When they needed a first down to put away the game they pushed the whole Auburn line back 5+yards! Auburn was outplayed, beaten by a better team and they knew it.
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http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-12-08/sports/ct-spt-1209-prep-foot-all-state-second-team-20121208_1_austin-guido-waubonsie-valley-chris-streveler
I thought Coker was a tough guy but Bennett in the 4th Quarter looked every bit as tough especially when you compare 5' 9"/205 with 6'1"/230. Bennett gets my vote for heart, team guy and leading the way. Not to take anything away from Gray.
Although I am not happy with the direction of the program according to the Chicago paper and the Northwestern players whey were exhausted and beat up in a very hard fought game. My hats off to the players for there effort and not giving up!
Outside of the Michigan State game (and I can't explain why) it appears to me that the loss of Decker was a death blow. I think many have said ( game commentators also) prior to his injury that we were way to dependent on the Weber Decker connection. I still hold the coaches accountable but...