Factors playing into a potential coaching change.

we will keep Gus and continue to lay eggs.

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But no matter what, whether it is 3 weeks from now or next season, we will be in a big game with a chance to win and he'll frick it up. I don't mean make a questionable play call in a big moment. I mean he'll be the guy who stands between the team and winning a big game. Guaranteed.

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And it's not even necessarily us losing the game, but HOW we lose the game

we show no signs of improvement or hope

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- Arkansas will probably fire Bert.
- Tennessee may fire Butch this Sunday after they get crushed for the 11th straight time by Bama.
- Ole Miss is giving Matt Luke a test run, but may not stick with him.
- Missouri...who knows. That whole situation is a dumpster fire.

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Only one of those schools is a real threat to a potential Auburn coaching search

Jay Jacobs and that gosh dang scoreboard.


Tennessee will be competition, but if anyone has close to a screwed up AD as us it is UTk.

We need to get rid of Jacobs before we get rid of Gus. Get Jacobs replacement in place and let him make the hire.

1. We are paying Gustav $600k more per season than Arky and UTee, and at least $2 million more than Ole Miss or Mizzou. Maybe those teams will try to outspend us, maybe not.

2. Which is why we should have done something about JJ when the softball stuff first broke. This may be the most problematic factor, as I would think any HC worth his salt would consider that kind of instability as a negative.

3. I don't think we should take this into serious consideration when deciding on the long-term fate of the program.

4. That would be for a new HC to decide.

Auburn would be the top job open. A prospective coach would inherit a top ten roster. This is very attractive to most established coaches.

The AD is a major issue. If he isn't gone by the bye week, we have big problems. I'd like to see Damon Evans brought in. He could do no wrong at uga until he had the slip up with the panties. He knows the south and the SEC but also does NOT have built in ties to the existing GoB network at auburn. If his wife can forgive him, it shouldn't be an issue with employment.

I know everyone wants the hottest new superstar young coach -- but if we are honest, most fail.
For your consideration if Gus loses at Arky or aTm:

We need to have a plan in place with a coach who can start recruiting immediately because of the early signing period. Fire Gus after the loss and hire LES MILES --- We don't even have to pay him a big salary because LSU is still paying him. Don't tell me that he wouldn't like a chance to wreak havoc in the SEC one more time. He is a great recruiter and face for a program. Can probably keep most of the Defensive staff. We can let Garner or Steele be interim and let Les start working on keeping the Dec signees and recruiting.
I just think he could be a stabilizing, respected, NC coach who can get things back on track and be here a few years while we plan succession.
With all the teams that are going to be looking for a HC this year -- not a good time to go after the hottest new thing

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Only one of those schools is a real threat to a potential Auburn coaching search

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Tenn isnt even a better option at this point.

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Maybe Knoxville is a bigger city and is closer to the mountains, but I don't see how they offer anything close to what Auburn can offer a hot coach right now.

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Even if Auburn edges out Tennessee it isn't by some clear cut step above amount

I would think most coaches would choose Auburn, but the positions are close enough that it isn't unthinkable that TN beat us out for a coach who'd prefer Knoxville

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Budgets for assistant salaries probably would.

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As of 2016, our assistants were making $4.8 million combined. Pretty sure they're over $5 mil now.

They'll be okay.