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Official: Looks like Lance Thompson to Auburn
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:49 am
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:49 am
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The off-season coaching attrition continues at the University of Alabama has BOL has learned that outside linebackers' coach Lance Thompson will accept a job offer from Auburn coach Gus Malzahn as part of new Tigers' defensive coordinator Will Muschamp's defensive staff. Thompson's departure will mark the end of his third stint at the Capstone, previously coaching under former Tide coach Mike DuBose before two stints under Nick Saban (2007-8; 2012-14). Thompson is currently the nation's fifth-ranked recruiter per 247Sports and was instrumental in securing commitments from current Tide pledges/signees Ronnie Harrison, Dallas Warmack and Richie Petitbon. Thompson was widely considered the national recruiter of the year when Alabama claimed the top-ranked recruiting class in the country in 2008 behind the strength of landing stars Julio Jones, B.J. Scott and Mark Barron from Mobile. Thompson's exit marks the Tide's second coaching departure this week with inside linebacker's coach Kevin Steele leaving Tuscaloosa to accept Les Miles' opening for a defensive coordinator at LSU.
This post was edited on 1/14/15 at 9:10 am
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Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:49 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:50 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
So saban decided he wanted barrow and we got the leftovers?
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:51 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Well goooooooolly
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:51 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Damn beat me to it! Sooooo I'm guessing we hired him instead of Barrow? Or is there something I'm missing. This shite came way out of left field.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:51 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Wow, solid recruiter. Interesting move.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:52 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Done deal, according to WJOX
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:54 am to thirdlawson
Presser at 4?
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:54 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Barrow > LT.
I'm guessing they couldn't come to terms
I'm guessing they couldn't come to terms
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:55 am to TheJones
I definitely wanted Barrow more than Lance Thompson. I have disappoint
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:55 am to rbWarEagle
I posted on the rant but any chance this gives another shot a somebody like Payne or maybe Adonis Thomas?
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:56 am to GenesChin
Thompson is a way better recruiter. And that has value. But I think I'm just getting tired of recruiters at Auburn
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:57 am to RandySavage
This is huge. Great recruiter.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:58 am to TheJones
Barrow would have been my choice as well. All those SoFl recruits along withTRob would have been very nice.
This post was edited on 1/14/15 at 8:59 am
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:58 am to GenesChin
Posted on 1/14/15 at 9:00 am to TheJones
People assume Barrow WANTS to go back to coaching this soon. Dealing with a sick parent is tough.
Also, is there any chance he comes on board, but maybe in a different position?
Also, is there any chance he comes on board, but maybe in a different position?
Posted on 1/14/15 at 9:01 am to TheJones
Tend to agree. My only hope is Boom will be extremely hands on in terms of X's an Os, that he was wanting a recruiter to pick up the slack. And maybe with TRobs connection to south FL, having Thompson more versed in the SE will be more helpful.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 9:01 am to BookofMormont
quote:My guess is Barrow is not ready just yet to leave his sick mom.
Damn beat me to it! Sooooo I'm guessing we hired him instead of Barrow? Or is there something I'm missing.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 9:04 am to GenesChin
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I definitely wanted Barrow more than Lance Thompson. I have disappoint
Posted on 1/14/15 at 9:04 am to GenesChin
quote:Same.
I definitely wanted Barrow more than Lance Thompson. I have disappoint
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