WSU @ Auburn (4 p.m. Sat. -- ESPNU)

Greenblood · Post by **Greenblood** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:57 am

This one is intriguing to me, as I'm thinking that the Cougs take some strides this year under Leach (though I can't say I'm a fan of Leach). If Auburn didn't have the new coach Gus Malzahn this year, I might even think that the Cougs have a decent shot here at an upset. But though I think they'll give Auburn a better-than-expected game, I think the Tigers win in the end.

Among anyone else's, would like to see Bud's take on Auburn this year.

Post by **Bud Lee** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:12 am

Personally I think AU will vastly improve from last year and we will see that in their play immediately. What we saw last year was a team that COMPLETELY fell apart because of coaching. That staff lost complete control and those kids gave completely up. Do I think they have a shot to win the SEC West, not at all, but I think they will be competitive and could win 4 conference games this year which is 4 more than last year.

In regards to the game, no way WSU scores more than 30. My guess, AU wins 35 -10.

DAT#6 · Post by **DAT#6** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:22 am

Bud Lee wrote:Personally I think AU will vastly improve from last year and we will see that in their play immediately. What we saw last year was a team that COMPLETELY fell apart because of coaching. That staff lost complete control and those kids gave completely up. Do I think they have a shot to win the SEC West, not at all, but I think they will be competitive and could win 4 conference games this year which is 4 more than last year.

In regards to the game, no way WSU scores more than 30. My guess, AU wins 35 -10.

Maybe we will see the bottom half of the SEC beating the top half, a bit more often this year.

Greenblood · Post by **Greenblood** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:29 am

Bud Lee wrote:Personally I think AU will vastly improve from last year and we will see that in their play immediately. What we saw last year was a team that COMPLETELY fell apart because of coaching. That staff lost complete control and those kids gave completely up. Do I think they have a shot to win the SEC West, not at all, but I think they will be competitive and could win 4 conference games this year which is 4 more than last year.

In regards to the game, no way WSU scores more than 30. My guess, AU wins 35 -10.

I expect that WSU will be within two TDs, and will be surprised if they lose by more than 20.

Post by **Bud Lee** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:30 am

DAT#6 wrote:
Bud Lee wrote:Personally I think AU will vastly improve from last year and we will see that in their play immediately. What we saw last year was a team that COMPLETELY fell apart because of coaching. That staff lost complete control and those kids gave completely up. Do I think they have a shot to win the SEC West, not at all, but I think they will be competitive and could win 4 conference games this year which is 4 more than last year.

In regards to the game, no way WSU scores more than 30. My guess, AU wins 35 -10.
Maybe we will see the bottom half of the SEC beating the top half, a bit more often this year.

Maybe, its been so top heavy with the wins lately, it seems that we have our top 6 fighting out for the championship and then the others are just there for the hell of it.

rockthief · Post by **rockthief** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:46 am

Don't see how WSU can win any games without a good runner or an offensive line. Their quarterback is going to be running all over the place trying to prevent a sack.

Post by **Bud Lee** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:54 am

Greenblood wrote:
Bud Lee wrote:Personally I think AU will vastly improve from last year and we will see that in their play immediately. What we saw last year was a team that COMPLETELY fell apart because of coaching. That staff lost complete control and those kids gave completely up. Do I think they have a shot to win the SEC West, not at all, but I think they will be competitive and could win 4 conference games this year which is 4 more than last year.

In regards to the game, no way WSU scores more than 30. My guess, AU wins 35 -10.
I expect that WSU will be within two TDs, and will be surprised if they lose by more than 20.

You're probably right, spread is 15 1/2

Post by **UOducksTK1** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:58 pm

Auburn 24-13. I'll give WSU the benefit of the doubt.

Greenblood · Post by **Greenblood** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 8:22 am

One thing -- for the Cougs' sake -- for sure, in my mind, is that WSU will need to get off to a decent start and not make a bunch of mistakes that essentially takes them out of the game early.

Autzenoise · Post by **Autzenoise** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:25 pm

Let's hope my upset pick here makes up for the Beavees getting ready to blow it. Go Cougs! (wow, that feels weird)

UofDuck · Post by **UofDuck** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:47 pm

Bud Lee wrote:Personally I think AU will vastly improve from last year and we will see that in their play immediately. What we saw last year was a team that COMPLETELY fell apart because of coaching. That staff lost complete control and those kids gave completely up. Do I think they have a shot to win the SEC West, not at all, but I think they will be competitive and could win 4 conference games this year which is 4 more than last year.

In regards to the game, no way WSU scores more than 30. My guess, AU wins 35 -10.

Koolaid!

Post by **UOducksTK1** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:40 pm

Wazzu is battling! Down 28-21, driving in Auburn territory in the 3rd quarter.

Post by **Bud Lee** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:14 pm

UofDuck wrote:
Bud Lee wrote:Personally I think AU will vastly improve from last year and we will see that in their play immediately. What we saw last year was a team that COMPLETELY fell apart because of coaching. That staff lost complete control and those kids gave completely up. Do I think they have a shot to win the SEC West, not at all, but I think they will be competitive and could win 4 conference games this year which is 4 more than last year.

In regards to the game, no way WSU scores more than 30. My guess, AU wins 35 -10.
Koolaid!

maybe , thought they would be much better, maybe the Cougs are vastly improved too?

rockthief · Post by **rockthief** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:19 pm

To be improved they need a decent running game and fewer turnovers. Maybe they are better. We'll see down the road.

squintsdd · Post by **squintsdd** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:34 pm

Haliday is trying pretty damn hard to lose this game