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Gus staying at AU + Art Briles is the smartest move AU and Gus could make
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:28 pm
AU could pay Briles less than half of what he made at Baylor, not a bad deal for him considering his circumstances and a deal for AU when considering buyouts and what AU would have to pay in what appears to be an all out offseason war. Regardless, I would rather spend money on assistants that will impact the team opposed to spending money on buyouts and rolling the dice that the next one will be worth a shite.
We do know these positives about Gus:
- The players get in less trouble under him than they have in a long time
- The players he recruits almost always qualify
- He will kick one of the best players off the team if he is not following team rules
- He does not have personal issues that reflect negatively on AU
- AU recruits very, very well under him
- He's a likable guy and represents AU in a positive light
- He doesn't listen to everything fans are saying (Garner can't recruit/Dline sucks - D Craig and Trob were death blows - etc)
Now for the failings:
- He's too loyal when it's evident change needs to happen
- He's stubborn and likes to personally try and fix an issue and/or force his original plan when it's evident it won't work (square in round hole type thing)
- He doens't listen to others enough (contradictory I know)
With that said, the positives about Gus outweigh the bad. If he will adapt and invite an outside influence in on offense, he has shown himself to be a good head coach in the capacities that matter for a clean, consistent program. We're stuck on the offensive woes because we're used to seeing such a potent offense. It all boils down to him not knowing how to operate under a guy like Sean White with 5* WRs. An OC like Briles could turn this around very quickly.
It would not take long to weather the storm of hiring Briles in a support position. He is not dictating the program, and Gus has proven to run it by the books. It's really a no-brainier and is definitely the route AU should take. Even at elevated salaries for assistants, it would take AU several years to match what buyouts + bidding wars for new coaches would be. Briles at OC is the smartest option, hands down. Let's see if Gus can swallow his pride and take that route.
We do know these positives about Gus:
- The players get in less trouble under him than they have in a long time
- The players he recruits almost always qualify
- He will kick one of the best players off the team if he is not following team rules
- He does not have personal issues that reflect negatively on AU
- AU recruits very, very well under him
- He's a likable guy and represents AU in a positive light
- He doesn't listen to everything fans are saying (Garner can't recruit/Dline sucks - D Craig and Trob were death blows - etc)
Now for the failings:
- He's too loyal when it's evident change needs to happen
- He's stubborn and likes to personally try and fix an issue and/or force his original plan when it's evident it won't work (square in round hole type thing)
- He doens't listen to others enough (contradictory I know)
With that said, the positives about Gus outweigh the bad. If he will adapt and invite an outside influence in on offense, he has shown himself to be a good head coach in the capacities that matter for a clean, consistent program. We're stuck on the offensive woes because we're used to seeing such a potent offense. It all boils down to him not knowing how to operate under a guy like Sean White with 5* WRs. An OC like Briles could turn this around very quickly.
It would not take long to weather the storm of hiring Briles in a support position. He is not dictating the program, and Gus has proven to run it by the books. It's really a no-brainier and is definitely the route AU should take. Even at elevated salaries for assistants, it would take AU several years to match what buyouts + bidding wars for new coaches would be. Briles at OC is the smartest option, hands down. Let's see if Gus can swallow his pride and take that route.
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Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:30 pm to AUbagman
I didnt read the whole post but Briles as OC makes a whole lotta sense on multiple levels.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:34 pm to Rhymenoceros
Yeah, it's a wall of text, but definitely what I think should happen. At the very least, Briles "consults" and his son calls the plays. It would be shockingly dumb for all parties involved if this did not happen.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:43 pm to AUbagman
I'm down with Briles at OC.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:50 pm to Aubie Spr96
Solid fundamentals DC with good recruits and an OC that knows how to utilize players under a clean CEO coach that represents the school well? Pure genius! Will JJ bite?
I am all for Briles "consulting" starting this week.
I am all for Briles "consulting" starting this week.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:53 pm to AUbagman
excellent post.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:54 pm to AUbagman
Id settle for his son Kendal Briles as long as he brings Jarrett Stidham with him
Posted on 9/25/16 at 12:57 pm to BowlJackson
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Id settle for his son Kendal Briles
I think both would be a part of the deal. Kendal would prob work with the QB's.
Somebody who gets good info told me right before the season that there was a chance that Briles could be a consultant before the year was out.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 3:33 pm to AUbagman
Posted on 9/25/16 at 4:26 pm to AUbagman
My dad is friends with some fairly large boosters, that don't have any influence per se but rub shoulders with those that do, and the Art Briles train is picking up a lot of steam and is currently in a more-likely-than not situation. From what I was just told, is that unles the wheels fall off completely (like losing every game) Gus will not be fired, but mandates will be made which include getting rid of Lashlee. Briles roll may a "consultant" with his son as OC, but he will be calling the plays no matter the nomenclature.
This is not ground breaking stuff here and most people have assumed this, but the wheels are for sure turning. I think everyone can see that Gus has the program in a good place talent wise and generally represents the university in good manner. We really need stability but clearly the play calling must change on offense. I hope to god the convo I just heard will come to fruition.
This is not ground breaking stuff here and most people have assumed this, but the wheels are for sure turning. I think everyone can see that Gus has the program in a good place talent wise and generally represents the university in good manner. We really need stability but clearly the play calling must change on offense. I hope to god the convo I just heard will come to fruition.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 4:29 pm to Rhymenoceros
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but he will be calling the plays no matter the nomenclature.
This is an NCAA violation if he isn't a field coach.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 4:34 pm to Tigerman97
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This is an NCAA violation if he isn't a field coach.
Play calling may have been the wrong term - playbook design more or less. He will be running the O even if not calling the game
Posted on 9/25/16 at 4:44 pm to Rhymenoceros
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Play calling may have been the wrong term - playbook design more or less. He will be running the O even if not calling the game
I see. Not sure how that would work. To many cooks and all. I wouldn't mind him as the OC or his son. I am not sure it will matter if we don't find a QB with a bit more talent or maybe thats the wrong word. Play making ability.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 4:44 pm to Rhymenoceros
So you say that Gus is stubborn and wants to fix his own problems. Why would he bring someone else in that is also considered an offensive genius? That makes absolutely no sense to me. I believe it would be to many cooks in the kitchen type situation honestly.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:45 pm to brdguitar
Gus gets to keep his job would be one reason. Otherwise he is going back to being a coordinator or coach at small school.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:50 pm to brdguitar
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Why would he bring someone else in that is also considered an offensive genius?
Their skill set is much different. Briles likes to chunk it and Gus likes to run it. I think Gus knows he would be learning from a guy who knows how to work the passing game in a HUNH system.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:51 pm to UAH_Tiger2
Gus is the head man. It is not a long-term solution to tell him who to hire.
If he is told who to hire, the next OC must have authority to hire whomever he wants on he O. Otherwise, it is Tony Franklin part 2.
Not saying it can't work, but it is not likely.
If he is told who to hire, the next OC must have authority to hire whomever he wants on he O. Otherwise, it is Tony Franklin part 2.
Not saying it can't work, but it is not likely.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:59 pm to AUbagman
Herb Hand's arse better be gone too
Posted on 9/25/16 at 7:20 pm to MexicanBurtReynolds
I agree that's why I'm ready to cut ties with Gus and go try to get Herman. Herman would wreck stuff at Auburn.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 7:40 pm to Tigerman97
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I am not sure it will matter if we don't find a QB with a bit more talent or maybe thats the wrong word. Play making ability.
With our defense, Sean White is not required to to be Cam. He is a better passer than anything Bama has rolled out in years, showing you precisely that playing to the defense works great. White will put the ball right on target if given time. I just don't understand how some of our fans cannot appreciate just how good of a true passer White actually is. The only ball he struggles with is 40+ lead throws, but that isn't required when he can place the ball within several inches of a defender.
This post was edited on 9/25/16 at 7:41 pm
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