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Posted on 4/6/25 at 2:09 pm to
Posted by RandySavage
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Posted on 4/6/25 at 2:09 pm to
It's certainly not impossible but again, it's going to take a lot of hits on guys with question marks, and they are going to have to come together quickly.

I trust Bruce as much as any auburn coach in any sport ever but a lot of things, many out of his control, are going to have to go our way to be a contender next year.
Posted by AuburnTigers
9x National Champion
Member since Aug 2013
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Posted on 4/6/25 at 2:14 pm to
BP better call God and get some talent on the court next year. The pool of Elite players transferring is drying up
Posted by RandySavage
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Posted on 4/6/25 at 2:18 pm to
Yeah it's pretty disheartening to go through the transfer ranking list and see how much of the top talent is already committed elsewhere.
Posted by AUCom96
Alabama
Member since May 2020
6595 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 2:35 pm to
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That sux but Michigan and KU got more $$$


True. If our boosters stopped hurling all their money in the football hole, we’d be more competitive, I’d think.
Posted by smuphy72
Bham
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:54 pm to
Appears that Tahaad announced he’d back back next year.

Edit.

Well maybe

“I hope to come back next year and run it back again.”
This post was edited on 4/6/25 at 3:55 pm
Posted by smuphy72
Bham
Member since Nov 2009
4253 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:18 pm to



That does not give me the warm and fuzzies.
This post was edited on 4/6/25 at 4:19 pm
Posted by jangalang
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Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:19 pm to
Posted by smuphy72
Bham
Member since Nov 2009
4253 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:20 pm to
Yea. He was sure to correct everyone that tweeted it.
Posted by Smoke7024
Member since Jun 2010
23971 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:21 pm to
I’m sure there will be some NIL negotiations.
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
44964 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:29 pm to
He needs to come back.
Posted by AUcs13
Pensacola
Member since Jul 2011
3096 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:39 pm to
I’d love to get someone like Moustapha Thiam at the 5. 7’2” Freshman that averaged 10 and 6 per game with 2.6 blocks per game and shooting 29% from 3.
Posted by RandySavage
9 Time Natty Winner
Member since May 2012
34871 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:12 pm to
I would be completely fine if, while we have Bruce, we flipped the football and basketball budgets to get him and auburn their title even if it meant 5 or 6 wins a year in football.
Posted by Johnnycrane
Birmingham
Member since Dec 2022
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Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:15 pm to
Step away from your keyboard or put your phone down
Posted by AUCom96
Alabama
Member since May 2020
6595 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:18 pm to
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I would be completely fine if, while we have Bruce, we flipped the football and basketball budgets to get him and auburn their title even if it meant 5 or 6 wins a year in football


I think our football program is hopelessly mismanaged anyway, while basketball is actually a thriving program. Our NIL money is far better spent in that direction.
Posted by AA7
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2009
28447 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:26 pm to
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I’m sure there will be some NIL negotiations.

100%. Sounds like he clearly wants to return to Auburn as long as we are able to offer a solid NIL package.

Now with that said, NIL deals are “allegedly” becoming more and more ridiculous. Apparently the rumored $4million for Yaxel could be legit. Which for those curious, a $8-9million NIL budget for an entire team is going to be one of the better ones in the country.
Posted by RandySavage
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Member since May 2012
34871 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:26 pm to
Nope, i meant what i said our football program has been a complete embarrassment on every level for a long, long time. It ain't my money being thrown down the drain but from an outside perspective I'd much rather it go to someone who has earned it and would be a better steward of it.
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69765 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:35 pm to
quote:

I’m sure there will be some NIL negotiations.


Give him some of the money the football program is wasting

Posted by AUTiger1978
Member since Jan 2018
1172 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:36 pm to
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I would be completely fine if, while we have Bruce, we flipped the football and basketball budgets to get him and auburn their title even if it meant 5 or 6 wins a year in football.


100% agree with this. Not even a moment of hesitation.
Posted by SmithsAuFan
San Diego, CA
Member since Jul 2013
2060 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 6:52 pm to
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He needs to come back.


I think he should and hope he does.
I'm sure he will go through NBA draft process and get some feedback. If he got a first round grade even late then I'm sure he goes NBA. It's not like he will improve it much from that.
Posted by Johnnycrane
Birmingham
Member since Dec 2022
1322 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 7:25 pm to
Yeah at 6'1 he's probably not going higher than late first. If Auburn isn't willing to get him comparable cash then he should leave and start to develop at a pro level. If he gets a second round grade then he should stay.
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