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A question for Auburn fans. Reading the Bunker, i see that

Posted on 12/21/25 at 5:26 pm
Posted by John Milner
Member since Jan 2015
7969 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 5:26 pm
more players are hitting the portal than some fans expected, especially considering that one of the reasons Durkin was retained was to prevent transfers (according to some Bunker posters). Some of those fans also think Golesh is being tight on the money side, causing some of these players to consider the portal.

So finally to my question. Why would Golesh be tight on the money when it’s not coming out of his salary ?

Edit to note that i have an On3 account but am not approved to post on the Bunker
This post was edited on 12/21/25 at 5:30 pm
Posted by Imber
Member since Sep 2017
17742 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 5:29 pm to
An Alabama fan just posted about Auburn.

Posted by John Milner
Member since Jan 2015
7969 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 5:30 pm to
quote:

An Alabama fan just posted about Auburn.


And what ?

Actually, I asked a question. It’s a trash talk board, for sure, but there’s always a chance you might get an actual discussion.
This post was edited on 12/21/25 at 5:32 pm
Posted by Imber
Member since Sep 2017
17742 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 5:31 pm to
It's just unusual. Please carry on.
Posted by tgrmeat
Member since Sep 2020
5679 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 6:18 pm to
As an Auburn fan it has never occurred to me to peruse a bama site.
Posted by borotiger
Murfreesboro Tennessee
Member since Jan 2004
13865 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 6:22 pm to
quote:

Why would Golesh be tight on the money when it’s not coming out of his salary ?


I don't think you understand how revenue sharing and NIL works.
Posted by Chad4Bama
Member since Sep 2020
8745 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 6:23 pm to
It definitely hasn't been a good start for the Russian.
Posted by captdalton
Member since Feb 2021
20339 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 6:24 pm to
quote:

An Alabama fan just posted about Auburn.


Lmber posting about Alabama.


Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
50553 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 6:29 pm to
Golesh is apparently talent eval Jesus
Posted by MrAUTigers
Florida
Member since Sep 2013
29695 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 6:54 pm to
I think some are not a good fit. I think some want more money. I think some just want to be at a different place. Hell, we had a walk-on say he is transferring.

From what I have read, Auburn football will have $30M this year. That tells me it is not about the money.
Posted by RandySavage
9 Time Natty Winner
Member since May 2012
34860 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 7:01 pm to
There have been a few that were disappointing but nothing abnormal in this new environment. A lot of people are just slow to adjust to reality. So far we're at like 22 or so in the portal, we've replaced 40 plus multiple times the last few years
Posted by trackem
Auburn, AL
Member since Jun 2009
1605 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 7:59 pm to
We’ve got a new GM making G5 evals and valuations. Unfortunately, we’re losing some players we would really like to keep.
Posted by Rip N Lip
Zambodia
Member since Jul 2019
7026 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:02 pm to
quote:

So far we're at like 22 or so in the portal, we've replaced 40 plus multiple times the last few years


You’ve replaced coaches multiple times as well. It goes hand in hand.
Posted by TrueLefty
St. Louis County
Member since Oct 2017
18399 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:08 pm to
quote:

It definitely hasn't been a good start for the Russian.

The Russians are good in chess.
Posted by Placekicker
Florida
Member since Jan 2016
12238 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:54 pm to
We are losing some talent.

Some of it was talent that was highly touted, but for whatever reason, never developed into any meaningful playing time.

Some are thought to be bad scheme fits with the new offense.

Some were role players who were being paid like all-Americans.

A few were full-time starters.

From a discipline and accountability standpoint, Golesh is the polar opposite of Hugh. Some may not like the fact that players no longer call the shots.

This is a really weird time of year. For the next two weeks, all we will hear about are departures. We won’t know who’s coming until January.

The guy has been successful and built programs everywhere he’s been. He has a plan and I trust him. He’s doing what he needs to do.
Posted by War Eagle 777
Georgia
Member since Nov 2010
439 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:57 pm to
Lot of players have trouble with the idea of your performance dictates your pay.The real world sucks
Posted by FoTownBam
Foley Al
Member since Oct 2023
4057 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:00 pm to
quote:

As an Auburn fan it has never occurred to me to peruse a bama site.

We currently have an interest in the Auburn program because there’s a couple of wideouts that we’re about to pluck from your program. This is the main reason we hired your wide receivers coach.
Posted by SECdragonmaster
Order of the Dragons
Member since Dec 2013
17334 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:17 pm to
Auburn has not “lost” a player yet.

Some guys say they are going to hit the portal in hopes of getting more NIL.

Don’t judge anything until the portal closes.

Then we can panic or celebrate.
Posted by Jdillard343434
Greenville sc
Member since Dec 2020
2372 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:21 pm to
Comrade lefty it's not where you start its where you finish
Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
33455 posts
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:21 pm to
Well it’s Golesh’s team, not Durkin’s.

Also who is entering the portal? Mostly defense, offense?

Also they may be using the portal to get more money out of Auburn, unless they’ve actually transferred.
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