The Auburn Observer

Episode 523: Nothing But Net, Vol. 6

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comIt’s ‘bout that time. For the sixth straight year, we take the off week from Auburn football to do a subscribers-only podcast on Auburn basketball before the start of a new season — this time, the first one under Steven Pearl. Topics include:* Keyshawn Hall and Tahaad Pettiford deciding to stay on the Plains* why offense > defense …

Episode 522: Broken Record (Texas A&M Recap)

Justin gets back from Texas A&M to break down Auburn football’s close but brutal-looking loss in College Station. Topics for this recap podcast include:* how this was a historically bad offensive performance from the Tigers* Hugh Freeze’s pregame comments about rushing not meaning anything in-game* the lack of offensive identity for Auburn, almost midway through Year 3* Jackson Arnold’s struggles to throw downfield and the scheme’s limitations* Auburn defense doing enough to keep the Tigers in the game* another bad performance along an offensive line that hasn’t improved* the Tigers going 0-for on third downs and why that happened* Justin’s sideline view of the body language and lack of energy on offense, again* Dan’s take on the monumental stakes of the Georgia game after the off week* a quick look across the rest of college football, including Alabama-Georgia and Oregon-Penn State* a reminder to buy your stickers* the plans for the next few podcasts, including the return of Nothing But Net* spoiler-free endorsements of One Battle After Another and Black BagIf you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

Episode 521: Pull the Lever (Texas A&M Preview)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan go long yet again in a podcast that doesn’t even have the typical weekly preview of the rest of college football. It’s been that busy. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* a tribute to the late Rudi Johnson* how Auburn is getting a second shot at a huge road win* Horatio Fields’ injury and what that means at wide receiver* why this Texas A&M matchup is better, on paper, than Oklahoma* what did the Tigers learn in the passing game from last week?* the need to #EstablishIt once more* who can Auburn trust to run the ball?* self-inflicted mistakes, from penalties to special teams miscues* Auburn’s secondary vs. another high-powered passing attack* Justin’s take on early-down defense against this A&M offense* Dan’s focus on the pass rush against Marcel Reed* could this be a monster Cam Coleman game?* Auburn’s next four SEC schedules, including an evil 2028* Steven Pearl’s introductory press conference on the Plains* the latest on the hoops roster through the first two days of practice* the guys’ ObservFours of tearjerking children’s movies* go watch The Emperor’s New Groove insteadThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.

EMERGENCY POD: Bruce Pearl retires + Steven Pearl rises

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comThere’s no more time to waste with a long description. We didn’t even put intro and outro music on this one. Justin and Dan discuss Bruce Pearl’s decision to step down as Auburn head coach and Steven Pearl’s promotion to the job on a permanent basis.This is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.

Episode 520: One Battle After Another (Oklahoma Recap)

Justin returns from Oklahoma to discuss Auburn football’s SEC opener road loss with Dan. Topics for this recap podcast include:* why it’s impossible to talk about this game without discussing the officiating* the Tigers still having a chance to win — and a lot to correct — with those calls* the frustrating and familiar from this loss under Hugh Freeze* Auburn’s lack of a consistent running game after a hot start to the season* Jackson Arnold’s up-and-down return to Norman* how Oklahoma took away Arnold’s running and how the Tigers didn’t adapt to it* dividing up the responsibility for all those sacks* a day of struggle for the offensive line, especially with penalties* Auburn’s defense stepping up and giving a winning performance* all the major special teams miscues and how that’s a bad sign for the staff* Dan’s questions about some third-down decisions for Auburn’s offense* Cam Coleman’s explosive performance and how he could’ve gotten more involved* Eric Singleton’s target-heavy game and his overall efficiency through four games* a lightning round through the rest of Week 4 in college football, including some upset losses for big-name programs* an announcement about Observer stickers, which you can order starting MondayIf you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe