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re: What I’m hearing (coaching search)
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:48 pm to auburnnyc94
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:48 pm to auburnnyc94
Hopefully we have a much better fallback option than Durkin.
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Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:48 pm to AUtigR24
Relax folks. Its the last weekend before most coaching hires are known. They are trying to get last minute clicks.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:51 pm to jt33
I still say it's Sumrall
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:52 pm to jt33
I don't think that's it even if the reports are wrong.. it seems to be the case that Florida now sees themselves as out of the Lane sweepstakes and the pivot is to 1. Sumrall 2. Jedd Fisch 3. Brent Key
This post was edited on 11/28/25 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:54 pm to AUtigR24
can't fix our fanbase.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:55 pm to jt33
Now it makes sense. I never thought the whole "cancelled interview with Florida" story made any sense. It's clear he did interview with them, but it got leaked so they scrambled to make up a story to hide it.
I have a feeling AU screwed this up and he will end up at Florida. AU will end up with Durkin or maybe Kelly.
One hint is Sumrall said he called Kiffin this week. Now why would he do that? To see where Kiffin was going. Kiffin probably said "I am not going to Florida, so that job is yours." If he had no interest in UF, he wouldn't have called Kiffin I don't think.
If Sumrall really was the top target and Cohen failed, he needs to be fired.
I have a feeling AU screwed this up and he will end up at Florida. AU will end up with Durkin or maybe Kelly.
One hint is Sumrall said he called Kiffin this week. Now why would he do that? To see where Kiffin was going. Kiffin probably said "I am not going to Florida, so that job is yours." If he had no interest in UF, he wouldn't have called Kiffin I don't think.
If Sumrall really was the top target and Cohen failed, he needs to be fired.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:57 pm to FearlessFreep
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meta, while i generally have agreed with most of your takes during this search, i contend that ‘winning 10 games at garbage bottom feeder programs means they will succeed at AU with 3x more resources’ is the same logic that stuck us with Freezus
Those two are doing that today in the SEC. With Freeze we were looking at SEC success 7+ years ago which is completely different. The game had changed, the league had changed, and Freeze had changed. Its not the same thing at all.
Anyone who wants to argue that Durkin is more likely to succeed than Lea or Drinkwitz is retarded.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 12:59 pm to AUstar
Someone on the CCB mentioned that Sumrall wasn't happy with the Durkin situation. He was willing to keep Durkin but, apparently, Durkin was promised he'd get to stay before Sumrall was even asked. Apparently, that set off a red flag for Sumrall.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:01 pm to metafour
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Anyone who wants to argue that Durkin is more likely to succeed than Lea or Drinkwitz is retarded.
You’re the only one making this an argument. My take is all three would be a bad hire but the only difference is, Lea and Drink would cost more in salary and payouts when they are fired in two to three years.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:03 pm to auburnnyc94
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Waiting to announce Durkin at least gives Cohen the cover to say he conducted a real coaching search
True. I still think it's sumrall but I'm fine either way. I don't think Durkin is a bad coach and with the right OC who knows. I actually trust Durkin to be able to build a better staff than Sumrall could because all of his connections at the P4 level
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:05 pm to marshallcotiger
If it is Durkin, I wouldn't be surprised if it's leaked or announced before the game tomorrow night.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:05 pm to metafour
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If the national media guys are all reporting that Sumrall and Florida are working towards a deal, then that is likely what is happening.
This is why weeks ago when everyone was saying it’s a done deal, I was saying the exact opposite. There is no such thing as a done deal until the contract is signed.. This is why I also I did not want the AD wrapping this search up two weeks before the IB like some suggested because your front runner and his agent would be idiots to stop fielding offers. I pray to God Cohen didn’t sit on his arse the past couple weeks thinking it was all wrapped up and the search was over. Having to fire the coaching search back up after you shut it down would be criminal negligence in this case.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:05 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
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You’re the only one making this an argument. My take is all three would be a bad hire but the only difference is, Lea and Drink would cost more in salary and payouts when they are fired in two to three years.
Son, you have no idea who would or wouldn't succeed here. If you did, you'd be working as an AD somewhere and not rubbing your dick on here with the rest of us.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:07 pm to metafour
Then why are you applying Durkin's record at Maryland to coaching at AU today? I tend to agree that it's a completely different job today than it was then but you have to apply it to both sides.
Drink and Lea have been solid but would you be shocked or even remotely surprised if Drink goes 6-6 the next 3 years as some of the bigger SEC programs maybe start to figure this new era out?
Drink and Lea have been solid but would you be shocked or even remotely surprised if Drink goes 6-6 the next 3 years as some of the bigger SEC programs maybe start to figure this new era out?
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:08 pm to metafour
Kid, you blowing Lea and Drink over and over does not make them a successful choice. I know you are about pushing your choices but they are off the board so time to wipe your chin and move on.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:08 pm to metafour
quote:Apparently our last 2 ADs don’t, either.
you have no idea who would or wouldn't succeed here
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:12 pm to AUveritas
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Someone on the CCB mentioned that Sumrall wasn't happy with the Durkin situation. He was willing to keep Durkin but, apparently, Durkin was promised he'd get to stay before Sumrall was even asked. Apparently, that set off a red flag for Sumrall.
I believe that if Cohen misses on Sumrall this will be the reason. Cohen has been possessed over "roster detention". It has also been reported that he was highly suggesting that Vontrell King Williams and Marcus Davis be retained also.
This post was edited on 11/28/25 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:12 pm to AU86
How would anyone even know that information? Lol.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:12 pm to TTsTowel
My UF cousins are saying Sumrall and thanking me for telling them yesterday. WTF is going on. I didn’t want him until we had him, now I’m upset. LOL.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 1:13 pm to auburnnyc94
Think about this-
1. Nix is OC here. Where was he at his last stop again?
2. Durkin is DC here. Where was he before he came to us?
3. Kiffin has to be licking his chops to get his hands on Deuce and see what he could do with him.
4. A WR room that he would destroy defenses with.
5. Unlike last time, Auburn is in alignment. Freeze’s recruiting and the NIL proved that.
All the pieces are in place. Just need a Maestro to bring it all together.
Cohen playing 5-D chess
Kiffin to Auburn confirmed…
1. Nix is OC here. Where was he at his last stop again?
2. Durkin is DC here. Where was he before he came to us?
3. Kiffin has to be licking his chops to get his hands on Deuce and see what he could do with him.
4. A WR room that he would destroy defenses with.
5. Unlike last time, Auburn is in alignment. Freeze’s recruiting and the NIL proved that.
All the pieces are in place. Just need a Maestro to bring it all together.
Cohen playing 5-D chess
Kiffin to Auburn confirmed…
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