I wrote my story for today's newspaper about the Tigers' improved pass rush. Here's how it starts:
AUBURN, Ala. — Teammates say the level of trash Auburn defensive end Antoine Carter talks is directly proportional to how good he’s feeling physically.
“When his knee wasn’t as healthy, he wasn’t saying too much because he knew he was limited in what he can do,” cornerback Walt McFadden said. “But lately he’s been talking. Basically he’s been telling people what he’s going to do because he can do it now that his leg is healthy.”
Carter, a junior who has staked claim to a starting spot, has teamed with preseason All-SEC pick Antonio Coleman to give the Tigers a formidable pass rushing duo off the edge in recent weeks.
They were the driving force behind Auburn’s non-stop pressure against Ole Miss on Saturday, when the Tigers sacked Rebels quarterback Jevan Snead three times and hurried him on seven other occasions.
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Coleman, who earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after finishing with four tackles for a loss, two sacks and four quarterback hurries. “I just got out there and had fun and just flew around and made plays.”
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