Crain & Cone Alabama BEATS Auburn Instant Reaction
Nov 30, 2025
The hosts dissect the recent Iron Bowl, analyzing Alabama's win and Auburn's pattern of failing in crucial moments. They praise Auburn's spirited comeback but voice concerns over Alabama's inconsistency. Discussions dive into the challenges of midseason coaching changes and the accountability of interim staff for in-game mistakes. Key players, especially on Alabama's defense, are spotlighted. There's also debate on whether Auburn's potential victory would have impacted their coaching decisions and hire considerations.
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Culture Explains Auburn's Clutch Failures
- Jake Crain argues Auburn has a systemic culture problem that causes late-game failures.
- He says coaching changes alone won't fix a program that repeatedly chokes in critical moments.
Problems Span Staff And Position Groups
- Blain Crain calls Auburn a team that has choked all season despite coaching changes.
- He traces problems to multiple staff and player groups, not just one position.
Midseason Changes Rarely Rebuild Teams
- David Cone acknowledges Auburn's fight but warns an interim coach can't retool midseason.
- He notes real rebuilds happen in the offseason, not by in-season changes.