Auburn Tigers Football 2010 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2009 Record: 8-5 SEC Record: 3-5 2010 Returning Starters: 15: 7 Offense, 7 Defense, Kicker,
Coach: Gene Chlzik (Auburn: 8-5, 1 year)
Offensive Coordinators: Gus Malzahn Defensive Coordinators: Ted Roof
2010 Auburn Players to Watch: QB Cameron Newton, RB Marlo Fannin, WR Darvln Adams, OT Lee Ziemba, C Ryan Pugh, DT Nick Fairley, LB Josh Bynes, LB Craig Stevens
2010 Auburn Strengths:
Four starting linemen retun to a fast paced offense that was one of the nation’s best ayear ago and still features big play ability. Aubum has depth at defensive tackle. Bynes and Stevens are as good a linebacker duo as there is in the conference.
2010 Auburn Weaknesses:
Experience at quarterback is a concern, and no tailback on the depth chart has ever been the go-to guy. Auburn lacks an elite pass rusher, and there is no real ball-hawk in the secondary. Depth could be an issue at linebacker, tight end and on the offensive line. Special teams have issues in coverage and consistency on punts.
2010 Auburn Offense:
Junior college transfer Cameron Newton is listed as the team’s starting quarterback after beating out senior Neil Caudle and sophomore Barrett Trotter for the NO.1 job during the spring. At 6-6, 247 pounds, Newton’s arm strength and running ability are his key assets, but he’s also impressed teammates with his work ethic and leadership skills in his short time on the Plains. Mario Fannin steps into Ben Tate’s old role as the No.1 tailback. Fannin, who has had fumbling issues in the past, didn’t put the ball on the turf one time this spring. Onterio McCalebb, Dontae Aycock, Eric Smith and freshman Michael Dyer are also expected to see time in the backfield. Darvin Adams set an Auburn single-season record with 60 receptions last season and is a big play waiting to happen. He and Terrell Zachery combine to give the Tigers one of the best set of wideouts in the conference. Quindarius Carr, Emory Blake, Jay Wisner and Travante Stallworth are also in the mix at receiver. Philip Lutzenkirchen will be the team’s primary tight end. The line should be a force, provided everyone stays healthy. Center Ryan Pugh is an All-SEC candidate, as is left tackle Lee Ziemba.
2010 Auburn Defense:
Veterans Antoine Carter, Nick Fairley, Mike Blanc and either Michael Goggans or Nosa Eguae are a good bet to start on the line, but Zach Clayton, Dee Ford, Jamar Travis and Derrick Lykes should all see action. True freshman Jeffrey Whitaker and junior college transfer Joel Bonomolo could also see playing time. The Tigers appear to be in much better shape at linebacker than they were a year ago because of the return of veteran starters Josh Bynes, Craig Stevens and Eltoro Freeman. Bynes is adept at playing the run and will start in the middle. Stevens is an All-SEC candidate and will start on the weakside. Daren Bates moved from safety to linebacker during the spring and will likely start on the strongside. Freeman, Jonathan Evans and January enrollee Jessel Curry are all candidates for playing time. Neiko Thorpe and Demond Washington are the starting corners. They both had great springs and neither player is afraid of contact. Former starters Mike McNeil and Aairon Savage are returning from injuries and, if healthy, could form one of the hardest-hitting safety combos in the SEC. Drew Cole, T’Sharvan Bell and D’Antoine Hood will supply quality depth.
2010 Auburn Special Teams:
Wes Byrum returns as the placekicker after nailing 15 of 16 field-goal attempts. Ryan Shoemaker will handle the punting duties. Demond Washington and Mario Fannin are set to assume the kick return duties. Quindarius Carr is a candidate to handle punt return chores.
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2010 Auburn Predictions:
The Tigers are a veteran team that should receive a jolt of energy from the nation’s NO.4 recruiting class. Gene Chizik’s club has talent and is well coached, but quarterback play likely will determine whether this team can challenge Alabama in the SEC West.
2010 Auburn Betting Odds:
Auburn Current odds to win a National Championship: 40-1
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