re: Auburn could have hired Kirby after the 2012 season.

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And don't give me the "reaching a National Title Game" crap... there was no Playoff then. It's not like Auburn won a Semifinal Game to reach the Championship. When it comes to Trophies and records, Kirby this season can do no worse than what Gus did in '13.... and it could very likely end up being better.

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This entire thread is silly, but it is interesting that if we were using the BCS system uga wouldn't be in the title game. IMO.

It is always easy to look back and make decisions, but at the time Auburn hired Gus he was the better overall candidate. Kirby was a Saban disciple seen by many as a puppet. I never believed that, but it was the narrative. Dye wanted Kirby, the Auburn 3 went with Gus. Kirby made it easy on them by asking for things Auburn had no intention of giving.

The team Auburn had in 2013 was not nearly the team uga is in 2017. Gus should get a ton of credit for the coaching job. The miracle finish against uga doesn't wipe out a season a critical strategic coaching moves.

Luck is a part of football and all championship teams need a bit of luck during a run...UTk missed FG's in 2009, Iowa State 2011, uga not getting out of bounds 2012, uga tip 2013, Auburn forgetting how to tackle 2013, Auburn's injuries 2017...sometimes you benefit from the luck sometimes it hurts you.