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1.01.2010

Auburn vs. Northwestern

Hey everyone. We are watching Auburn's game against Northwestern in the Outback Bowl this afternoon. Please join in.

The game can be seen on ESPN.

Northwestern has won the toss.

Northwestern first possession: INTERCEPTION. Walt McFadden got it.
Auburn first possession: TOUCHDOWN. Kodi Burns 1 run. Wes Byrum PAT kick is good. Drive covers 31 yards in five plays. Ben Tate broke off a 24-yard run to get the Tigers to the 1.
Northwestern second possession:
AUBURN TOUCHDOWN. Walt McFadden returns an interception yards for a touchdown.
Northwestern third possession: TOUCHDOWN. Andrew Brewer 39 pass from Mike Kafka. PAT kick was good. Drive covered 67 yards in 6 plays.
Auburn second possession: PUNT. Three and out. Live to punt.
Northwestern fourth possession: MISSED FG.
Auburn third possession: TURNOVER ON DOWNS. Auburn's fourth-down pass was ruled incomplete.
Northwestern fifth possession: PUNT. Not much going on.
Auburn fourth possession: TOUCHDOWN. Quindarius Carr 46 pass from Todd. Byrum PAT kick good. Drive covers 79 yards in 5 plays. The touchdown was a trick play -- a pump fake on an alleged screen let Carr slide into single coverage. He just beat dude.
Northwestern sixth possession: PUNT. Three and out.
Auburn fifth possession: PUNT. Auburn crossed mid-field, but couldn't dig deeper.
Northwestern seventh possession: PUNT. A bad punt, too. High snap. A 19-yard effort.
Auburn sixth possession: INTERCEPTION. Kodi Burns tried to hit Mario Fannin for a big gain, but a Northwestern defender made a really nice play on a lofty pass.
Northwestern eighth possession: INTERCEPTION. T'Sharvan Bell picks a pass in the end zone. That's a reversal of fortune because Tee Bell's mistake allowed Northwestern's first touchdown.

432 Comments:

Anonymous said...: BOGUS!!!

That is Ridonkulous!!; 10:59 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: Home cooking by Big 12 officials; 10:59 AM
Jet said...: Replay is a flawed system. I hate it. Unplug it. Let the zebras make mistakes like the players and coaches do.; 11:00 AM
CHB said...: I'm calling bs...that was a catch.; 11:00 AM
Unknown said...: RK, it was suppose to be thrown that low.; 11:00 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: DL is up in PRK - Welcome; 11:00 AM
CHB said...: These announcers are idiots. He said that was a turnover in the redzone.; 11:01 AM
Miller said...: Eddie...yes, TT has been looking for a reason to split with Leach. I think Leach isn't too upset about leaving Lubbock, he just wants his money and his name cleared.; 11:01 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: Based on the last catch call - that is a no catch too.; 11:01 AM
CHB said...: The James kid is a sissy and his daddy needs to back off.; 11:02 AM
Unknown said...: Leach is going to own TT's stadium before this is over.; 11:02 AM
Unknown said...: Leach is fired. He won't be near TT's stadium. He hasn't got a case.; 11:03 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Steve- it is not supposed to be thrown so low that you have to make highlight reel catches. It was too low.

DMiller- agree about Leach. I bet he wants his name cleared more than anything right now. He will get some money.; 11:04 AM
Jet said...: Texas Tech hires Bob Knight despite his history of treatment of players and others.

Texas Tech fires Mike Leach because of treatment of player.

That tells me that is entirely about Texas Tech wanting to get rid of Leach, who's a pain in the butt to deal with. The James Family is just the vehicle.; 11:04 AM
Anonymous said...: More Tate please!!; 11:04 AM
Jay 'W. not Tate' said...: anybody else noticing the chop blocks by NW on every play? 64 is diving every dang time....

I know we've been accused of it sometimes, but man...this guy does it every play.; 11:05 AM
CHB said...: There we go just run the heck out of the ball.; 11:05 AM
CHB said...: All these looks to Adams, I'm feeling a pump and go to Zackery; 11:06 AM
Scott Coats said...: Keep feeding it to Tate. Keep feeding it to Tate. Keep feeding it to Tate.; 11:06 AM
Unknown said...: Eddie, that wasn't a highlight reel type catch. It was a good throw.

As for Leach, he screwed himself when he refused to sign on to the letter about discipline that TT sent him. If you don't agree with company policy, you are fired. It is as easy as that.; 11:06 AM
Anonymous said...: How about one to Carr!!

Go Q!; 11:06 AM
Unknown said...: CARR!!!; 11:06 AM
Unknown said...: Way for QCarr to show up!!! Was that a bad throw too?; 11:07 AM
Miller said...: Decent throw, good catch... got away with a little push off...TD AU!!; 11:07 AM
Jet said...: Q gives him the Q Tip!

TOUCHDOWN!; 11:07 AM
Scott Coats said...: Carr's slip on the chest bump might have been the best thing about that play. Except maybe the touchdown.; 11:07 AM
CHB said...: WDE!!!!That was the best chest bump ever..do anyone catch that.; 11:07 AM
Jet said...: I love the slide under Todd by Q.; 11:07 AM
Unknown said...: Hahaha, glad there isn't a penalty for failed celebration!!!; 11:07 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Glad they didn't throw the flag there...nice throw by Todd. One of his best throws all year.; 11:08 AM
CHB said...: Have these announcers said one good thing about Auburn yet?; 11:08 AM
Miller said...: HAHA! He faked out Todd on that celebration!; 11:08 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Steve (from earlier),

It wasn't supposed to be thrown that low.; 11:08 AM
CHB said...: Man how do you guys post so fast?; 11:08 AM
Unknown said...: Eddie, at some point I would like your opinion on the QB race. Things is getting interesting.; 11:08 AM
Scott Coats said...: Was that a slip or Carr avoiding another 15 yarder?; 11:08 AM
Unknown said...: RK, from earlier, was to.; 11:09 AM
Jet said...: QB Race?

I think Todd will play most of the game, but Kodi will take some Wildcat snaps.; 11:09 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: I thought it was Tristan.; 11:09 AM
Jet said...: I think he was dissin' his QB.; 11:09 AM
WarEagleRK said...: "Way for QCarr to show up!!! Was that a bad throw too?"

No, it was a nice throw...the one on the 4th down was a bad throw though.; 11:09 AM
CHB said...: SFC.....Newton will be the starter. You don't bring in that caliber of a guy with 2 to play 2 and he not start.; 11:10 AM
Scott Coats said...: Nice form tackle by Wes; 11:10 AM
Jet said...: War Cam Eagle!; 11:10 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Steve's man love for Todd knows no bounds.

He made up for it with the TD throw, but the 4th down pass was a bad one. Fine if you believe I'm wrong, but it was a bad throw.; 11:11 AM
Scott Coats said...: When did Newton sign??? How did I miss that?; 11:11 AM
Jet said...: Short passes or not, pressure matters.; 11:11 AM
Scott Coats said...: Kafka getting frustrated and shaken?; 11:12 AM
CHB said...: He was scare of McFadden on that 2nd down pass; 11:12 AM
Kathy said...: Rain coming down harder now?; 11:12 AM
Unknown said...: I think Roof has figured some things out.; 11:12 AM
Kathy said...: Good tackle by Lykes.; 11:13 AM
CHB said...: Some Running Back U love!!!!!; 11:13 AM
Unknown said...: CHB, Newton will have to actually win the starting job first. It won't be handed to him and there are several players that could compete with him.

Eddie is very high on Rollison, who appears to be the one that might have a chance to compete.

The biggest thing that has Newton as the favorite is his experience.; 11:14 AM
Kathy said...: I see where Rivals has moved Auburn up to 3rd behind Texas and Alabama in the recruiting rankings.; 11:14 AM
Scott Coats said...: BEN TATE!!!!!!; 11:14 AM
Miller said...: GO BEN!; 11:14 AM
Unknown said...: Keep feeding Tate!; 11:14 AM
Jet said...: Ben Tate is a bad @#$%$&#$#&$&#.

I'm just talkin' 'bout Tate.; 11:14 AM
CHB said...: I now have a man crush on TATE; 11:15 AM
Unknown said...: As I have said, I am not in love with Todd. I consider him an average QB, so that is a lie. On the other hand, I do have a massive man crush on Tate.; 11:15 AM
Kathy said...: Tate made me a little emotional there. What effort!; 11:15 AM
Miller said...: I counted 10 broken/missed tackles on that one run? Did I miss any?; 11:15 AM
CHB said...: I agee steve but I think it is his to lose and I don't think he will.; 11:16 AM
Kathy said...: Uh oh, Isom.; 11:16 AM
CHB said...: Steve we may have to fight about the man crush on Tate; 11:16 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: I'm with you on that Kathy; 11:16 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Hope Isom is ok.

Keep feeding Ben Tate...; 11:16 AM
Scott Coats said...: Is it just me or are we watching Tate's draft stock going up, up, up?; 11:16 AM
Scott Coats said...: Is it just me or are we watching Tate's draft stock going up, up, up?; 11:17 AM
Kathy said...: Announcers are finally saying some good things about Auburn.; 11:17 AM
Unknown said...: CHB, I think Newton is the man, too. But Eddie is a big Rollison fan. I do think Rollison and Moseley will be in the running, but Newton will be very hard to beat.

The only QBs I am pretty much counting out are Caudle and Kodi.; 11:18 AM
FSJ said...: Northwestern is toast..

They look slow.; 11:19 AM
WarEagleRK said...: At the very least this drive is taking time off the clock and keep the D on the sidelines.; 11:19 AM
WarEagleRK said...: FSJ,

Shut up Bammer... oh wait, sorry wrong holiday.; 11:20 AM
Unknown said...: I like Northwestern's offense, but I don't think they can hang with us.; 11:21 AM
Unknown said...: I think there'll be a QB competition and one of the others could take it, but the likeliest outcome is Cam named starter in the spring.; 11:21 AM
Unknown said...: They will punt, Einstein!!!; 11:21 AM
Jet said...: Great punt.; 11:21 AM
FSJ said...: Nice punt.; 11:22 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Our OL doesn't give Todd a wide pocket to stand in.

Great result on the punt though.

Come on D.; 11:22 AM
Unknown said...: Defense has helped themselves with a 3 and out.; 11:22 AM
Kathy said...: Jet you are ahead of my TV. They just punted!; 11:22 AM
Unknown said...: I agree, Nova. Malzahn is a man. He is over 40 years old. He will pick a guy and stick with him. There will be no QB controversy.; 11:22 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: I would like to see us get one more possession this half.; 11:22 AM
FSJ said...: Has Coleman come back in?

I'm overlapping and haven't watched the entire game.; 11:23 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Come on D, get a stop here.; 11:23 AM
Kathy said...: Yes, Coleman is back in.; 11:23 AM
CHB said...: They are killing us with those Wes Welker routes.; 11:23 AM
Unknown said...: A 3 score lead at the half would be nice.; 11:23 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Every time there is a diving catch in the game now, Rod and Stan are constantly crying.; 11:23 AM
FSJ said...: Dangit..

That would have been the nail in the coffin if they could have stopped them there.

No way they'd have stopped AU's offense.; 11:23 AM
Kathy said...: Saw that coming.; 11:24 AM
Unknown said...: Yea, I just saw Coleman out there.; 11:24 AM
FSJ said...: Stan White drives me crazy.

I can't stand Eli but Stan needs to tone the whining down.; 11:24 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Take a timeout.; 11:24 AM
Unknown said...: I like Northwestern's passing game, but their running game sucks butt.; 11:24 AM
WarEagleRK said...: I think Rod is far worse than Stan at crying.; 11:25 AM
Jet said...: I've got a plan for Stan. It doesn't involve a microphone.; 11:25 AM
Jet said...: I have a similar plan for Rod.; 11:25 AM
FSJ said...: Wonder if tickets are still available for the Papa John's bowl?

If so, I may brave the neighborHOOD and go to Legion Field and watch the game.; 11:25 AM
Unknown said...: 2 minutes, tons of time; 11:26 AM
FSJ said...: RK...

I listened to most of the LSU game on the radio. Stan was obnoxious.

Then he was throwing his QB under the bus late in the 2nd half.; 11:26 AM
FSJ said...: Nevermind...here comes the hammer.; 11:27 AM
Unknown said...: Gotta love a shank from the other team.; 11:27 AM
API said...: Announcers are a bunch of stiffs; 11:27 AM
Unknown said...: Okay, an 18 yard punt. It looks like Northwestern has stolen our onside punt strategy from the LSU game.; 11:27 AM
FSJ said...: OMG...what a play.; 11:27 AM
Jet said...: Nice defensive play. That's all.; 11:27 AM
Anonymous said...: Good try...and good D play; 11:28 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Was the play really intended for KODI BURNS to throw the ball all the way across field?

Seriously, did we think that was a great option?

Great play by their D.; 11:28 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: I call Steve out on a lot of things, but he was dead on about Chris Todd when nobody else was.

QB Race- I think we only signed Newton because we had concerns about Rollison's standing in limbo. I consider Newton as purchasing an insurance plan on Rollison. If the staff was really high on Mosely as some have hinted at, I don't think we would have signed him. If Rollison is here and in good standing, he will compete for the job. I think both will play. Speaking of QB's, let's hope that was the last Kodi Birns throw ever.; 11:28 AM
Anonymous said...: McFadden is a man for shaking it off.; 11:28 AM
Unknown said...: I didn't like that play call at all. The defense has been on the field most of the first half. We needed to hold onto the ball.; 11:28 AM
cincytiger said...: I HATE listening to these announcers!; 11:28 AM
CHB said...: Nice try....would have been a TD; 11:29 AM
Miller said...: Not a bad throw by Burns... just a good play by the NW DB.

Fannin should have undercut the DB to make the catch...; 11:29 AM
WarEagleRK said...: The play call was fine, but Burns throwing across the field is never a good idea.

If the pass was in front of Burns on his side, then it's a lot different.

It's a momentum changing play and I never trust Kodi to make those plays.; 11:30 AM
Anonymous said...: I disagree...I thought it was good to go try and completely crush them before the half. I actually agree with Bob Griese.; 11:30 AM
stupup74 said...: I love Gus and all, but he gets way too cute for his own good sometimes.

I understand taking a shot and all, but run the regular stuff when you have the defense down and in bad shape.; 11:30 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Come on D!; 11:30 AM
Jet said...: Get off Kodi. Not his fault.; 11:31 AM
FSJ said...: Good grief..it was a great call.

The ball was just a hair late....

I too agree with D. Miller that the receiver could have helped Burns out just a bit.; 11:31 AM
Unknown said...: Man, I wish I could slap the crap out of this announcer.; 11:31 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: Burns lofting a pass and having it picked?

Never seen that before.; 11:31 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: I thought it was a great call but an athletic play on the defensive side. I have no problem with it..... So Close; 11:32 AM
Jet said...: Get Walt off the field.; 11:32 AM
Kathy said...: Kodi didn't call the play.; 11:32 AM
auforme said...: These announcers need muzzles!; 11:32 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: that's not good....... We have no sub's?; 11:33 AM
Anonymous said...: Heck of a throw!; 11:33 AM
Unknown said...: Basically we could have easily gotten into field goal range without the pass to Fannin. Now we have given Northwestern a chance to be within 1 score instead of being down by 3 scores.; 11:33 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: I disagree, Jet.

Mario was wide open until the ball was thrown really deep, giving the safeties time to get all the way over there. Wasted opportunity.

Not hating. Not saying Burns is terrible. Just saying -- his throw was not good.; 11:33 AM
Scott Coats said...: McFadden had great coverage. It was a good pass and a great catch. SHUT UP!!!; 11:33 AM
Kathy said...: Crap, great throw.; 11:33 AM
Unknown said...: A full speed WM might have broken that up.; 11:33 AM
Unknown said...: The biggest thing is the time our defense has spent on the field.; 11:34 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Since it didn't convert and moved momentum in a different direction it's not good execution of a play call.

That play may end up being the key to the game.

Not to take away from the NW defender's play...however any time you are trusting Kodi to make a pass, it's dangerous.; 11:34 AM
Kathy said...: That was not on McFadden.; 11:34 AM
WarEagleRK said...: I agree, Jet, not Kodi's fault. It's the coaches for trusting he can make a play like that.; 11:35 AM
Unknown said...: Great job Bates!!! I really like how agressive he is.; 11:35 AM
Jet said...: INT!!!!!; 11:36 AM
Unknown said...: Nice!!; 11:36 AM
FSJ said...: I didn't realize that Northwestern shared a QB with West Virginia.; 11:36 AM
auforme said...: WF is not hurting his team. These morons need to hush.; 11:36 AM
Unknown said...: Wow!!! Bell with an INT!!!; 11:36 AM
Miller said...: T'Sharvan!; 11:37 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Bell makes up for the TD he gave up by saving our bacon.

Twice in the endzone today we've made big defensive plays.; 11:37 AM
Jet said...: Pressure matters. Daren Bates in the grill.; 11:37 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: Tee Bell!

How about that?; 11:37 AM
Kathy said...: Good for Bell!; 11:37 AM
Scott Coats said...: Kafka is the greatest quarterback ever! Right Bob Griese?; 11:37 AM
Jay 'W. not Tate' said...: good half of football there to start the new decade with. Very nice plays by the secondary when pinned deep.; 11:37 AM
CHB said...: Why when a QB throws INT's no one gives credit to the D. Walt made an all pro play on the one and then that last one was caused by incredible pressure.; 11:38 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Thankfully that pick didn't hurt us. Way to step up D; 11:38 AM
Unknown said...: Kodi made a pretty good throw, but the Northwestern safety made a great play getting over there. I just don't like the call. I would have liked to get at least a field goal there.; 11:39 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: This Leach thing is better than a soap opera....; 11:40 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Halftime stats

Total yards

AU 194
NW 289 ( 23/35 240 passing)

We aren't giving Tate the ball enough. He has 8 carries for 74 yards. Hopefully he'll get the rock more in the 2nd half.; 11:40 AM
Scott Coats said...: Shower time; 11:41 AM
Unknown said...: Breaking News: Mike "WTF" Leach still fired!!!; 11:41 AM
wtc said...: AU D can't play that many plays inthe 2nd half. If they do, NW will score.; 11:43 AM
FSJ said...: Leach is one weird dude.

I watched a game of theirs last season. They showed him getting off of the bus before the game.

He literally looked like he had just rolled out of bed and came to the stadium. He was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt...His hair was a mess. Didn't look like he had shaved.; 11:43 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Total plays

NW 52
AU 29; 11:44 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: Leach may be a football genius but he is still One Weird Dude; 11:44 AM
wtc said...: With that being said, the announcer need to give the AU defense some love. They have made some very good plays out there. The offense needs to get it going in the 2nd half.

We get the ball first.; 11:45 AM
cincytiger said...: Total points

Auburn 21
NW 7

I'll take the points over the stats any day, although winning both would be good.; 11:45 AM
Loganville Tiger said...: We are in agreement FSJ; 11:45 AM
cincytiger said...: Still very nervous about this game, but better than before it started. I have cleaned out all of my dresser drawers while watching the game - had to channel that energy somewhere!; 11:48 AM
cincytiger said...: My husband says I say this all the time, and I probably do, but these announcers sure sound like they are pro NW.; 11:49 AM
cincytiger said...: Where'd everyone go - taking a potty break?; 11:50 AM
FSJ said...: cincy..

I still post during those.

Just kidding.; 11:52 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: BTW- Happy New Years everyone!!!!; 11:52 AM
Unknown said...: Getting lunch.; 11:52 AM
cincytiger said...: About to serve up our black eyed peas and ham and cornbread. MMMmmmmmm; 11:53 AM
Kathy said...: The announcers are definitely pro NW. It's always Auburn against the world!!!; 11:53 AM
cincytiger said...: Kathy,
Glad to know it's not just me!; 11:54 AM
Kathy said...: Cincy that sounds good.; 11:54 AM
Kathy said...: I think we lose some of the viewing audience in about 5 minutes. Couple of other games starting at noon.; 11:55 AM
FSJ said...: cincy,

Not that I eat the vile weed but where are your greens?; 11:55 AM
Anonymous said...: I think it just seems the announcers are against us...but I just realized that many of the games we played had something behind it.

Kentucky, last time they beat Auburn was it? 1996 NW last bowl
So that is the cinderella angle maybe....either way...say it with me.

21-7 at the Half; 11:55 AM
Jay 'W. not Tate' said...: stats look a lot like the UGA/A&M stats...hope the final score looks like that also...; 11:56 AM
Kathy said...: We get the ball first. We need to drive it down the field and score.; 11:57 AM
cincytiger said...: FSJ,
I am also serving up collard greens for myself, but I am the only one who will eat them. Of course, it is just hubby and me here. He won't touch them.; 11:58 AM
cincytiger said...: Kathy,
I concur.; 11:58 AM
Unknown said...: I'll always concur with an Auburn score.; 11:59 AM
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wtc said...: What a stupid answer. Someone tell greise if AU had nto showed up, NW would be ahead by a lot by now.; 12:01 PM
CHB said...: Stats favored us against that other team (that I will not say) and we know how that turned out. So winning is the only thing that really matters.; 12:01 PM
Anonymous said...: There it is 1949 only bowl win. Thanks gentlemen, talk mistakes by Kafka rather than good D by Auburn.; 12:02 PM
Unknown said...: I do think Tate should get the ball more in the second half. They haven't stopped him at all. He deserves the carries.

As for the Kodi INT, it wasn't a bad pass and it would have been hard to see Fannin go for the ball more agressively because of how fast he was running. The Northwestern safety just made a good play. I would have just prefered us ground it out for a bit there.; 12:02 PM
BinOBA said...: I got black eyed peas, pork and kraut, some burgers and some other things that are necessities on new years day. Happy New Year HABOTN.; 12:03 PM
CHB said...: Now they are blaming our good run game on the fact that NW is trying to strip the ball..give me a freaking break; 12:03 PM
Unknown said...: Do we have another receiver other than Adams?; 12:04 PM
Unknown said...: I don't really blame the announcers for pulling for Northwestern a bit. They are the underdog and behind. The announcers want a close game.; 12:05 PM
Dear Leader said...: I hope they are just as focused on holding with NW; 12:06 PM
Jet said...: OK. We'll take that.; 12:07 PM
Unknown said...: Anyone shocked that we through it to Adams? Anyone? Anyone?; 12:07 PM
CHB said...: Who needs another receiver when you have Adams?; 12:07 PM
Loganville Tiger said...: turn; 12:07 PM
Scott Coats said...: Looks like they are keying on Tate this half. CT's going to have to step up.; 12:07 PM