... front of a Saturday afternoon Homecoming crowd.

The win was expected, as was the relative ease with which it was achieved.

When you're facing an opponent at a clear disadvantage in terms of talent, there are three things that must be achieved:

1) Avoid injury

2) Allow backups, and rarely used players to gain experience; and

3) Learn something about your team

By that measure, Auburn's win over the Paladins was a success. 

The Tigers escaped without major injury.

Second string quarterback Neil Caudle played extensively. Anthony Gulley showed his wheels, breaking loose for a long touchdown run. Heralded f...

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