Episode 533: Close Encounters
The Auburn Observer · Justin Ferguson and Dan Peck
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Show Notes
Justin and Dan recap Auburn football’s surprising shootout loss to Vanderbilt away from home while looking back at a strong win for basketball against Merrimack. Topics for this show include:
* …what exactly was Hugh Freeze doing with this offense?
* how much better Auburn’s attack looked with actual pace and space
* the Tigers continuing to fight in an increasingly lost season
* why Auburn’s season-long defensive issues looked even larger in this game
* pay Cam Coleman whatever it takes
* Ashton Daniels looking like a winning-quality SEC quarterback
* the return of the penalties and how they might have been the ultimate difference
* Auburn’s offensive line stepping up with a change in personnel
* looking ahead to an Iron Bowl with something actually at stake
* DJ Durkin’s chances at the permanent head coaching job
* Emeka Opurum having a strong Auburn debut against Merrimack
* Dan making a terrible pun with Keyshawn Hall
* Justin having a small victory lap about Sebastian Williams-Adams
* the Tigers’ backcourt contributing well without scoring a ton
* Auburn’s offensive potential once it starts knocking down 3s
* why dominating small teams in rebounding might actually matter
* KeShawn Murphy’s status
* a quick look ahead to Tuesday’s home game against Wofford
* Steven Spielberg Chat
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