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re: The coaching list
Posted on 10/13/25 at 9:02 am to makersmark1
Posted on 10/13/25 at 9:02 am to makersmark1
my judgement in these matters is suspect, as i thought we should have gone all in on Napier after we shitcanned Gustav
then i considered Fickell the best candidate in 2022
but then again i was proven right on what an incredibly bad choice Freezus was, so theres that
anyway, forget Kiff & Cignetti, they’re going nowhere
Key/Lea/Dilly wont leave their alma maters for AU, so they’re out
Lashlee is the most likely guy the PTB will push, and that might not be the worst choice, but i’d prefer looking elsewhere
Sumrall is intriguing, and i like what Golesh is doing at USF
if those two are uninterested, we might as well get a youngish coordinator type but i don’t know who would be the best fit
ETA: if we went the “throw an outrageous amount of money at a big name” route i’d still go after Duckman, err Cristobal
then i considered Fickell the best candidate in 2022
but then again i was proven right on what an incredibly bad choice Freezus was, so theres that
anyway, forget Kiff & Cignetti, they’re going nowhere
Key/Lea/Dilly wont leave their alma maters for AU, so they’re out
Lashlee is the most likely guy the PTB will push, and that might not be the worst choice, but i’d prefer looking elsewhere
Sumrall is intriguing, and i like what Golesh is doing at USF
if those two are uninterested, we might as well get a youngish coordinator type but i don’t know who would be the best fit
ETA: if we went the “throw an outrageous amount of money at a big name” route i’d still go after Duckman, err Cristobal
This post was edited on 10/13/25 at 9:06 am
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Posted on 10/13/25 at 9:08 am to metafour
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This logic makes zero sense to me. Durkin was absolute arse as the HC at Maryland and didn't even make it to year three after a player died, whereas Lashlee and Dillingham are both winning. Under what pretense would you love to give Durkin the job and riot if Lashlee or Dillingham were hired? Furthermore, who else would hire Durkin as their HC? I haven't heard his name anywhere even with these openings coming up. Guys like Lashlee and Dillingham would absolutely garner attention in the market.
Note that I don't even think that either of those two have any reason to even leave their current jobs. Dillingham is at his alma-mater.
Because you can essentially give Durkin a limited run for free. If it still sucks, clean house. We need to avoid so called offensive guys, especially ones that came up under Gus.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 9:40 am to cadillacattack
Key has a Freeze type record until this year, and is winning with a covid QB. Not impressive
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:00 am to CorchJay
Tony Elliot of UVA. Should have hired him years ago. Great selection for HFC at AU!
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:09 am to Woodrow Wilson
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Tony Elliot of UVA. Should have hired him years ago. Great selection for HFC at AU!
Welcome to the board, Mrs. Elliot.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:10 am to FearlessFreep
Id take Dilly over Rhett. Dilly seams to have some dog in him and wants it all.
Rhett seams like the type to be content with 8 wins a year
Rhett seams like the type to be content with 8 wins a year
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:20 am to AUCE05
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Key has a Freeze type record until this year, and is winning with a covid QB. Not impressive
Look closer. He has transformed a below-average GT into a competitive team ... particularly on defense.
And that QB you're running down? ..... is number 2 in the ACC with a qbr (82) nearing that of Carson Beck. (85). Jackson Arnold is at 66 qbr.. Haynes King has 5-0 undefeated GT on a track to compete for the conference title ... and Freeze had the opportunity to secure King in the portal , instead going with JA.
Brent Key is hungry ... and it shows.
This post was edited on 10/13/25 at 10:27 am
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:24 am to AUCE05
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Key has a Freeze type record until this year, and is winning with a covid QB. Not impressive
What is a "COVID QB"? Someone who has gotten an extra year of eligibility? You fail to mention that Haynes King was a complete failure at A&M who Georgia Tech has managed to turn into a 3-year well above average starter. This wasn't some elite QB that they lucked out on. Their offense is perfectly built to extract every bit of talent out of Haynes King.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:26 am to FearlessFreep
I wanted Cristobal after Gus and I wanted Lane after Harsin.
This time, give me who I want please.
This time, give me who I want please.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:31 am to auburnnyc94
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I wanted Cristobal after Gus and I wanted Lane after Harsin. This time, give me who I want please.
Those were exactly my choices as well ....
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:31 am to metafour
You prove my point. Every offense works well with an experienced QB. Those mid-20 QBs won't be around anymore. The Tulane/Memphis coaches have better track records. Key has been terrible until this year. Ga Tech is fine with 7 win seasons. We are not.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:45 am to AUCE05
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You prove my point. Every offense works well with an experienced QB. Those mid-20 QBs won't be around anymore. The Tulane/Memphis coaches have better track records. Key has been terrible until this year. Ga Tech is fine with 7 win seasons. We are not.
Your point makes no sense, nor did I prove it.
Haynes King had just one season of actual game-experience prior to him arriving at Georgia Tech. In what way was he an "experienced QB"? He had a whopping 226 career pass attempts at Texas A&M - that is nothing. Jackson Arnold had more pass attempts last season alone at Oklahoma, in a season wherein he didn't even start every game. Jackson Arnold has a combined 480 career pass attempts right now - more than twice as many than what King had upon arrival to Georgia Tech.
You seem to be trying to make the argument that Haynes King is only good because he is "old", but his play started turning around as soon as he stepped foot at Georgia Tech in 2023 in what would have only been his second full NCAA season. He wasn't "old" then, nor was he "experienced". He was a complete reclamation project.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:48 am to AUCE05
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I'd take Franklin
I probably would too.
He's probably a high floor coach. And 5 games ago it would have cost you 10-11 million to get him.
Now, all the sudden, he might be available for the cost of any attractive higher profile coordinator.
To be clear, I'd be hiring him with the idea that, if resourced like Hugh, he'd quickly get us to a 8-9 win level with some mild upside. Auburn could use that.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 11:23 am to metafour
King is about to turn 25 years old. He is a grown man. The mental gap between an 18/19 and 25 year old is huge. Players in his original recruiting class are signing 2nd NFL contracts. If you can't see how this effects a coach winning, then we can't have this conversation and you are just wanting to argue.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 12:34 pm to AUCE05
Deion and that would probably keeps players from entering the portal.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 1:02 pm to auburnnyc94
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I wanted Cristobal after Gus and I wanted Lane after Harsin.
This time, give me who I want please.
I wanted Curt Cignetti for both hires.
I can play along...Lane only has 2 C USA titles to his belt. What has he done at Ole Miss?
Overall Conf
Ole Miss: 50–18 28–16
I don't really think that is great at Ole Miss given NIL & he is the portal king.
Mario has UM rolling...don't see him leaving his Alma Matter &
his HC Record is below....so yeah...I don't think I would like having him here without the Miami money....
Overall 89–76
Bowls 3–5
Posted on 10/13/25 at 1:59 pm to OlGrandad
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Deion and that would probably keeps players from entering the portal.
Here we go again.....Posted on 10/13/25 at 2:37 pm to 88TIger
quote:shite, forgot he was a Cane
Mario has UM rolling...don't see him leaving his Alma Matter
he wont leave there
too bad he’s 61 years old, but Vandy OC Tim Beck has a solid resume
not to mention he has a good shot to go 4-0 vs Freezus as a coach
ETA: Beck - Not A Loser, Baby
This post was edited on 10/13/25 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 10/13/25 at 3:06 pm to FearlessFreep
Ill remind all of you Freeze is still your coach. Respect his title.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 3:43 pm to CorchJay
Obligatory offer LK $13 million a year to frick with OM. If we end up with LK @ $13 million great. If not OM is poor
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