Saturday night a semblance of a run game returned for Auburn football leaving many fans moving forward with cautious optimism ahead of SEC play.
What do JaTarvious Whitlow, Joey Gatewood, and Shaun Shivers all have in common?
They all rushed for over 100 yards on Saturday, a stark contrast from last weekend where no rusher touched 100.
Are our fears from last weekend no longer? Has Auburn finally established a run game? Some Auburn fans are convinced, but most are cautiously optimistic. To gauge fan reaction I took to Twitter. As always you all are amazing in your responses, thank you to everyone!
Based on the next few responses, a dominant run game against a much more inferior opponent should be expected. Kent State does not boast an SEC defense and can’t serve as the best barometer in this situation, but that doesn’t mean the Tigers aren’t onto something with their run game.
Not one “meh,” BUT TWO “MEHS.”
Now back to more curbed enthusiasm.
The offensive line should receive some credit after this week. Bailey Sharp subbed for Prince Tega and the boys finally got enough push to give the run game a pulse. They’re still a work in progress and have plenty more to figure out before Texas A&M. Consistency would be nice heading into SEC play.
The run game has made Jerre just plain sick.
https://twitter.com/Jerre1010/status/1173326463963213830?s=20
Shivers me timbers, this run game has potential on the shoulders of Sean Shivers. Against Kent State he had 12 carries for 102 yards. The kid is living proof that speed kills.
So is Auburn’s running game back? In the words of Lee Corso, “not so fast my friend.” Auburn’s showing against Kent State definitely provides fans with a glimmer of hope for SEC play next week, but like many fans said, next week will be the true test for the Tigers. We will know more then.