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re: Golesh: What’s the AURant’s Opinon?
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:46 pm to FearlessFreep
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:46 pm to FearlessFreep
Upvote from me. Leaning more toward the positive side than neutral. I didn’t know much about him prior to him being hired but I really like what I’ve read/listened to about his offense at USF and UTenn.
He should provide a schematic advantage offensively which is rarer these days and seems to have a handle on how he wants his program to run. And from what he’s said about that - I really like where his priorities are at.
He should provide a schematic advantage offensively which is rarer these days and seems to have a handle on how he wants his program to run. And from what he’s said about that - I really like where his priorities are at.
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Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:52 pm to FearlessFreep
Positive with a healthy dose of "wait-and-see".
I will say, my biggest concern was hiring another playcaller HC - but hearing him in the presser emphasize the requirement of his offensive staff (including himself) to evolve was *chef's kiss*.
Of course, we'll have to see if the results play out on the field, but that's exactly what I wanted to hear.
I will say, my biggest concern was hiring another playcaller HC - but hearing him in the presser emphasize the requirement of his offensive staff (including himself) to evolve was *chef's kiss*.
Of course, we'll have to see if the results play out on the field, but that's exactly what I wanted to hear.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:56 pm to TheJones
He seems to be a good fit and I think it’s a good hire but I’m waiting until after the first season to really know if we hired the right guy. All of the hires since Tubs hasn’t been great between Chiz was a disaster except for the Cam season. I was done with paranoid Gus after the ‘15 season, Haskins, and the golfing beaver I’m hesitant to get my hopes up.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 4:18 pm to FearlessFreep
I want to see what type of staff he can put together.
His offense is explosive but it can put a lot of stress on a defense. Golesh's teams rank very low in time of possession. Auburn better have depth so that they can rotate on defense.
I have heard good things about his work ethnic and toughness.
He worked for Matt Campbell who is a good coach.
Also heard he is a hands on recruiter.
I hope that he does well. But who knows?
His offense is explosive but it can put a lot of stress on a defense. Golesh's teams rank very low in time of possession. Auburn better have depth so that they can rotate on defense.
I have heard good things about his work ethnic and toughness.
He worked for Matt Campbell who is a good coach.
Also heard he is a hands on recruiter.
I hope that he does well. But who knows?
Posted on 12/1/25 at 4:19 pm to Fear The Thumb
Watched the presser today and did a little work on Youtube trying to learn more about him. I am not one to get too excited at first and I have been trying to temper my expectations but at this point, I really like him. He is a football coach first and doesnt seem like a politician. He also does not seem fake which was my #1 issue with preacher Hugh
He has a little edge to him and Im not sure he is even PC. I think he would be fun to play for and I think he is going to be fun to pull for. He is in a tight spot with the roster, signing day and keeping key personnel. Im talking about players and coaches
Watching his presser today, I feel like Durkin can stay and be the DC if he wants. Just not sure if that is going to happen. We will see. He named Kodi Burns the Assistant Head Coach. Which is something I think DJ would be interested in. We will see. He has guys he trusts in and he is going to lean on them. As he should
When he talks, I dont feel like I am getting worked. I like that. With Freeze, I felt like he was going to sell me a encyclopedia.
This first year is going to be a tough one with our schedule. But he does not seem to be too worried about it
Upvote for me. Yes im cautious but he seems like the guy we need
He has a little edge to him and Im not sure he is even PC. I think he would be fun to play for and I think he is going to be fun to pull for. He is in a tight spot with the roster, signing day and keeping key personnel. Im talking about players and coaches
Watching his presser today, I feel like Durkin can stay and be the DC if he wants. Just not sure if that is going to happen. We will see. He named Kodi Burns the Assistant Head Coach. Which is something I think DJ would be interested in. We will see. He has guys he trusts in and he is going to lean on them. As he should
When he talks, I dont feel like I am getting worked. I like that. With Freeze, I felt like he was going to sell me a encyclopedia.
This first year is going to be a tough one with our schedule. But he does not seem to be too worried about it
Upvote for me. Yes im cautious but he seems like the guy we need
Posted on 12/1/25 at 4:20 pm to AU86
Our defense was on the field a lot this year as well. A lot of 3 and outs due to sacks and crappy play calling. If we are scoring so fast that the defense is getting tired that might be a welcomed change
Posted on 12/1/25 at 4:27 pm to Blueline379
Tennessee was suffering with their defense this year. They were wearing out early and they had some.injuries that limited their depth.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 4:33 pm to FearlessFreep
I got some second-hand talk during the recruiting process of one of Golesh's current USF players from a family member of said recruit.
What I heard was that Golesh is intense but very personable. The kids really like him. There's an authenticity about him that resonates with them. He also scores high with the parents. He's clearly invested in the kids and conveys that well to the families.
He's tough in practice and in meetings, demands accountability but does not berate/belittle in a group setting.
He communicated clearly about the school's NIL offers and made good on all of them (or made sure they were made good.)
I'm admitting my bias, but I think he's a really good coach with the potential to be great with a little luck and a lot of institutional support.
What I heard was that Golesh is intense but very personable. The kids really like him. There's an authenticity about him that resonates with them. He also scores high with the parents. He's clearly invested in the kids and conveys that well to the families.
He's tough in practice and in meetings, demands accountability but does not berate/belittle in a group setting.
He communicated clearly about the school's NIL offers and made good on all of them (or made sure they were made good.)
I'm admitting my bias, but I think he's a really good coach with the potential to be great with a little luck and a lot of institutional support.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 4:53 pm to FearlessFreep
After looking him up and hearing some of his conversations, hot mics, what he said to the team on Sunday, etc., I feel downright giddy.
Of all the AU coaches in my lifetime, he's the first one I think I'd actually enjoy playing for....
Of all the AU coaches in my lifetime, he's the first one I think I'd actually enjoy playing for....
Posted on 12/1/25 at 5:06 pm to wareaglepete
I'm all in that he will be good. Idk if he will be great but I think he has a chance.
Not sure year one he will do much better than 8W but I'd think he gets 10W in first four years
Not sure year one he will do much better than 8W but I'd think he gets 10W in first four years
Posted on 12/1/25 at 5:14 pm to LanierSpots
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When he talks, I dont feel like I am getting worked. I like that. With Freeze, I felt like he was going to sell me a encyclopedia
Same here. He seems really genuine. When he says that he "is going to outwork everyone" I believe him.
I am interested to see if he is going to be able to successfully blend that hard-working, hard-charging philosophy with being able to connect to this generation of entitled athlete looking for a payday. The reality of the NIL era is you're gonna have to pay for players. So if he can get some elite players to come AND buy in to his process, it should be great. Harsin tried the hard arse, old school approach but was also lazy as all hell when it came to recruiting. I dont think Golesh is gonna suck as bad at recruiting but we have already lost our top rated commit (granted it was a defensive player) on his first day.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 5:17 pm to wesfau
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What I heard was that Golesh is intense but very personable. The kids really like him. There's an authenticity about him that resonates with them. He also scores high with the parents. He's clearly invested in the kids and conveys that well to the families.
He's tough in practice and in meetings, demands accountability but does not berate/belittle in a group setting.
Thats exactly the kind of thing I want to hear in response to my worries about his style I just mentioned in my other post.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 5:28 pm to FearlessFreep
I'm pretty positive about it. I have no idea whether he'll work out or not, but on paper, he is an excellent candidate.
I will say I am higher on Cohen now than I was 48 hours ago. I though we were going to go with the 'easy' choice in Durkin bc we effed up the Sumrall hire and didn't have a backup plan. I had this sense of doom that we just sucked and were wrapping up another coaching cycle of missing on everyone we wanted because we suck so bad as a university....I was pleasantly surprised with how it all shook out in the end.
I will say I am higher on Cohen now than I was 48 hours ago. I though we were going to go with the 'easy' choice in Durkin bc we effed up the Sumrall hire and didn't have a backup plan. I had this sense of doom that we just sucked and were wrapping up another coaching cycle of missing on everyone we wanted because we suck so bad as a university....I was pleasantly surprised with how it all shook out in the end.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 5:29 pm to IAmNERD
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Harsin tried the hard arse, old school approach but was also lazy as all hell when it came to recruiting. I dont think Golesh is gonna suck as bad at recruiting but we have already lost our top rated commit (granted it was a defensive player) on his first day.
I thought about that today. I thought that he sounded a lot like Brian Harsin but I believe he is going to try his hardest to do what he says. Harsin just didnt.
But Golesh seems like a guy who has been successful because of his hard work and that is something that I personally can connect to. I dont have a education and I didnt get some kind of great start, I got where I am, which is not that high, because I basically out worked all the people around me.
I like his philosophy and I honestly think he is ready to line the guys up and play football.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 5:47 pm to LanierSpots
quote:... adapt to today's changing landscape.
Harsin just didnt. ...
He was not interested in NIL. Until possibly too late. He was all about doing things the old fashioned way and the smart guys (like Saban) knew that wasn't going to work all by itself.
Of course NS had already bought into NIL a couple decades ago. And I haven't seen NIL avoidance with Golesh.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:13 pm to awestruck
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And I haven't seen NIL avoidance with Golesh.
I did read a quote where he said something along the lines of he "would rather pay a guy that has already put some sweat and blood into the program over a kid that blows up a locker room by coming in and talking about how much he is getting paid."
All of that I agree with, btw. Im all for giving a player more money if he is producing on the field. Just not sure if it is a sustainable way to run a big time program. I wish that was the way it was, but the reality is you have to buy talent. Once the talent gets there, it is the job of the staff to develop them and I think Golesh has a great plan to get the best from players. But you gotta get em in and have them buy into the program.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:30 pm to FearlessFreep
Without dogging in too deep i feel like goving a younger hungry guy a chance and all the tools is a much better gamble than someone older whos never really been a true champion. Not knowing someones full potential leaves a lot more room for optimism. At the end of the day people will find stuff to complain about even if we are 14-0
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:31 pm to IAmNERD
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am interested to see if he is going to be able to successfully blend that hard-working, hard-charging philosophy with being able to connect to this generation of entitled athlete looking for a payday
I'm not as worried because Golesh seems to drink the Kool aid about believing in helping these kids have better lives and that it is important to being a coach.
How hard you can be on someone often is correlated with how much you care about them. You can ask a lot of people, even kids, when they believe you have their back and their best interest in mind
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Harsin tried the hard arse, old school approach
This failed because he was just a dick who clearly cared about himself and not the kids.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:39 pm to LanierSpots
Agree. I loved it when he said we would be successful when every position group had a guy they could look at and model themselves after. It will be interesting to see which players stay and want his hard work coaching style.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:43 pm to WeagleEagle
Just saw Xavier Atkins in staying at Auburn. That’s a huge win and only makes my opinion of Alex improve.
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