Auburn offense struggles through first preseason scrimmage

AUBURN, ALABAMA - Auburn coaches got a good look at players auditioning for starting jobs at quarterback and receiver Wednesday during the team&#39;s first preseason scrimmage. <br> <br> Tigers coach Tommy Tuberville said the defense outperformed the offense during the hour-long scrimmage, even though many defensive starters didn&#39;t participate. <br> <br> ``The quarterbacks looked rusty and the wide receivers didn&#39;t catch the ball very well,&#39;&#39; Tuberville said. ``We blocked a lot better than we have been doing. <br> <br> ``We have a long way to go on offense. Defensively, we&#39;re a lot further ahead.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> Sophomore Jason Campbell and senior Daniel Cobb continued their battle for the starting nod at quarterback. Campbell completed 6-of-11 passes for 50 yards, while Cobb threw for 67 yards on 4-of-9 passing. <br> <br> Josh Sullivan, a baseball player walking on to the football team, was 2-of-5 for 32 yards. <br> <br> ``We&#39;ll look at the film of the quarterbacks,&#39;&#39; Tuberville said. ``It&#39;s hard to tell because a lot of the time, we didn&#39;t block the right player. It&#39;s hard to throw off your back foot when you have someone in your face all the time.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> Ronnie Brown led all Tiger rushers with 72 yards on 13 carries, and Tre Smith added 56 yards on 10 carries. Carnell Williams was held out of the scrimmage. <br> <br> The receivers were led by running back Chris Butler, who had three catches for 22 yards. Cooper Wallace and Anthony Mix had two catches apiece.

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