Energy and intensity are remarkably higher than in 2009. It seems expectations are rising at every practice. Goals are being met and exceeded. Leadership is rising up and taking over on the field. These are all things that are making the 2010 Auburn Tigers a better team, day by day.

The sheer increase in power and stamina along the defensive and offensive lines is obvious. Leaders like Mike Blanc and Josh Bynes are pushing the defense to higher levels of performance.

There are many areas where the team can and will improve in the coming week. The expectations are being set higher by the coaching staff, team leaders, and most importantly, the players themselves.

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