Griff said:
They Say Auburn plans to counter the Arkansas Video Claim today, because Arkansas gave them footage with No Touchdowns or Tackles!
Sad, but true. Hogs rank either 13 or 14 in sec in defense in almost all categories. The offense is about the same.
94% of best coming down hard on burn and line dropping to (-8). one of those head scratchers and who is making the line? maybe oddsmaker's factor coming off a bye angle, IDK. but latest coach talk sounds like a eulogy and all bracing for the envitable of gus return to the hill. all kinds of dysfunctional components to this game.
my book will not deal less than 10 here, period. they are getting so long on teams that play the hogs it virtually kills any chance of making gains on saturday of significance.
gus is a fornuate son and likely will return to fayette'nam to coach the hogs after auburn stint (my opinion). so he has been very curtious and polite when dealing with the pig org & would love the opportunity. he has finally made it to the big leagues from Springdale HS in fayetteville area from just a few years ago. he has done an amazing feat down at auburn and is on a mission. i've met gus (don't know him personally) but he is driven to succeed and never rest. never. he will have this game pegged with no stone overturned.
i usually stay away or play the ugly in games with funny numbers; but cannot put money on the hogs this year. was shocked at tamu game in which hogs looked decent, but we know now that aggies defense is horrid. crowd base is dwindling and eyes turning towards a promising cbb team (hawgball is back, so they say). Beautiful scene in the boston mtns of the ozarks with foilage at peak. Weather has been damp, heavy rain expected thurs with mild temps. not sure about weekend forecast exactly.
I think there is a possibility that gus goes light after game is in hand for diplomacy. Frank is no longer big wig, and houston gone too. So in all his angst, nobody on staff that did him wrong. gus & jeff have a good relationship, and he will be well received.
Auburn has the better players and probably the better coach, for sure more motivated and driven. Don't see them losing this game, and should be able to beat the tiny spread. Anybody putting money on the pigs at this point, needs pyschiatric help.
Have a great morning, Griff !