re: Auburn fans be honest- should have kept Gus shouldn’t you?

Well, bless y’all, Aubie for making the decision. Because Gus always gave ‘Bama fans heartburn, and his unorthodox offensive play calling and back yard plays were in many ways kryptonite to Saban’s style.

You simplified our defense’s job whilst getting rid of a pretty good defensive coordinator to boot. It really doesn’t get much better.

So, as a ‘Bama fan, I am pretty excited by your hire.

My predictions are as such. The money people will be sore that they didn’t get their way. They will have a very negative eye cast towards Hairpin as well as the president and AD and will be waiting for the chance to get revenge.

The first year will be a throw away. “Just let him get settled in.” In year two there will be one or two “signature wins,” which, in hindsight, will be discovered to not be so “signature” after all. Still 0-2 against ‘Bama, but Hairpin gets a ridiculous raise and there is unfounded excitement that Auburn is going to be competing with Alabama and winning.

Year three will be “the year”, but Auburn’s record will be only okay and still no win over Alabama. The board, fully pissed, will get the website going and start activating the hangers on in the fan base. I will start hearing mid-level guys who own small businesses or who are VP’s at banks, etc. talking about how Tubbervi..., I mean, Chiz..., no, Gus...., correction, Hairpin, needs to go. The AD and the president will be quietly given non-disclosure agreements and let go to “pursue outside opportunities.” Still 0-3 against Saban.

Year four will coached on the scorching hot seat upon which pretty much every coach over the last 20 years has found himself at Auburn. After a 3 loss season to Georgia, Alabama and another to be determined team, Hairpin will take his payout into the sunset and Auburn will be paying another coaching mistress to sit at home and eat bon-bons all day.

Add to this is the fact that Saban will have won one or two more championships and he will be looking to retire soon. Auburn, hoping to snap up Saban’s replacement first, will fire Hairpin and try to hire a home run guy first. Rinse. Repeat.

So, in the end, Auburn, this Bud’s for you pal. You’ve earned our gratitude.