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re: Rumored/Hired Assistant Coaches (Rocker Out, Eason In)
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:28 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:28 pm to CaptainBrannigan
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Like what exactly?
Not sure if true but rumor was T-Will was pushing the sjw stuff and causing issues in the locker room
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Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:32 pm to AubieinNC2009
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"Last time with T-Will for me. Not surprised he wasn't retained. I'm sure Harsin did some heavy vetting and didn't want T-Will anywhere near his program. You can't divide a locker room, let outside interference cloud your judgment and tell anyone who would listen that your boss is an complete idiot and have a job in coaching. I could go on with this but I think enough has been said. T-Will is as much to blame for last year and any assistant coach or coordinator.
Be interesting to see where he ends up. "
In before "thats not true". But but but why isn't he still here then?
He also needs a massive lesson in humility. Got drunk off his own hype and got played hard on the recruiting trail this past year. How many elite LB's were either committed or heavily leaning to us early, and went elsewhere? This was before the season fell apart and Malzahn was canned.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:32 pm to TailbackU
Official Presser
I like these numbers, but how is he with the Special teams/LBs specifically we'll have to find out:
"In three seasons at Fresno State (2017-19), Watts' defense ranked in the Top 10 nationally in several statistical categories. In 2018, the Bulldogs finished with a 12-2 record and were Mountain West Champions.
In 2018, the Bulldogs ranked third nationally in scoring defense, surrendering 14.1 points per game. Fresno State also finished the 2018 campaign ranked in the Top 10 in the FBS in red zone defense (1st), scoring defense (3rd), passes intercepted (4th), passing efficiency defense (5th) and turnover margin (9th). Individually, Watts helped mentor linebacker Jeff Allison as the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year in 2018."
I like these numbers, but how is he with the Special teams/LBs specifically we'll have to find out:
"In three seasons at Fresno State (2017-19), Watts' defense ranked in the Top 10 nationally in several statistical categories. In 2018, the Bulldogs finished with a 12-2 record and were Mountain West Champions.
In 2018, the Bulldogs ranked third nationally in scoring defense, surrendering 14.1 points per game. Fresno State also finished the 2018 campaign ranked in the Top 10 in the FBS in red zone defense (1st), scoring defense (3rd), passes intercepted (4th), passing efficiency defense (5th) and turnover margin (9th). Individually, Watts helped mentor linebacker Jeff Allison as the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year in 2018."
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:42 pm to TemperdTiger
It's time to get to work.
I am excited about Auburn football for the first time in several years. It won't be a one year turnaround, but I think we got the right man for the job.
I am excited about Auburn football for the first time in several years. It won't be a one year turnaround, but I think we got the right man for the job.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:44 pm to MrAUTigers
And thank god for the portal.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:50 pm to jsmoove
Feels like we got a few guys with west coast ties. Will be interesting to see if we start to pull more recruits from out there. I know we have a lot more offers out to guys in that direction already
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:54 pm to TemperdTiger
Defense:
DC/Safeties - Derek Mason
DL - Tracy Rocker
ILB/Defensive Run Game - Jeff Schmedding
CB - Zac Etheridge
OLB/ST - Bert Watts
Offense:
OC/QB- Mike Bobo
OL - Will Friend
TE - Brad Bedell
RB - Carnell "Cadillac" Williams
WR - Cornelius Williams
Off Field staff:
Associate AD/Chief of Staff - Brad Larrondo
Director of Recruiting - Darren Uscher
S&C - Jeff Pittman
DC/Safeties - Derek Mason
DL - Tracy Rocker
ILB/Defensive Run Game - Jeff Schmedding
CB - Zac Etheridge
OLB/ST - Bert Watts
Offense:
OC/QB- Mike Bobo
OL - Will Friend
TE - Brad Bedell
RB - Carnell "Cadillac" Williams
WR - Cornelius Williams
Off Field staff:
Associate AD/Chief of Staff - Brad Larrondo
Director of Recruiting - Darren Uscher
S&C - Jeff Pittman
This post was edited on 1/21/21 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 1/21/21 at 1:56 pm to metafour
Not sure why this board feels the need to smear each coach on the way out to explain why they’re not retained (or why they left).
It could just as likely be that Harsin wanted to go a different direction with some of the position instruction. TWill was great for us as a player and coach. It didn’t work out for him to stay. Wish him the best of luck going forward
It could just as likely be that Harsin wanted to go a different direction with some of the position instruction. TWill was great for us as a player and coach. It didn’t work out for him to stay. Wish him the best of luck going forward
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:00 pm to TheJones
quote:Exactly. Would have loved to keep him, but Harsin obviously is looking for a different type of skillset. This gives TWill a chance to develop and grow as a coach, and maybe we'll see him back on the Plains sometime in the near future
Not sure why this board feels the need to smear each coach on the way out to explain why they’re not retained (or why they left).
It could just as likely be that Harsin wanted to go a different direction with some of the position instruction. TWill was great for us as a player and coach. It didn’t work out for him to stay. Wish him the best of luck going forward
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:12 pm to The Nino
Pivoting away from the gossip hour and taking a look at the staff as a whole —
Anyone else noticing Harsin heavily influencing the position coach hires?
This was a bug talking point on the last head coach. Personally, it’s always seemed normal to me. Just curious what the board’s interpretation is on this now
Anyone else noticing Harsin heavily influencing the position coach hires?
This was a bug talking point on the last head coach. Personally, it’s always seemed normal to me. Just curious what the board’s interpretation is on this now
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:18 pm to jsmoove
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And thank god for the portal.
Looks like a very good year to have changed head coaches. With portal and this year not being counted I can see why so many.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:24 pm to awestruck
I guess we still need to add GAs?
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:29 pm to jsmoove
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And thank god for the portal.
Yep. Hopefully we can go get some OL...........if for nothing more than depth.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:30 pm to TemperdTiger
I read where Watts ran a hybrid 3-4 defense at Fresno while he was DC there.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:36 pm to AubieinNC2009
quote:There we're never any issues with the team just dumb fans who lack perspective. What TWill did for the team this year was praised by people, players and coaches alike.
Not sure if true but rumor was T-Will was pushing the sjw stuff and causing issues in the locker room
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:39 pm to TheJones
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Anyone else noticing Harsin heavily influencing the position coach hires?
I mean, but how much did he though? Defensively, I honestly don't know how much he really had a say in those hires. Did he have some influence, sure, but Mason had pretty direct relationship with Rocker at Vandy and apparently had recommendation with Ethridge. Watts, no idea there.
Offensively, Friend is because of Bobo. Rest of the offensive staff, no idea.
I mean the head coach should have some pretty serious input on the position coaches. I think most of people's issues with Gus was more that the positional coaches he hired, basically only ever coached for him. Every coach is going to have their guys, it is usually nice to have guys that have coached elsewhere before and had some success.
I think Auburn fans would have no problem with a head coach being a dictator of the program, you just better succeed at what you do
This post was edited on 1/21/21 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:40 pm to metafour
quote:Its 100% not true. TWill remained neutral with all the coaching stuff, which caused some issues because other coaches wanted him to pick sides. We're were in it with Mondon and others until the rumors of Gus being fired got started. Both of these post are complete BS.
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"Last time with T-Will for me. Not surprised he wasn't retained. I'm sure Harsin did some heavy vetting and didn't want T-Will anywhere near his program. You can't divide a locker room, let outside interference cloud your judgment and tell anyone who would listen that your boss is an complete idiot and have a job in coaching. I could go on with this but I think enough has been said. T-Will is as much to blame for last year and any assistant coach or coordinator.
Be interesting to see where he ends up. "
In before "thats not true". But but but why isn't he still here then?
He also needs a massive lesson in humility. Got drunk off his own hype and got played hard on the recruiting trail this past year. How many elite LB's were either committed or heavily leaning to us early, and went elsewhere? This was before the season fell apart and Malzahn was canned.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:42 pm to TheJones
quote:I see the same thing.. Lot of guys his has a history with or some kind of connection. I'm guessing the OC and DC's still interviewed them and we're fine with it them though.
Pivoting away from the gossip hour and taking a look at the staff as a whole —
Anyone else noticing Harsin heavily influencing the position coach hires?
This was a bug talking point on the last head coach. Personally, it’s always seemed normal to me. Just curious what the board’s interpretation is on this now
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:44 pm to jt33
Regardless. As Jones said, we have a staff now. Gus and his guys didn't work out and we will never know the details. Let's move on and support our coaches we have now.
Posted on 1/21/21 at 2:45 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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I think Auburn fans would have no problem with a head coach being a dictator of the program, you just better succeed at what you do
I think this is what I’m wanting to point out
It was just a weird talking point to me so I was curious to know where people were at with it now
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