It's not a terrible point that both Butch and Dooley won decent games in their first years. We almost beat LSU and did beat UNC in that bowl game in 2010. In 2013, we beat USC thanks to Marquez North.
But, this Auburn game feels a bit different.
Away.
Broke the SEC streak.
Broke the SEC-west streak.
Broke the away SECw streak.
Broke the Auburn streak.
I think this team just bought into themselves.
I think we finish 8-4 or 7-5.
That really helps with recruits, guys in the system now, coaches getting their legs underneath them, etc.
Felt good to have Phil in the locker room chanting after the W also.
A win over Auburn is always going to feel better than a win over SCar or Ole Miss. It just is.