Phillip Marshall wrote an article justifying the loss in the SECCG.
he stated that auburn was physically and emotionally done by the time they reach Atlanta.
citing auburn's taxing schedule of playing UGA, Bama , and then UGA again in a short time was just too much.
of course he never mentioned how difficult it is to beat the same team 2x esp. in a short time span.
furthermore , he wouldn't state the fact that good ole Gus and auburn are 0-8 vs. BAMA/LSU/UGA away from Jordan Hare. :rolleye2:
some of what he wrote made sense and I agree somewhat. BUT , here's my issue with his article.
Bama plays LSU, Mississippi St. Mercer and Auburn in 4 consecutive weeks this year. Bama pretty much has the same line up in most years with the exception of Mercer which we replaced with another cupcake before the Iron Bowl. for the last 3 years, Bama prior to 2017, Bama played LSU, MSU, cupcake, and AU and then Florida ( 2015, 2016) and Missouri ( 2014).
you can't tell me that schedule isn't physical ?? everyone and their mothers know that the LSU/Bama game is war every single year since Saban became Bama HC. after getting beat up from a very physical game, our boys injured or healthy has to faced a Miss St team that is usually big, physical esp. in the trenches. then we get a break with a cupcake team just like Auburn does before the IB.
do you hear Bama making excuses?? Bama players know the gauntlet very well and are usually ready for the challenge every year that we make it to the SECCG.
the issue with Auburn in Atlanta was that they thought they would strolled in the dome and do the exact same thing to UGA as they did the first time they played and walk out with a win. big mistake.
Gus had no Plan B when their best offensive weapon ( KJ) was not 100%. he is so stubborn to a fault and the offense suffered when UGA came in with a different and effective defensive game plan. same goes for Steele who had no answer for UGA offense that seemed to do whatever they wanted.
BUT Marshall wants to put the blame on the schedule. ok whatever...
