I honestly can't think of another example that fits what Pat Dye does with Auburn. Sure, other schools former coaches make an appearance here and there, but you would never expect them to issue some sort of official letter/press release/email regarding the school's current choice as a head coach.

It would have been like RC Slocum issuing a personal endorsement of Mike Sherman. That would have been weird and awkward.

Even Barry Switzer and Darrel Royal aren't as involved in their schools - and they won National Championships.

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Posted by CreoleAubie

Member since Sep 2008

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Posted on 12/16/08 at 3:22 pm to Tiger Phil

I can't hold back anymore....while I appreciate what the man did for us, Dye is ancient! He hasn’t been coach or AD there for 16 years, and he is still roaming the halls and attending press conferences? I think he is a wart, despite all the good he has done. He and Jacobs make us look like the stereotypical good-ol boy network. I do not like the way Jacobs manages our athletic department - he may be a nice guy, but I am fumed.

When he announced at the press conference 2 weeks ago that he started his final meeting with TT with a word of prayer, I lost it. WTF??? How odd is that to say??!! I am not dissing anyone's religion or spirituality, but that is NOT relevant, especially given the speculation around the true story and what REALLY happened. And even now he is still feeding everyone that BS about TT resigning????? AND denying that he spoke with Dye last weekend before offering Chizik???? Holy crap - it is so painful when decisions are made that piss you off yet you have no control over them!!