Auburn football lost another SEC game against Tennessee, but the Tigers' biggest problem might be something Alex Golesh should be able to fix immediately: discipline. Auburn committed 11 penalties for 98 yards in Knoxville. Seven were pre-snap penalties. That becomes even more frustrating when you look at how Auburn started offensively. The Tigers desperately needed to start fast, yet false starts contributed to three straight three-and-outs in the first quarter. Then came the costly defensive mistakes. With Tennessee backed up, Auburn committed a facemask followed by illegal hands to the face, completely flipping field position in a game where every yard mattered. That's the problem. You can debate whether Auburn has enough talent to compete with Tennessee, Georgia and the rest of the SEC. Golesh will have opportunities to improve this roster over time. Discipline shouldn't require another recruiting class. Auburn has to stop beating itself. The Tigers now enter a perfectly timed bye week before Georgia. If Golesh wants to make personnel changes, address the penalties or reevaluate some of his own decisions, this is the opportunity. Because when the margins are this thin, 11 penalties aren't just mistakes. They can decide the football game. #AuburnFootball #AlexGolesh #WarEagle
Auburn football lost another SEC game against Tennessee, but the Tigers' biggest problem might be something Alex Golesh should be able to fix immediately: discipline.
Auburn committed 11 penalties for 98 yards in Knoxville.
Seven were pre-snap penalties.
That becomes even more frustrating when you look at how Auburn started offensively. The Tigers desperately needed to start fast, yet false starts contributed to three straight three-and-outs in the first quarter.
Then came the costly defensive mistakes.
With Tennessee backed up, Auburn committed a facemask followed by illegal hands to the face, completely flipping field position in a game where every yard mattered.
That's the problem.
You can debate whether Auburn has enough talent to compete with Tennessee, Georgia and the rest of the SEC. Golesh will have opportunities to improve this roster over time.
Discipline shouldn't require another recruiting class.
Auburn has to stop beating itself.
The Tigers now enter a perfectly timed bye week before Georgia. If Golesh wants to make personnel changes, address the penalties or reevaluate some of his own decisions, this is the opportunity.
Because when the margins are this thin, 11 penalties aren't just mistakes.
They can decide the football game.
#AuburnFootball #AlexGolesh #WarEagle