reverts back to his Iowa State rut.

 

[bonehouse81]

Looking at Auburn objectively, there should almost certainly be some regression but it's hard for me to envision a wholesale collapse. Offensively, it's going to be tough with a new starting QB, four new lineman and essentially a new receiving corps as well. Dyer should be one of the best tailbacks in the conference, however. They'll still score points and be difficult to defend on account of the wacky scheme and solid playcalling from Malzahn, but I'd envision something more similar to the 2009 campaign. Mostly a crew of no-name players that puts together a few solid games and lays a few eggs as well.

I'd say the defense is still going to be their achilles heel. The secondary has been utterly pathetic since the Chizik/Roof collaboration took hold, and it's hard to see that getting any better with what will presumably be a poorer pass rush. I'd predict several teams on the schedule will absolutely roast them through the air, and in all likelihood this in and of itself will lead to a handful of losses.

Obviously it's extremely early, but I think 8-4 is probably a safe bet. Maybe a 10-2 ceiling if things go extremely well and perhaps a 6-6 or even a 5-7 floor if Chizik reverts back to his Iowa State rut.

Good post. I just have a hard time seeing Malzahn's offense being mediocre, much less going into the tank. He'll almost certainly make something greater than the sum of its parts.

Those parts, though, are getting more talented through recruiting, so if they're down next year, it probably won't be for long.

 

[BamaJeff]

At worst 6-6
At best 8-4

 

[THE BAMA IRISHMAN]

THE BARN WILL FINISH 6-6.

MY Predictions

Sept. 3: Utah State_______WIN

Sept. 10: Miss. State______LOSS

Sept. 17: @ Clemson______WIN

Sept. 24: Fl. Atlantic______WIN

Oct. 1: @ USCe__________LOSS

Oct. 8: @ Arkansas_______LOSS

Oct. 15: Gators__________LOSS

Oct. 22: @ LSU__________LOSS

Oct. 29: Rebel Bears______WIN

Nov. 5: Samford_________WIN

Nov. 12: @ Georgia______WIN

Nov. 19: bye ___________The bye will not help them.

Nov. 26: BAMA _________HUGE LOSS at Home

 

[scoretide]

At best 6-6 worst 4-8. 4-8 is very very very possible

 

[MBA_99]

This is all poppycock. Surely the character and motivation instilled by CGS will overcome the loss of an unstoppable veteran O-Line and the best QB and DT money have ever bought!

 

[b2v4ua]

I'm not sure that the question is about AU but how well their oppoments do this fall. How will Ark. fair without Mallet. How well will the Gators do with a new coaching staff but having played last year during a "rebuild" time. And how about MS they started off a bit weak but finished out the season pretty well. Can they start where they left off? Ga. in my mind is a question mark. Not to excited about them doing much. SC I can't say because I'm not sure of who has left and who is coming back. Bama and LSU are likely to rip them to shreds as we and they have a great team coming back and definitly some revenge on our minds. The rest on their schedule are just easy. AU is losing a lot of players so in my mind they should lose at least 4 or 5 games maybe 6 ( hopefully more).

 

[jabcmb]

I think they will win ten less games in '11. And that will be fun to watch, as will watching fewer and fewer goobs marching around every week in that hilarious orange and blue getup. I mean, is there nothing smaller than XXL in that stuff?