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Should Auburn have hired Durkin instead of Muschamp
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:39 am
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:39 am
I think that's a fair question. D.J. Durkin was Muschamp's defensive coordinator at Florida. Harbaugh hired him and his defense is one of the best in the country, meanwhile Auburn's has been shaky at best. It bears questioning exactly who was responsible for building Florida's defense the last few years.
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Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:40 am to Ramsey Rocket
Muschamp doesn't suck - he had good Ds at Florida, the talent just isn't there for Auburn.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:40 am to Ramsey Rocket
No
Next question?
Next question?
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:41 am to Ramsey Rocket
Still scared of Muschamp I see. Clinging to any hope that he won't turn us around in a year or two.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:41 am to Ramsey Rocket
Muschamp is a good DC and they would have a decent defense if AU offense didn't keep them on the field so often.
Based on the lack of secondary talent, injured Lawson, and bad offense, you can't blame Champ for everything.
Based on the lack of secondary talent, injured Lawson, and bad offense, you can't blame Champ for everything.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:43 am to NGATiger
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Muschamp is a good DC and they would have a decent defense if AU offense didn't keep them on the field so often.
People keep forgetting about this. I don't think he will ever be able to reach the elite levels he was at before because of this.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:44 am to NGATiger
The look on Muschamps face when Kentucky got the ball back near the end of their game was classic "deer in headlights".
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:45 am to rockiee
Our offense has nothing to do with our defense giving up 3rd and long over and over
This post was edited on 10/21/15 at 10:46 am
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:45 am to rockiee
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People keep forgetting about this. I don't think he will ever be able to reach the elite levels he was at before because of this.
Yep. Good DCs walking into the fire if they go to coach at programs running this type of offense.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:50 am to Ramsey Rocket
Durkin inherited a defense that ranked 7th in yards/game in 2014 at 311 ypg, and 27th in points allowed/game at 23 ppg.
Muschamp inherited a shitshow.
Both are very good at what they do. Will just has more work cut out for him
Muschamp inherited a shitshow.
Both are very good at what they do. Will just has more work cut out for him
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:51 am to Ramsey Rocket
Durkin took over a relatively good, experienced defense in Michigan. That side of the ball certainly wasn't why that team regressed under Brady Hoke.
Auburn hasn't had a good defense in a long time.
Auburn hasn't had a good defense in a long time.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:51 am to NGATiger
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if AU offense didn't keep them on the field so often.
except TOP is not the problem
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:52 am to Ramsey Rocket
Auburn doesnt have the defensive talent right now. Add that to losing Lawson and it's no surprise their defense is still a shite show.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:53 am to Ramsey Rocket
Auburn should have hired some players that could tackle, shed blocks, and cover.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:57 am to m45auburn
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Clinging to any hope that he won't turn us around in a year or two.
Do Auburn fans cling to hope to turn around in a year or two every other year?
Posted on 10/21/15 at 11:02 am to Ramsey Rocket
Like others said, Muschamp doesn't have the players right now. AU's D can't tackle or cover well. Combine that w/ Lawson being out and Boom's job is much more difficult.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 11:02 am to TheSandman
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Our offense has nothing to do with our defense giving up 3rd and long over and over
I think you are missing my point. There is no reason your Defense can't be very good but I don't believe it will ever reach elite levels. I'm not blaming your current struggles on D because of your offense.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 11:07 am to rockiee
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I'm not blaming your current struggles on D because of your offense.
you arent?
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they would have a decent defense if AU offense didn't keep them on the field so often.
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I don't think he will ever be able to reach the elite levels he was at before because of this[quote above].
Posted on 10/21/15 at 11:13 am to NYCAuburn
Muschamp is a good DC but may have an ego thing working for a 2 year HC. Lane Kiffin at Bama worked because the age difference and accomplishments of Saban (and cause he don't take no shite). Auburn tries to copy Bama in everything but it never really works.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 11:13 am to Ramsey Rocket
This is a very new & interesting question that has not been brought up in the past resulting in the same back & forth bickering between the same fanbases....
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