http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/ Barbou County, AL News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/f7b5785d0b9330523aaad901663ea636.html Javier Arenas ran into the record books in the first half for Alabama as he had 141 yards on four punt returns in the first two quarters going past the previous punt return mark of 122 yards in a game held by Harry Gilmer in 1947 against Georgia Arenas8217; first punt return of the game went for 87 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter It marked the fourth punt return for a TD for Arenas tying him with David Palmer 199192 for most in school history http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/4dbd8eb2cdfc43dc7b93ab59ab5f4df7.html Auburn8217;s defense almost extended its streak to seven quarters Almost http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/3bf455adeb525162be9f9a67508d2059.html AUBURN Now it's settled http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/4820739966cfd6b67e2e7063f0836aac.html WOODLAND 8212; Lanett withstood a late charge by Woodland to win its Class 2ARegion 5 opener and stay undefeated http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/8cf7070f020664de2ad5200c79b8bc67.html Big nights from Judson Butler and the defense were enough to help Ballard overcome a night in which it had only 26 yards passing in a 427 win over Golden Acres on Friday http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/5edb4d2fa7d424a6c22548345b4c91f4.html ECLECTIC There was no mystery to the game plan employed by Elmore County coach Norman Dean Friday night against Alabama Christian get the ball into the hands of Adam Davenport and Laron Butler as often as possible http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/e4b01207b244d013ceb9d5f4e8f0a3c7.html QuarterbackAdvantage: Southern MissHow can USM get the check here with a freshman playing Austin Davis went 14of21 for 206 yards last week That's more than double what Auburn's two guys accomplished Can either one of them throwRunning backsAdvantage: AuburnBen Tate looks like a franchisetype back Brad Lester's quick moves provide an ideal complement to Tate's pugnacious style And hear this: Eric Smith could start on several teams He's pnly 18ReceiversAdvantage: Southern MissAuburn's fastest receiver is out for the season It's most consistent one hyperextended a knee last week Coach Tommy Tuberville said the veterans weren't even running the correct routes last week USM's DeAndre Brown is a legitimate playerOffensive lineAdvantage: AuburnThe Tigers'firstteam guys played more effectively than expected last week and the expectations were high The rungame work was obvious Three hundred yards affirms that The pass protection was above average as well Offensive problems last week had nothing to do with protectionDefensive lineAdvantage: AuburnWith Tez Doolittle now apparently ready for a big role the Tigers are oozing skill and depth Few offensive lines can handle this group Few teams in America have this kind of speed off the edgeLinebackersAdvantage: AuburnAuburn's group was remarkably productive last week thanks in large part to backup middle linebacker Josh Bynes The sophomore flourished The Tigers have a lot of good player here Still I believe the best linebacker in this game is USM's Gerald McRathDefensive backsAdvantage: AuburnThe firstteam guys are very good on the whole They're experienced skilled and unflappable I have some concerns about safety Mike McNeil who is out of position more often than expected but the other three starters make up for itSpecial teamsAdvantage: AuburnGood kicker Good punter Coverage teams did their job last week Robert Dunn scored on a punt return All systems goCoachingAdvantage: AuburnUSM's decision to hire Larry Fedora during the offseason was shrewd He's a great offensive mind Still Tommy Tuberville has a track record Tuberville also has a pile of credentials He's the better pickINSIDE SLANTAuburn vs Southern MissTiger offensive keys: Last week was a mess Quarterbacks Kodi Burns and Chris Todd seemed confused at times and made only a few memorable throws Though it's easy to lay problems at the quarterbacks'feet Auburn's receivers were a big issue They missed routes They didn't get open Remember that Auburn's receivers were considered the team's weakest link last season It's unreasonable to suddenly believe those same guys are excellent now just because Tony Franklin is in charge The Tigers need to pay closer attention to which routes create open space Those routes need to be used more often It's clear that the running game is alive and well Finding ways to supplement that groundwork through the air is Auburn's top overall priority right nowTiger defensive keys: Auburn was nearly flawless last week Sure defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads counted eight missed tackles That's eight too many for his tastes Still Monroe's offense accomplished almost nothing even after the second and thirdteam defenses hit the field The Tigers must remain sharp at the point of attack USM tailback Damion Fletcher is a smart runner who will find holes if they exist The Golden Eagles desperately need Fletcher to break free which gives freshman quarterback Austin Davis some extra confidence Masking coverages should yield some dividends today particularly if Davis feels like he has to make something happen in the passing gamePlayers to Watch: Southern Miss Damion Fletcher 510 177 Jr; Last week: 222 rushing yards on 21 attempts 2 TDs vs LouisianaLafayette Scouting report: He's a compact back in the Brad Lester mold Fletcher isn't a punishing runner by any means He's also not particularly fast for a small back What makes him good Fletcher is patient He knows how to let his blockers work for him He doesn't freelance unless it's necessary Fletcher also runs with remarkable aggression once a tackler arrives He'll kick his legs and spin and work harder than most backs to break away from tacklesAuburn RB Ben Tate 511 215 Jr; Last week: 115 yards on 13 attempts vs Louisiana Monroe Scouting report: Tate insisted before the season that he had enough speed to thrive in Auburn's new spread offense He wasn't kidding The junior broke free for a pair of long runs in the Monroe game adding allure to his already intriguing mix of skills Tate has enough acceleration to get though many holes and enough power to break tackles He also has excellent hands Tate could be a slot receiver if neededDT Sen'Derrick Marks No 94 61 295 Jr; Last week: 2 tackles; both were for a loss vs LouisianaMonroe Scouting report: Marks blows people away with his quick feet which allows him to exploit blockers more easily He can sense when an offensive lineman is offbalance Marks can then accelerate into an advantageous position more quickly than other tackles He's also a toprate tackler There's a reason so many NFL teams are tracking Marks this season Jay G TateAUBURN DEPTH CHARTOFFENSERunning back1 Brad Lester 511 197 Sr44 Ben Tate 511 216 JrQuarterback12 Chris Todd 64 217 Jr18 Kodi Burns 62 205 SoX receiver23 Chris Slaughter 64 179 So89 Darvin Adams 63 178 FrH receiver3 Robert Dunn 60 174 Sr81 Terrell Zachery 61 205 SoLeft tackle73 Lee Ziemba 68 285 So75 Andrew McCain 66 295 JrLeft guard71 Tyronne Greene 62 307 Sr79 Jared Cooper 64 290 RFrCenter68 Jason Bosley 64 273 Sr50 Ryan Pugh 64 284 SoRight guard57 Byron Isom 63 291 So53 Bart Eddins 64 289 SoRight tackle50 Ryan Pugh 64 284 So66 Mike Berry 63 312 SoY receiver5 Tommy Trott 65 242 Jr13 Tim Hawthorne 63 209 SoZ receiver80 Rodgeriqus Smith 61 195 Sr84 Montez Billings 62 186 JrDEFENSEEnd52 Antonio Coleman 63 250 Jr45 Antoine Carter 64 252 SoNose tackle93 Mike Blanc 64 290 So99 Tez Doolittle 63 283 SrTackle94 Sen'Derrick Marks 62 296 Jr91 Jake Ricks 64 300 JrEnd49 Michael Goggins 63 259 So83 Gabe McKenzie 65 253 JrLinebacker46 Craig Stevens 63 221 So56 Countney Harden 61 230 SrLinebacker10 Tray Blackmon 60 216 Jr17 Josh Bynes 62 230 SoLinebacker59 Chris Evans 60 218 Sr OR55 Merrill Johnson 60 210 SrFree safety4 Zac Etheridge 60 206 So11 Mike Slade 63 192 R FrStrong safety26 Mike McNeil 62 204 So24 Jonathan Vickers 63 204 SrLeft cornerback8 Jerraud Powers 510 192 Jr25 D'Antoine Hood 510 184 FrRight cornerback6 Walter McFadden 60 177 Jr15 Neiko Thorpe 62 171 FrSPECIAL TEAMSPlacekicker18 Wes Byrum 62 214 So37 Morgan Hull 63 189 SoPunter97 Clinton Durst 61 190 RFr21 Ryan Shoemaker 60 186 SoDeep snapper60 Robert Shiver 63 225 Sr61 Josh Harris 61 220 RFrHolders96 Clayton Crofoot 66 186 Jr19 Neil Caudle 63 199 SoPunt returner3 Robert Dunn 60 174 Sr23 Chris Slaughter 64 179 SoKickoff returner44 Ben Tate 511 216 Jr9 Tristan Davis 510 212 Sr http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/alabama/barbou-county/content/1862198f3cacb2edb2079a6d20a5535f.html SKIPPERVILLE 8212; Tevin McNair rushed for 212 yards and scored all four touchdowns leading New Brockton over GW Long 2827 in a Class 2A Region 2 game