Tank Bigsby appreciated as only bright spot of struggling Auburn team
By Andrew Olson
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Auburn’s offense got off to a rough start on Saturday.
Arkansas opened up a 14-3 lead early on The Plains as Bryan Harsin’s squad struggled to get anything going, leading to some social media venting.
MEANWHILE, Auburn’s offense is averaging 3.2 yards per play, 2.4 yards per pass attempt and has had only one successful RB carry since the first drive
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) October 29, 2022
The fact that Auburn can't run just a semblance of normal offense against one of the worst pass defenses in America…
— Lance Dawe (@LanceDawe_) October 29, 2022
Through a quarter and a half, Auburn’s net yardage:
Oscar Chapman punts- 76
Entire Auburn offense- 77 #WarEagle #auburn #aubvsark— Christian Griffin (@C_Griff01) October 29, 2022
https://twitter.com/Jon_LewisPhD/status/1586403723810865152
I sense the #Auburn defense has gotten tired of carrying the team. Keeping Auburn in the game only to find the offense continues to spin its wheels. It's the #Harsin effect spreading. Change is needed.
— George Ponder (@Coppertop004) October 29, 2022
The Tigers, though, have a bona fide stud in RB Tank Bigsby. If the offense ever needs to get going, a Bigsby-heavy drive can often do the trick. In the 2nd quarter, Bigsby scored AU’s first touchdown with a 41-yard scoring run.
Tank Bigsby 41 yards to the house! pic.twitter.com/rfzOxmUTep
— ?????? @???????? (@FTBeard7) October 29, 2022
Bigsby would probably get more national buzz if he were playing on a ranked team with a winning record. On social media, some fans feel for Bigsby as one of the few bright spots on a struggling team:
Tank Bigsby is like when Adam Banks had to play with the Ducks before the rest of the guys got it together
— Drunk Aubie (@DrunkAubie) October 29, 2022
Bryan Harsin does not deserve Tank Bigsby
— Michael Wester II (@mikewazowski_13) October 29, 2022
Tank Bigsby like that I wish he had a better offensive line
— Jay ???♂️ (@IThinkIm_Jay) October 29, 2022
Tank Bigsby deserves better
— Peppa Huncho ?? (@DrPeppa_23) October 29, 2022
Tank Bigsby is an underrated human being. Everything that Auburn has been while he’s been there. The coaching changes, the struggles, the hate from fans/media (not on him but the team). All that and he still gives his heart for Auburn. I love college football
— Jo Patt on the Bets (@JoPattontheBets) October 29, 2022
Tank Bigsby in the Auburn offense pic.twitter.com/bhal9pYKew
— Riley (@Ri_S_OB) October 29, 2022
Tank Bigsby is the only thing keeping me from going outside to spray hairspray at a wasp nest
— Auburn Basketball ? (@sheabooskyy) October 29, 2022
Bigsby has 8 carries for 57 yards in the first half. He’s also the Tigers’ leading receiver with 5 catches for 34 yards.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
