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Durkin it is
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:19 pm
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Hugh Freeze is hiring DJ Durkin to be @AuburnFootball’s DC, sources tell ESPN. It will be Durkin’s fourth different stint as a DC in the SEC. He was at Texas A&M the past two seasons, Ole Miss the two seasons prior to that and Florida in 2013-14.
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Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:22 pm to Weagle25
Solid hire in my opinion. Ole Miss was ranked in the 100s in defense when Durkin came in. He worked miracles with them. A&M’s defense has been very good, they certainly shut us down. I would say more than any other team other than NM State. He was once national recruiter of the year. Saban admired him enough to have him observe practices after his dismissal from Maryland, and almost hired him this offseason before retiring.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:23 pm to DyeHardDylan
Excellent hire from both a recruiting and on field standpoint if so.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:27 pm to auyushu
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if so.
Reported by Chris Low. Confirmed by multiple Auburn sites
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:28 pm to DyeHardDylan
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they certainly shut us down
not the test standard of a good defense, unfortunately
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:30 pm to jangalang
Time to get to work now. Let’s get the players evaluated, set the scheme, see what we need in the post spring portal and get after it
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:33 pm to Weagle25
I wonder why it took so long. Was he not our first choice or were we his backup plan?
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Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:34 pm to CreweBilt
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not the test standard of a good defense, unfortunately
19th in total defense in the country while having a mediocre offense and a crap head coach is a standard for a good defense however.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:36 pm to Weagle25
I can get behind this for sure.
My patience was rewarded.
My patience was rewarded.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:36 pm to Weagle25
I like it. A definite upgrade from Roberts
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:51 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
If we have low turnover for two years, I think this will be the best recruiting staff we’ve ever had top to bottom.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 10:02 pm to Weagle25
Glad that's over. Seems to be a good hire. He has a solid resume. We could have done worse.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 10:12 pm to StringedInstruments
My guess is Kiffin was number 1
But that is purely speculation with no sources other than tea leaves from on3 info.
But that is purely speculation with no sources other than tea leaves from on3 info.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 10:13 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Don’t love the hire, but we could do much worse.
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