Not getting out coached....long.

[Bamaisgr8]

Auburn has less recruited talent at OL, QB, RB, WR, DL, LB & DB. Every single position. They have not a single player on their entire starting roster that is considered a serious high-round NFL prospect. They can't even fill their scholarship spots at the moment. That freshman TB who gave us problems -- Kiffin didn't even offer him a scholarship. He was the 69th rated running back in the country. Excusing Kiffin's coaching failures as talent deficiencies is nonsense.

I agree totally.

 

[rowsdower]

Auburn has more talent than UT, look at the qb and oline, nuff said.

"Nuff said" only tells me that you're in agreement about the stupidity of the talent excuse. It's like ending a comment with "NOT!".

 

[KB5252]

"Nuff said" only tells me that you're in agreement about the stupidity of the talent excuse. It's like ending a comment with "NOT!".

Our qb play, as well as the lack of production from receivers negates the play of our defensive unit. Some won't agree with me but I believe the majority of the problem with our receivers stem from our horrible play at the qb position.

The talent at other positions is relatively even with Auburn save the defensive side of the ball. Whatever advantage we have on the defensive side is gone because they are stuck on the field way too long. We are also very thin at the DT and LB position, not good since you need a solid rotation to keep guys fresh.

 

[SaluteToTheHill]

Less talent? Sure. I can see that against UF, Alabama and UGA. But Auburn? Seriously? Auburn's offense was worse than UT's last year but suddenly it's near the top in the country? Who did they add that's making the difference? The only freshman that's getting any meaningful playing time is McCalebb and he's not the sole reason for their success.

Coaching has 100% to do with both teams right now. Auburn actually lost more key starters than UT did last year so this idea of "lack of talent" as a worthy excuse is nothing but a straw man. They might have a more competent QB but UT has a more competent RB tandem. They may have a better overall offense in terms of line and WRs but UT has a better overall defense. Coaching, coaching, coaching.

Saying they have a more competent qb is an understatement. They do have a good running back as well so you have to respect both. Unfortunately TN is completely one dimensional right now.