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Let's say Hugh survives this year
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:40 am
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:40 am
Do you think he will try to bring in another QB for next year, stick with Jackson Arnold, or put everything into getting Deuce ready?
I bet he would stick with Jackson Arnold and say he was so close.
I bet he would stick with Jackson Arnold and say he was so close.
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Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:53 am to wareaglepete
He would have to bring in someone else, and would have to overhaul the offensive staff and give up play-calling.
But then you run into the obvious reality that you're not going to get the guys you want because he is a lame-duck coach on the hottest of hot seats, hence why its pretty pointless to bring him back barring an actual turnaround.
But then you run into the obvious reality that you're not going to get the guys you want because he is a lame-duck coach on the hottest of hot seats, hence why its pretty pointless to bring him back barring an actual turnaround.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:23 am to wareaglepete
JA will probably transfer. No OC is going to come work for Hugh knowing he's on the hot seat not a good one anyway
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:51 am to wareaglepete
If he stays, our starting qb is likely not on campus. Nor is our OC, in my opinion.
I think we could get a good OC but would probably need to get one from a G5 that has shown innovative play. I doubt that would happen.
Next year would be such an exciting schedule (away at least) if I did not anticipate such uninspiring coaching.
I think we could get a good OC but would probably need to get one from a G5 that has shown innovative play. I doubt that would happen.
Next year would be such an exciting schedule (away at least) if I did not anticipate such uninspiring coaching.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:53 am to wareaglepete
JA marriage will probably be over for self-preservation purposes for both parties
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:57 am to jangalang
I agree with Jang. I think Hugh will bring in at least 1 new QB.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:58 am to wareaglepete
If he doesnt bring in someone else it will confirm to me that he is waiting to collect his buyout. I dont see how an Offensive minded coach can so consistently pick underachieving QBs every single year. I was surprised he rode with Thorne so I dont put it past him to not have the awareness to bring another QB on.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:01 am to FahQGump
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waiting to collect his buyout.
Sounds like a play about modern college football.
Like “Waiting for Godot.”
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:06 am to metafour
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He would have to bring in someone else,
We fought and emptied yalls lunch money for deuce. How long before he can play? No reason a sophomore should not be ready to go.
Unless he is not getting coached
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:38 am to wareaglepete
Let’s say he doesn’t.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:45 am to LanierSpots
Ill never be convinced paying for a HS QB is worth hardly any NIL money with the way CFB is today. If they flop you've wasted money that couldve been spent on the best portal QB, plus we dont have to worry about them overachieving because that dont happen to QBs at Auburn
Posted on 10/29/25 at 10:09 am to LanierSpots
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We fought and emptied yalls lunch money for deuce. How long before he can play? No reason a sophomore should not be ready to go.
This is why I told you all that the traditional 5-star HS QB recruiting strategy was stupid and a complete waste of resources (money). They do not present any value as freshmen, but they will not sit for 2-3 years. And if your job is on the line you obviously can't go into the season with an unproven QB who has never taken any meaningful snaps either.
Its a completely dated model that doesn't work in this era of football.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 10:28 am to wareaglepete
If Hugh survives, I suspect we'll get the "this year, it's all on me and I'm running the offense completely" routine. There will probably be a few token sacrifices made in the staff to appease the angry fanbase... likely Thornton and Aigamaua, maybe even Nix. I doubt he brings in an OC of any note. Who would want to coach for this guy? Why waste the money? If Freeze comes back, we're just kicking the can one season until he's fired because next year would nearly be a lock for a losing record.
As for QB, I don't see Arnold coming back. He cost far too much for what he's delivered and I can't see that sitting well with those who invested that money. They may pitch either Deuce or Daniels being the "QB of the future", but it's really hard for me to see Deuce hanging around after this season and there will be money waiting for him. We'll pick up a couple of other guys like Daniels to fill out the roster, get our asses handed to us next season and then Hugh would be fired... if he survives this season.
As for QB, I don't see Arnold coming back. He cost far too much for what he's delivered and I can't see that sitting well with those who invested that money. They may pitch either Deuce or Daniels being the "QB of the future", but it's really hard for me to see Deuce hanging around after this season and there will be money waiting for him. We'll pick up a couple of other guys like Daniels to fill out the roster, get our asses handed to us next season and then Hugh would be fired... if he survives this season.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 5:22 pm to AUCom96
He will promise to bring in an OC, that OC will get the QB... After the first play call that is different than Hugh wants, Hugh starts calling the plays.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 6:13 pm to allin2010
You have to bring in the HS QB or you do what we continue to do which is a disaster. Get one that is willing to learn for two years which is typically the case - see bama, UGA, Ohio state, Texas,
This renting a QB is not working for us
This renting a QB is not working for us
Posted on 10/29/25 at 6:46 pm to attalla
Kiffin has been renting QBs and he does just fine. Also, even 5 star QBs are no guarantee of success. QBs are hard to scout as their play doesn't always translate to the college level. Same thing with college to NFL.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:05 pm to AUstar
Kiffin is a qb whisperer, always has been but not everyone is. Got to try to bring them in and grow them.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:53 pm to wareaglepete
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Let's say Hugh survives this year
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wareaglepete
Now add the question what if Durkin is gone to a HC job?
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:12 pm to attalla
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This renting a QB is not working for us
Well……. It worked with Cam, Marshall, and to a degree Stidham.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 6:36 am to AUstar
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Kiffin has been renting QBs and he does just fine
Kiffen runs a good offense and has more sense of what fits his team than Freeze. We've rented two. Both have been sub-par and for many of the same reasons.
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