* Official Auburn vs. Kentucky Game Thread *

[Zeek 16,957]

These blitzes are killing us.

[jmcrosson 203]

Defensive line gets no pressure whatsoever and every run gets directly to the linebackers. Pathetic. 

[tgrogan21 6,198]

Our 3rd down defense continues to be almost non-existent.

[shabby 2,060]

I'm honestly not surprised by the garbage play of the defensive front.

[homersapien 12,262]

KY gets ball in 3rd.

[difball 314]

Kentucky 7 of 9 on 3rd Down. Won't win at that rate

[dmoney 271]

Defense looks totally confused... DLine nonexistent.. 

[shabby 2,060]

worse than the score is the fact that Auburn has only had the ball three possessions this half because our defense can't manage to get a 3 and out

[auburn4ever 1,266]

The defense is still in bed asleep.

[AUBwins 10,281]

Early start games are probably going to be more sleepy with the lack of crowd.  We look like it at the moment.  Need a big turnover here. 

[Tigerbelle 5,299]

KY looks better prepared....

[dmoney 271]

I hate 11am games... 

[JDUBB4AU 5,304]

Defense is soft , ky is also a veteran bunch . 

[auburnphan 6,050]

4 minutes ago, Zeek said:

Defense is settling in and playing well. I think the offensive coordinator is doing a good job playing chess with him. 

Offense is okay but it looks like we're acting desperate for big plays instead of just getting the first down. 

Agree, I was gonna say it looks like they are searching for their identity.

[tgrogan21 6,198]

1 minute ago, shabby said:

worse than the score is the fact that Auburn has only had the ball three possessions this half because our defense can't manage to get a 3 and out

We've had it 4 times. Punt by Nix, Punt by Marshall, turnover on downs, and the TD. Everything else in your statement is true, though. lol

[ShocksMyBrain 9,776]

1 minute ago, homersapien said:

KY gets ball in 3rd.

And historically, we’re flat in the 3rd quarter. 

[autigeremt 7,240]

A lot of seniors on that team. Adjustments at half important.

[difball 314]

Not sure how the crowd size is effecting 3rd down D - it would be a big help in normal situations

[WarEagleHunter1221 1,710]

Outside of everything else I’ll just never understand Auburn’s inability to field a quality OLine. 

[Barnacle 9,124]

1 minute ago, shabby said:

I'm honestly not surprised by the garbage play of the defensive front.

Just goes to show what studs Brown and Davidson were. Defensive line is going to be a big problem for us if this is any indication. 

[japantiger 4,140]

1 minute ago, Tigerbelle said:

KY looks better prepared....

Well, who's not shocked by that.  Has Gus ever had a team prepared in the opener?  We're still trying to figure out our RB rotation.

[Farmer Brown 2,464]

Just now, autigeremt said:

A lot of seniors on that team. Adjustments at half important.

The defense has always adjusted under Steele. Not so much on Gus' side of the ball. Lets see if Morris makes a difference. 

[auburn4ever 1,266]

True, but this is anything but normal.

[japantiger 4,140]

Just now, difball said:

Not sure how the crowd size is effecting 3rd down D - it would be a big help in normal situations

Well, apparently not impacting KY

[JDUBB4AU 5,304]

Damn boys . Defense is a mess .