To be delusional is to be characterized by or holding false beliefs or judgments about reality that are held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary. And, according to Richard Foster of The Quick Report,

The Auburn Tigers recently suffered a difficult loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide - losing 93-91 in overtime. The loss cost them in the latest AP Poll. The Tigers dropped from No. 1 to No. 3, a spot they had held for the last eight weeks.

A plethora of squads have entered March Madness beat up and failed to deliver on expectations. The Auburn Tigers are trying to not be part of the wrong side of history after they suffered consecutive defeats to the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M Aggies.