Aulz crushed the Tigers 66:10 in the NFL regular-season on Friday night, a result that told the story of two teams in very different states. The hosts had been climbing while the visitors were sliding, and the scoreline reflected that gap in form.
And here's the thing — Aulz hadn't been this dominant since the opening weeks. They'd won three of four, including a 45:17 victory over the Warhawks last weekend. Against the Tigers they took it further, putting up points in almost every quarter. The offensive output was relentless, and the Tigers' defence offered little resistance.
By then the Tigers' problems were well documented. They'd lost four of their last five, including heavy defeats to the Miners and the Panthers. Their only recent win came against the Eagles, and even that wasn't convincing. Against Aulz they were outscored by 56 points, and the pattern was familiar — they simply couldn't contain the opposition.
To be fair, the Tigers did show fight against the Eagles in late August, putting up 42 points. But that was eight weeks ago, and the decline since has been steady. A 10-point total against Aulz's 66 says everything about where they are now. The game never really had tension — it was a matter of when Aulz would score next.
The result extends Aulz's winning run and leaves the Tigers searching for answers. They'll need to address the defensive issues that have plagued them all season, because this kind of performance won't be tolerated. Meanwhile, Aulz are building something that could make them serious contenders.
