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Breakdown: A&M's defensive problems against Auburn in a nutshell

It was ugly. It was unfortunate. It was all too familiar. But the most frustrating part of the Aggies allowing 311 rushing yards and 26 points to a bad offense was the simplicity of the breakdowns that led to the Tigers' big plays.
By John Harris
November 13, 2015
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As the Auburn game unfolded on Saturday night, I couldn’t help but think that many of the Aggies at Kyle Field were seething at seeing the same nightmare, in some sense, unfolding in front of their eyes.

  • Start fast.
  • Lose mid-season.
  • Enter tailspin.
  • Struggle to get out.
  • Can’t tackle.
  • Defense can’t get off the field.
  • Listless with no energy.
  • Another loss to a name opponent at home.


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