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Charles Kelly… Yikes

Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:07 pm
Posted by CorchJay
Member since Nov 2018
20778 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:07 pm
Not saying it’s a bad hire but ughh.

What I am hearing tonight.

JABA
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
22773 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:08 pm to
Thanks. My dinner just wound up in the toilet.
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
44558 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:10 pm to
We arent hiring Charles. Your plug is terrible.
Posted by CorchJay
Member since Nov 2018
20778 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:13 pm to
We will see. Just what I have heard from 2 people tonight that he is the legit leader at this point. I hope they are wrong.

I would like Sumrall. Neither are homeruns
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
49180 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:14 pm to

Posted by CorchJay
Member since Nov 2018
20778 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:17 pm to
I will take Kelly over Hugh right now tho
Posted by AUveritas
Member since Aug 2013
3431 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:21 pm to
Would be such an on-brand hire. Gotta keep it in the family.
Posted by metafour
Member since Feb 2007
4213 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:23 pm to
I'll believe the Charles Kelly stuff when I see it. Fan interest would be at an all-time low if you make that move.
Posted by HailToTheChiz
Back in Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
53263 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:24 pm to
quote:

We will see. Just what I have heard from 2 people tonight that he is the legit leader at this point. I hope they are wrong.

I would like Sumrall. Neither are homeruns


There are no home runs in this situation. Kelly would be yuck
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
22773 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:26 pm to
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Kelly would be yuck.


Having Charles Kelly as head coach is the equivalent of shitting your pants at the White House.
Posted by AUdime
Member since Oct 2012
838 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:27 pm to
I could see Auburn doing this. I would recommend they hire someone young for some fresh ideas and energy, but I'm sure they'll choose old and familiar instead.
Posted by CorchJay
Member since Nov 2018
20778 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:29 pm to
I’m all in for Sumrall. But he’s a crap shoot as well.
Posted by AUstar
Member since Dec 2012
19104 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:30 pm to
Nothing against Kelly, but please no. He's 58 and just got his first HC job at Jax St.

Just give me a younger guy, please. If you look at coaches with natties (who are still coaching), they were all hired around age 40.
Posted by AUveritas
Member since Aug 2013
3431 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:35 pm to
Kelly is 1 step above hiring Jimbo. Neither would surprise me
Posted by smuphy72
Bham
Member since Nov 2009
4217 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:49 pm to
I’ve heard Kelly’s name mentioned as well.

Charles Kelly/Drink/Sumrall are the main 3 I’ve heard over and over
Posted by The_SwAUggford
Member since Jan 2013
3838 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:50 pm to
Super fan interest yeah

Facebook fans would eat it up
This post was edited on 11/1/25 at 11:51 pm
Posted by smuphy72
Bham
Member since Nov 2009
4217 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:53 pm to
quote:

I’m all in for Sumrall. But he’s a crap shoot as well.


Strong Napier vibes here for me.
Posted by CorchJay
Member since Nov 2018
20778 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:55 pm to
Same not saying it’s a done deal but would say entering tomorrow Kelly is the leader until some phone calls are made.

Also hearing Freeze will know tonight he’s let go. Obviously that won’t get out tonight.
Posted by metafour
Member since Feb 2007
4213 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:56 pm to
Eat what up? The fact that he was a random player here in the 1980's? Its not like Charles Kelly built up any coaching goodwill at Auburn as an assistant.

Charles Kelly isn't some all-time AU great. I doubt that most Facebook fans even know that he played football here.
Posted by CorchJay
Member since Nov 2018
20778 posts
Posted on 11/1/25 at 11:59 pm to
As far as Durkin everyone likes him around the program but afraid of some perception of rehab U for coaches.

I think Durkin could also get some looks at a place like Tulane to be head coach if we don’t hire him.

If Durkin leaves then we may take a player hit. Not sure any player on the offensive side cares if a coaching change is made
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