Pate's Perspective: Could this be the week for an Auburn football breakthrough?

Rob Pate played safety for Auburn from 1997-2000. Pate helped lead two teams to SEC Western Division championships in 1997 and 2000. Now, residing in Auburn, Alabama, Pate is an exclusive contributor to Auburn Live. Auburn Football is at a crossroads heading into game six. A capable defense that has shown flashes of brilliance, but has faded in the second halves against the two SEC opponents. An offense struggling to find consistent playmakers and any kind of rhythm and identity through the air. A team good enough to beat anyone remaining on the schedule, but fragile enough to lose most as well. ...