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re: What I’m hearing (coaching search)
Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:03 pm to LRB1967
Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:03 pm to LRB1967
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How do you know that Sumrall would keep Durkin or that Durkin would stay if Sumrall was hired?
Would make sense for all involved if (1) Sumrall is to coach Tulane through the playoffs, however long that is (in a fair and just world, this WOULD happen), and (2) he is comfortable leaving Durkin at the helm for that long.
Sumrall coaches Tulane while Durkin holds recruiting and the current roster together.
In a fair and just world, the December signing period would be abolished; coaches would not leave their current assignments for new jobs while they still have games to coach, and the transfer portal would not open until the coaching carousel has stopped spinning. If it takes (major) changes to the college football calendar to make that happen, so be it.
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Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:22 pm to Broadside Bob
Durkin will need to stay on to coach our bowl game anyway after we beat bamas arse
Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:26 pm to AUCE05
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Because it would cost another 5-7M to fire him. Another 5-7 to get a new DC. If there isnt any issues, why cost your program and additional 10M to hire a new guy? No other business let's a manager come in and fire/replace entire departments immediately.
Its more like buying a failing resturant but saying you cant fire the cook. He works for cheap. No one that isn't desperate for this position would agree to this. A HC putting his name, reputation, career, and income on the line when his biggest hire is forced tells me he has ZERO leverage or reason to be at Auburn. Another Harsin hire here and we will make Nebraska's fall look like amateur work. Sounds like exaggeration but we're not far from not seeing Auburn compete again until were too old to enjoy it.
Auburn can save the 10m if they want. Sooner or later the cost of shite seasons will start showing no matter how loyal the fan base is. But hey, I guess that's why I'm not rich.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:43 pm to Placekicker
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There is no denying that Kiffin is a great coach.
But, do we really wanna put ourselves through what Ole Miss fans are going through right now? His name is going to be associated with every big coaching job every year.
And every time it is, he’s gonna flirt with them and troll everyone. Do we really want a “will he or won’t he leave” every other year?
To me, it’s not worth it.
Solid point and the biggest con of hiring Kiffin, IMO. It at the point to where I dont care if the coach works here and another school, as long as Auburn is winning 10 games a year I say keep paying the man. I HOPE we nail the hire, but all I see is alot of potential and 0 guarantees to choose from.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:01 pm to jangalang
I wouldn’t run you about the better hire or AD.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:18 pm to AUCE05
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Because it would cost another 5-7M to fire him. Another 5-7 to get a new DC. If there isnt any issues, why cost your program and additional 10M to hire a new guy?
Perfectly legitimate. Durkin will not be forced on anyone. If Auburn and Cohen want to keep Durkin, and a certain level of candidate won't agree, Auburn and Cohen won't hire the candidate.
If a certain level of candidate agrees then he is OK with Durkin.
Obviously these scenarios wouldn't apply to the highest tier of candidates and Cohen would not be some dumb arse about it.
In addition to being a good DC and having a large buy out, Durkin is a security blanket for player retention, which does matter in these times.
One can say that it is a good thing that maybe Cohen is concerned about winning NOW.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:37 pm to AUstar
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Yep. If Mike is serious and really heard "ACC OC" then Faulkner is the only acceptable name. Not only acceptable, but a home run if he would actually leave GT for a semi-lateral OC position.
Kade Bell Pitt.
“In 52 career games as an offensive coordinator, Bell's teams produced more than 500 yards 31 times (60%).”
Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:41 pm to jangalang
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And Sumrall's best win is Duke...
Duke who beat Cal who beat Louisville this year...
Duke Who beat Clemson who beat Louisville this year...
We can play the who tit for tat but don't need to. Everyone has an opinion on the next hire. I just hope that they get this one correct. They didn't the past two & I didn't want either of them... The last one that I wanted is playing in the playoffs this year. Also a guy I am interested in also may have his team in the playoffs...we will see...
Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:48 pm to 88TIger
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Duke Who beat Clemson who beat Louisville this year...
Transitive property propaganda lol what is this aufamily.
UTSA also hammered Tulane you dumb frick. Let's just go transitive that way since youre feeling dumb.
This post was edited on 11/21/25 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 11/21/25 at 9:02 pm to Broadside Bob
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Sumrall coaches Tulane while Durkin holds recruiting and the current roster together.
If they wanted to go further they could hire the new OC as well during this time & make an announcement. This would help or might help get more good offense players before Sumrall is officially announced.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 9:10 pm to jangalang
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UTSA also hammered Tulane you dumb frick.
You were the one pointing out that their best win was Duke. Who is above your guy in their standings. I understand transitive but hey I guess you are the expert. You have proven time and again on this board that you are the dumb frick with your stupid takes on a lot of things & don't do a whole lot of research.
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Posted on 11/21/25 at 9:12 pm to 88TIger
Posted on 11/21/25 at 9:13 pm to 88TIger
Duke is 5-5 overall.
You are comedy hour
You are comedy hour
Posted on 11/21/25 at 9:36 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
Why is OM so confident Sumrall would crawl across broken glass to go there?
Posted on 11/21/25 at 9:48 pm to jangalang
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Duke is 5-5 overall.
You are comedy hour
Aren't you the one who was talking smack about Tulane not beating anyone but yet they beat Duke who is ahead of Brohm who is someone I think you have been talking up? Seriously dude...pick a coach & learn how to do some analysis. Your takes take no thought...
Posted on 11/21/25 at 10:02 pm to 88TIger
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Aren't you the one who was talking smack about Tulane not beating anyone but yet they beat Duke
Louisville has beat 5 top ten opponents. Sumrall's best victory is a 5-5 school. Your insistence on using the transitive property is bizarre.
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Your takes take no thought...
You use transitive property. That's elementary as it gets lil bro. Louisville is 7-3, Duke is 5-5 and may not even make a bowl game.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 10:02 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
So, I know, I know, it's Mike G. but according to him and Dukes on the latest War Rapport, the ACC OC that he mentioned that all the HC candidates agreed to is Buster Faulkner at Ga. Tech.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 10:09 pm to 88TIger
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Duke who beat Cal who beat Louisville this year...
Tulane lost to UTSA which lost to Temple which lost to Army which lost to Tarleton State which lost to Abilene Christian.
Scintillating 88Tiger logic for you. Abilene Christian>
Posted on 11/21/25 at 10:31 pm to AUFiend
Would be sweet.
Hopefully Cohen is getting ahead of the curve and really financially prioritizing coordinators, while keeping HC salary more reasonable.
I can dream.
Hopefully Cohen is getting ahead of the curve and really financially prioritizing coordinators, while keeping HC salary more reasonable.
I can dream.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 10:40 pm to AUFiend
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according to him and Dukes on the latest War Rapport, the ACC OC that he mentioned that all the HC candidates agreed to is Buster Faulkner at Ga. Tech
Where are you finding this info? Last I listened to he just said “mystery candidate” or whatever.
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