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Sumrall really wanted the Auburn job
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:04 pm
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Good thing Auburn didn’t really want him or this would sting
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:05 pm to hawgfaninc
Ole Miss wanted him too
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:07 pm to hawgfaninc
Buster Faulkner is on a big rise. Will be interesting to see if he gets a HC job soon. And will be also interesting to see how Florida does without him.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:12 pm to mckibaj
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Buster Faulkner is on a big rise. Will be interesting to see if he gets a HC job soon. And will be also interesting to see how Florida does without him.
He won at Troy and Tulane. Probably going to get UF to being in the good category in the next few years. I wouldn't bet against him.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:12 pm to hawgfaninc
I wouldn't say he "really" wanted the Auburn job. In all honesty, I think Jon wanted the Alabama job but it wasn't open for him. That being said, he and Ginny are very happy in Gainesville.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:14 pm to TROJANFORCEONE
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I wouldn't say he "really" wanted the Auburn job. In all honesty, I think Jon wanted the Alabama job but it wasn't open for him.
He wanted the Ole Miss job. But Lane was dragging his feet on telling Ole Miss because he wanted to coach in the playoffs. Basically by the time Lane told Ole Miss it was too late and JS had taken the UF job.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:23 pm to mckibaj
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Buster Faulkner is on a big rise. Will be interesting to see if he gets a HC job soon. And will be also interesting to see how Florida does without him.
His name is already being mentioned for the Georgia Southern job if they don’t have a good year.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:25 pm to New Money
Doubt Buster goes to Ga So at this point.
Not that it will be a deciding factor but he already makes double what Helton makes there.
Joe Craddock who's learning under Buster may be his replacement when he decides to leave or Kade Bell (Pitt).
Not that it will be a deciding factor but he already makes double what Helton makes there.
Joe Craddock who's learning under Buster may be his replacement when he decides to leave or Kade Bell (Pitt).
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Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:27 pm to 03 West CoChamps
Most people would want the UF job over Ole Miss. Most people. Not all. It is like comparing the UF job to the Alabama job. Most will take Alabama.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:29 pm to Gatorbait2008
Idk, you have to have some confidence to want the Alabama position because of the whole Saban comparison. I think a lot were/are okay with not having that pressure.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:32 pm to hawgfaninc
quote:or Auburn could have ended up like Arkansas
Good thing Auburn didn’t really want him or this would sting
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:37 pm to Go Go Gata
I'm more worried about UNC and South Carolina at this point. I don't think he made a move to Florida to go to a G6 job.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:37 pm to Gatorbait2008
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Most people would want the UF job over Ole Miss. Most people. Not all. It is like comparing the UF job to the Alabama job. Most will take Alabama.
I'm not disagreeing but understand the rosters and situations after the 25 season and Sumrall's familiarity with Ole Miss, the talks were already down the road. But he couldnt' wait any longer. UF wanted an answer and he couldn't wait. I don't think he is unhappy. Just wasn't his first choice.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:40 pm to hawgfaninc
Didn't Auburn try to lowball him due to that very reason? Golesh might turn out to be very good though.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:04 pm to shinerfan
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Didn't Auburn try to lowball him due to that very reason?
Cohen being Cohen
He took it upon himself to extend 3rd & Durkin without even consulting Jon. Sumrall saw the writing on the wall and bolted.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:06 pm to hawgfaninc
We prolly woulda fricked that up too if he was here, à la Bo Nix.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:09 pm to mckibaj
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Buster Faulkner is on a big rise. Will be interesting to see if he gets a HC job soon. And will be also interesting to see how Florida does without him.
Maybe Missouri will get him after Drinkwitz gets fired at the end of the season.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:09 pm to hawgfaninc
I guess we gotta keep doing this. Yes Auburn wanted him. I believe he wanted the job. I suspect the rumors are true that keeping Durkin was the tipping point. Yes I wanted him first. All that said, it didn’t happen. We got Golesh and I think most fans that are rational are ok with it. We could have done a hell of a lot worse. I also think this hire will make or break Cohen.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:16 pm to Go Go Gata
Fun fact:
The first offensive coordinator job for both Faulkner and Kade Bell was at Valdosta State.
While Faulkner could make more money at UF, would a couple of winning seasons as a G6 head coach open the door to a better P4 job than being the OC at Florida?
The first offensive coordinator job for both Faulkner and Kade Bell was at Valdosta State.
While Faulkner could make more money at UF, would a couple of winning seasons as a G6 head coach open the door to a better P4 job than being the OC at Florida?
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:29 pm to 03 West CoChamps
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He wanted the Ole Miss job. But Lane was dragging his feet on telling Ole Miss because he wanted to coach in the playoffs. Basically by the time Lane told Ole Miss it was too late and JS had taken the UF job
This is pure BS! No one (not affectionately attached) wants Ole Miss over UF.
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