Harsin and Auburn Drama (Auburn coaching situation talk)

[jthomas666]

Why on earth are Billy Napier, Mario Cristobal, and Brent Venables on that list lol? Why would any of them even think about leaving the jobs they just took for Auburn?

Because someone out there is stupid enough to bet on them.

 

[bamadwain]

That didn't stop Mullen...

True, but was Sankey commissioner then?

 

[imauafan]

True, but was Sankey commissioner then?

Yes he was.

 

[bamaslammer]

I'm floored Auburn hasn't done anything and it's Tuesday afternoon. I mean it seems clear Harsin isn't wanted so it's not like he's going to be back. They have always had a way of worming out of the most terrible crap piles and end up smelling like a rose but I'm wondering if they haven't finally found a way to dig a hole they can't climb out of. Yes they can hire Freeze if Freeze is desperate enough to get back to the SEC, he's kind of like Gus, he swings for the fences, hits a few home runs but never enough to compete for championships. and Kiffin, I just don't think he's dumb enough to step into that situation when he's clearly going to get plenty of opportunities down the road, and he's still young so time's not really a factor for him.

 

[deliveryman35]

As each hour goes by with no resolution to this, the more stupid and discombobulated Auburn looks. Yesterday’s statement release by them I thought was a total farce and just dug the hole deeper for them. Otoh Harsin has maintained the high ground and has played it all perfectly. This may turn into Jetgate 2.0.

 

[81usaf92]

As each hour goes by with no resolution to this, the more stupid and discombobulated Auburn looks. Yesterday’s statement release by them I thought was a total farce and just dug the hole deeper for them. Otoh Harsin has maintained the high ground and has played it all perfectly. This may turn into Jetgate 2.0.

Well another issue is that Harsin is out of the country until tonight. I would expect a decision made by tomorrow since there is a SEC coaches meeting Thursday. Right now they are most likely continuing their discussions on numbers and applying pressure on Harsin to accept a number.

And no this isnt even comparable to Jetgate. This isnt just a few rogue actors this is whole bunch of them.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

No way I see Kiffin going to Auburn. Kiffin is too full of Alabama (even to this day) to coach at the Barn. He has CNS on a pedestal and rightfully so.

Plus, why would he want to subject himself to that circus in Lee County when he's got it pretty good at OM? And, if he continues to do well there, he'll land somewhere much better than Auburn anyway.

I think Kiffin has a dream about following Saban when he retires……. He wants the job and is not afraid to follow the Goat

 

[TitleWave]

Well another issue is that Harsin is out of the country until tonight. I would expect a decision made by tomorrow since there is a SEC coaches meeting Thursday. Right now they are most likely continuing their discussions on numbers and applying pressure on Harsin to accept a number.

And no this isnt even comparable to Jetgate. This isnt just a few rogue actors this is whole bunch of them.

Can’t decide which adversarial party would be better served if one of the parties tested positive for Kung Flu prior to international departure and was denied re-entry to his ultimate destination West Georgia—

 

[FitToBeTide]

Who might the University of Auburn hire to replace Harsin? I've not a clue. I don't even try to guess any more. But if money is no object for them, which appears to be the case, then I guess a lot of the "big" names they've thrown out there could go for the $$ if there's enough. They don't even have to win much. Just get that contract and your financial troubles are over, win OR lose. My word! What a clown show in Lee County.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

Who might the University of Auburn hire to replace Harsin? I've not a clue. I don't even try to guess any more. But if money is no object for them, which appears to be the case, then I guess a lot of the "big" names they've thrown out there could go for the $$ if there's enough. They don't even have to win much. Just get that contract and your financial troubles are over, win OR lose. My word! What a clown show in Lee County.

Any "big name"coach (and there aren't any currently available) isn't going to set foot into that mess at any dollar amount.

They will have Kevin Steele...

 

[T Bone]

 

[Cruiser]

Well another issue is that Harsin is out of the country until tonight. I would expect a decision made by tomorrow since there is a SEC coaches meeting Thursday. Right now they are most likely continuing their discussions on numbers and applying pressure on Harsin to accept a number.

And no this isnt even comparable to Jetgate. This isnt just a few rogue actors this is whole bunch of them.

There was a lot more than "a few rogue actors" on that jet. Auburn's president, William Walker and Athletic Director David Housel were along for the ride with Lowder.

 

[87BamaFan]

So, I was thinking, did Harsin's coordinators leave because of HIM, or do you think that the Boosters had a hand it? Maybe the boosters wouldn't give the coaches the freedom to coach like they needed to.

 

[Cruiser]

So, I was thinking, did Harsin's coordinators leave because of HIM, or do you think that the Boosters had a hand it? Maybe the boosters wouldn't give the coaches the freedom to coach like they needed to.

Great point; apparently Harsin had requested guidance of his budget for hiring staff and what pool of money he had to work with. And got no answers. Maybe Mason saw the writing on the wall and left because he did not know if he would have a job or who he might be working for? As opposed to leaving BECAUSE of Harsin? Sounds like this coup has been in the works; probably since the loss to Houston. And; the, apparently, fabricated HR problem put it into high ( or Hugh?) gear.

 

[BamaMoon]

I think Kiffin has a dream about following Saban when he retires……. He wants the job and is not afraid to follow the Goat

He needs to do two things to have a chance IMO:

1. Keep his nose clean and keep maturing as a man and coach

2. At some point win bigger than he has (an SECC would be a start)

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

He needs to do two things to have a chance IMO:

1. Keep his nose clean and keep maturing as a man and coach

2. At some point win bigger than he has (an SECC would be a start)

Yeah , those are important……… with the right team of assistants and recruits, he could possibly do it

 

[87BamaFan]

Who might the University of Auburn hire to replace Harsin? I've not a clue. I don't even try to guess any more. But if money is no object for them, which appears to be the case, then I guess a lot of the "big" names they've thrown out there could go for the $$ if there's enough. They don't even have to win much. Just get that contract and your financial troubles are over, win OR lose. My word! What a clown show in Lee County.

Given the fact that Brian Harsin was the best that they could get last year, I wouldn't think that anyone better would go to Auburn. I am pretty sure that the word is out on how hard it is to coach down there.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

If this were to go to litigation, imagine the backlash

 

[KrAzY3]

So, is the fact that it has taken so long an indication that they've even managed to botch the firing?

 

[Con]

So, is the fact that it has taken so long an indication that they've even managed to botch the firing?

This just gets better and better.