To the casual observer there was very little difference between Auburn’s 2008 season opener and the 2009 debut. 

In both season openers, the Tigers subdued an inferior opponent from the state of Louisiana with a strong second-half showing.  In 2008, Auburn clubbed Louisiana Monroe 34-0. Last Saturday night, the Tigers devoured Louisiana Tech 37-13.

In both games, Auburn scored in low double figures in the first half. Against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks, Auburn posted 17 first-half points. The Tigers managed 13 against the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech last week.  

In both cases Auburn put up impressive offensive ...

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