I'm sitting here this week listening to a lot of Gators with a lot of confidence on Twitter and all over the interwebs... so taking some time away to come back here where I know there tends to be a touch more realism (by touch I mean people take a way negative view)....
That said... based on how we have looked in 5 games.... I don't see how we win this game. The reality is watching the team play... I don't think we are very good at all.
Quarterback: Trask has been solid, but he hasn't really faced pressure. When he does he holds the ball too long, takes sacks and doesn't run when he has the opportunity. I'm not confident in his ability to handle the pressure that Auburn will bring.
Running Back: Perine hasn't been running great. Pierce has been better, but with our OL... not sure it matters.
Offensive Line: Horrible... there is no reason for the line to be this bad 5 games in, no matter how inexperienced they were going into the season. How this line will provide any protection for Trask or holes for RBs I have no idea.
Defensive Line: Our best position group, but there have still been tackling issues and when they faced a good OL (Kentucky) they definitely struggled.
Linebackers: Reese can tackle, but can't cover. Burney is solid, but still tackling has been an issue. This group hasn't been dominant at all and with the way Auburn runs the ball and mis-directs this could get ugly.
DBs: Getting CJ back will help, but he will be rusty. Dean had trouble against Towson! Marco has gotten better, but we still have tackling issues.
I know Mullen is a great coach and everybody says he will scheme us to success, but even the best coach can only do so much.
Am I crazy for thinking we lose on Saturday?