Episode 533: Close Encounters

Justin and Dan recap Auburn football’s surprising shootout loss to Vanderbilt away from home while looking back at a strong win for basketball against Merrimack. Topics for this show include:

* …what exactly was Hugh Freeze doing with this offense?

* how much better Auburn’s attack looked with actual pace and space

* the Tigers continuing to fight in an increasingly lost season

* why Auburn’s season-long defensive issues looked even larger in this game

* pay Cam Coleman whatever it takes

* Ashton Daniels looking like a winning-quality SEC quarterback

* the return of the penalties and how they might have been the ultimate difference

* Auburn’s offensive line stepping up with a change in personnel

* looking ahead to an Iron Bowl with something actually at stake

* DJ Durkin’s chances at the permanent head coaching job

* Emeka Opurum having a strong Auburn debut against Merrimack

* Dan making a terrible pun with Keyshawn Hall

* Justin having a small victory lap about Sebastian Williams-Adams

* the Tigers’ backcourt contributing well without scoring a ton

* Auburn’s offensive potential once it starts knocking down 3s

* why dominating small teams in rebounding might actually matter

* KeShawn Murphy’s status

* a quick look ahead to Tuesday’s home game against Wofford

* Steven Spielberg Chat

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