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Golesh Owns Auburn's Pre-Snap Woes
4 Oct
Summary
- Six penalties were called on Auburn's offensive line.
- Four different linemen were penalized for pre-snap mistakes.
- Field position and silent cadence impacted the penalty issues.
Auburn's offensive line committed a significant number of pre-snap penalties in their recent 24-14 defeat against No. 17 Tennessee. A total of six penalties were called, resulting in seven flags, with four different offensive linemen being penalized. Offensive coordinator Alex Golesh accepted complete responsibility for these infractions, acknowledging that the team's execution of their silent cadence was subpar despite extensive practice.
Golesh highlighted that the team's field position, particularly in the first quarter, exacerbated the problem. Auburn's average starting field position was around the 16-yard line, with multiple drives beginning deep in their own territory. This difficult field position contributed to half of the team's procedural penalties occurring in the first quarter, impacting their ability to move the ball effectively.
