First off, let me say that Connelly is one of the best in the business (you should follow him here). His breakdowns are well-researched and meticulous. His analysis of Auburn football in the upcoming season is to the point and almost makes too much sense. It’s almost always a good thing to read what someone writes or listen to what someone says who isn’t around a team on a daily basis, especially when that person knows their subject like Connelly does.
With that in mind, here are some of the items I found most interesting about his analysis:
Gus Malzahn
In five seasons, Malzahn has beaten Saban-era Alabama twice — the only other active coach to have done that is Urban Meyer — won two SEC West titles and a championship game and made one national title game.