I think we beat AUburn

[goodknight]

Why. I think we are the better team and have a qb!

 

[57stratdawg]

FPI has us 51%. I worry about us stopping them.

 

[was21]

We have to come out of the chute fast and make something happen early on and add to it....fast

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

I'm thinking Post LSU, that is just what will happen

Many new faces, having to decide that they can compete.

It's starting to come together.


Maybe.

I think we win this one.

 

[ShrubDog]

I am seeing a jump pass for TD to win the game.

 

[Shamoan]

given our history of almost beating them time after time after time after time, you cant tell me you feel good about our chances. auburn has some crazy bit of luck that they can seemingly switch on when they play us. i think we are the better team, but things can go south quickly. im keeping my mouth shut when talking with my auburn buddies. it would feel great to blow them out, but im preparing mentally for another squeaker that we come up short on. im not saying that will happen, but i have to prepare for that mentally given our history with them. otherwise, its going to be a long next week if we lose.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

If so, someone please check on drt.**

A State fan is ALWAYS precariously optimistic. It's the nature of the beast. Embrace it.

 

[QuaoarsKing]

On the flip side, we've beaten them 2 of the last 3 years, and both times their fans were sure they were gonna roll us. They were also sure of that fact 2 years ago when they barely beat us.

This may be the first time since the Sherill Era that Auburn's fans don't feel 100% convinced they'll win handily.

 

[Crazy Cotton]

I think they saw it coming in 2012

We should have beat them by 30 points that night, I think this will be a similar game - they have no coherence on offense, defense has holes, players aren't together. That was one of Tyler's better games.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

No they didn't. If you recall, they had a second half lead. I had to listen the next week about how they gave that one away. That talk subsided as the season went along, but I can assure you that there was no expectation of losing to us in 2012 considering when we played.

 

[Crazy Cotton]

That's right, I was thinking we had played them after their overtime win over Louisiana Monroe, not before. The two local Auburn fans I know are so batshit crazy I've always assumed they couldn't be representative of the fanbase. Could be wrong.

 

[msstate7]

On the flip side, we've beaten them 2 of the last 3 years, and both times their fans were sure they were gonna roll us. They were also sure of that fact 2 years ago when they barely beat us.

This may be the first time since the Sherill Era that Auburn's fans don't feel 100% convinced they'll win handily.

Auburn fans on tRant don't think they are beating us

 

[mcdawg22]

We are going to beat their ***. 17 at least. Self imposed SPS ban for a year if we don't at least win.

 

[missouridawg]

I always love going back and looking at random box scores from discussions on here.

What I remember from that 2012 game is us beating their asses. I do remember them running that 2nd half kick for a TD, but what I don't remember is that giving them a lead.

Another fun thing about box scores, is looking back at players that your perception has changed on through the years:
1) Banks had 2 picks and Slay had 1. I remember when it was nice that we actually created turnovers.
2) Devon Bell was 0/2 on FG. Par for the course.
3) Another all world Auburn QB 5 star recruit, Kiehl Frazier, laid a big Will Muschamp on the field. 13/22 for 125 yards and 3 INTs. 11 rushes for 22 yards.
4) Tre Mason had 8 carries for 25 yards.

 

[TheStateUofMS]

given our history of almost beating them time after time after time after time, you cant tell me you feel good about our chances. auburn has some crazy bit of luck that they can seemingly switch on when they play us. i think we are the better team, but things can go south quickly. im keeping my mouth shut when talking with my auburn buddies. it would feel great to blow them out, but im preparing mentally for another squeaker that we come up short on. im not saying that will happen, but i have to prepare for that mentally given our history with them. otherwise, its going to be a long next week if we lose.

Good Lord I'm glad our coaches and players don't think this way.

"Poor Ole Mississippi state gonna get out lucked this weekend. I'm ready for it."

Good grief, dude.

 

[Shamoan]

you dont think its wise of our players and coaching staff to be trepidatious when entering this game? its not fear, its knowing that you have to execute to win. nothing is given away in the sec and every win is earned. you are missing the point.

 

[RebelBruiser]

I agree. I think Vegas (see: the gamblers) are behind on Auburn still.

I don't think they truly understand how deep the issues run on that team right now.

I could be wrong, but I see some gaping holes on that team this year. I thought they were going to be strong pre-season, but after seeing them play 3 games, they haven't impressed me at all. I think they look destined to be a 6-6 team, and I think the Auburn-Arkansas game will be the last place in the West game for sure.

I expect MSU to win this one by double digits.