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[Snaggletiger]

Brandon Marcello with al. I am a gay twerker that has no balls!!!!  I also have no idea how to use the quote function to post stories, so I annoy the piss out of others.  I like male genatalia in and around my mouth. tells us exactly JACK SQUAT.  Just who qualifies to be a person familiar with the process?  If I happened to speak with Bobby Lowder and asked, "Mr. Lowder, just how does the process work when you hire a coach?"  If he explained the process to me and thus, made me familiar with the process, would I now be qualified?  Could I then leak information to journalists about the process?  Because obviously, I would be familiar with it.


 Auburn is pursuing Will Muschamp to be its next defensive coordinator, but the former Florida coach is weighing several other opportunities as well, according to a person familiar with the process.

Muschamp and Auburn have shown mutual interest, but a decision is not expected within the next couple of days, according to the person familiar with the process. It's believed Muschamp is Gus Malzahn's top target after the second-year Auburn coach fired Ellis Johnson on Sunday.

The former Florida head coach has several potential suitors, including Texas A&M, and is also looking at the possibility of positions that may come open in the near future. Opportunities in the NFL are also on Muschamp's radar.

It's not clear who Malzahn would target if Muschamp passes on the opportunity at Auburn, but AuburnUndercover.com reports he has three candidates in mind.

Muschamp, who coached Auburn's defense in 2006 and 2007, finished his Florida coaching career Saturday in a 24-19 loss at Florida State. He was 28-22 in four seasons leading the Gators, including a trip to the Sugar Bowl following the 2012 season.

Muschamp's coaching chops as a defensive coordinator at Auburn and Texas landed him the job with the Gators in 2011. His Auburn defense led the SEC in scoring in 2007 and ranked seventh in the NCAA in 2006.

If Muschamp does land a coordinator gig on the college level, the veteran is in position to possibly become the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the country, surpassing Alabama's Kirby Smart ($1.35 million) and LSU's John Chavis ($1.3 million) in the SEC.

Auburn paid Johnson a salary of $850,000 per year and will owe him $2.2 million in buyout money through June 2017.

Auburn's future coordinator will take over a defense that allowed 31 points or more in its final six SEC games of the season, the worst stretch in school history. Auburn has not ranked in the top 30 in total defense since 2008, when the Tigers allowed only 317.8 yards per game.

Auburn conducted a meeting on campus with players Monday afternoon to discuss Johnson's departure.

[Townhallsavoy]

Hi,

I'm Brandon Marcello, and I too read SEC message boards. 

[WiregrassTiger]

Apparently, Muschamp (or Sexton) is stretching this thing out in order to get competing offers. I think we should walk away from this deal. He wants to coach in the NFL anyway and would likely jump at the next chance.

Screw him. Next on the list, I say.

[War Eagle!!!]

Apparently, Muschamp (or Sexton) is stretching this thing out in order to get competing offers. I think we should walk away from this deal. He wants to coach in the NFL anyway and would likely jump at the next chance.

Screw him. Next on the list, I say.

That has been my stance since yesterday. I just don't trust Sexton or Muschamp.

[Townhallsavoy]

That has been my stance since yesterday. I just don't trust Sexton or Muschamp.

Disagree.

Muschamp's worth the highest paid coordinator position even if it's only for one year.

He brings a huge buzz back to Auburn football.  Kinda like in 2012 when it seemed like the 3-9 Tigers were out of the spotlight for a long, long time, Auburn announced the morning of the SECCG that Gus Malzahn was the new coach.

We bring in Muschamp?  Everyone begins talking about Auburn.  High powered offense with a good defense.  Recruits will hear that.  Muschamp already has recruits committed to him and his defense. 

ESPECIALLY if we can make the announcement before Florida hires a head coach. 

tl;dr - I think he's worth it for the recruiting alone. 

[dallaswareagle]

Disagree.

Muschamp's worth the highest paid coordinator position even if it's only for one year.

He brings a huge buzz back to Auburn football.  Kinda like in 2012 when it seemed like the 3-9 Tigers were out of the spotlight for a long, long time, Auburn announced the morning of the SECCG that Gus Malzahn was the new coach.

We bring in Muschamp?  Everyone begins talking about Auburn.  High powered offense with a good defense.  Recruits will hear that.  Muschamp already has recruits committed to him and his defense. 

ESPECIALLY if we can make the announcement before Florida hires a head coach. 

tl;dr - I think he's worth it for the recruiting alone.

And this Sat morning.

[AUTiger1]

tl;dr - I think he's worth it for the recruiting alone.

In a way I agree.  I know we need the recruits to come in and that we are going to be lacking next year.  That is just it though.  He stays for one year, maybe two.  Then we start this whole process over again and the players have to learn another system.  Is he worth one recruiting cycle, two cycles?  How many of those kids (commited to AU) would we lose if he did get another job? 

I agree it would make people talk about us, keep us in the spotlight and that is a good thing, don't get me wrong.  I still think in the long run we would be better off hiring a young guy like Odom or a Summers and have them stay here for 5 years.

[War Eagle!!!]

Disagree.

Muschamp's worth the highest paid coordinator position even if it's only for one year.

He brings a huge buzz back to Auburn football.  Kinda like in 2012 when it seemed like the 3-9 Tigers were out of the spotlight for a long, long time, Auburn announced the morning of the SECCG that Gus Malzahn was the new coach.

We bring in Muschamp?  Everyone begins talking about Auburn.  High powered offense with a good defense.  Recruits will hear that.  Muschamp already has recruits committed to him and his defense. 

ESPECIALLY if we can make the announcement before Florida hires a head coach. 

tl;dr - I think he's worth it for the recruiting alone.

That's all well and good...I just don't think he is coming and he is leveraging auburn to get something else. Give him a time frame and move on.

[Snaggletiger]

Defensive Coordinators at Auburn are not exactly synonymous with the word longevity anyway.

 

[Townhallsavoy]

Defensive Coordinators at Auburn are not exactly synonymous with the word longevity anyway.

Coordinators typically aren't.

Kirby Smart and Mike Bobo are very rare breeds and honestly only serve as puppets for the guys really in charge. 

[WiregrassTiger]

I would rather see us find an up and comer. Someone with fire in the belly. I can't see someone who will be paid 6 mil or whatever it is, even if they just sit on their ass for the next few years, having much fire.

Also, we very well could be bidding against ourselves in this thing. Sexton is the master of the media. I don't doubt for a minute that Muschamp had job offers before he left G'ville but should he really command the highest paid DC in the country salary?

I'm not so sure about that.

And the dude has to be mentally exhausted. I believe that he put his all into the Gaytors but he made some incredibly shittay oc and position coach decisions.

I could get over my distaste for his personality, just as I do with many on here. But, something just doesn't feel right about this one.

I would be happy to get him, since this is what Gus wants but not at all cost.

[GH2001]

That's all well and good...I just don't think he is coming and he is leveraging auburn to get something else. Give him a time frame and move on.

Ive read he is on a 4-5 day long vacation somewhere in the Carribean with his fam. So I'd say let him get back from that, give him a day or two to mull it over and like you said, move on if he doesn't give an answer.

[GH2001]

I would rather see us find an up and comer. Someone with fire in the belly. I can't see someone who will be paid 6 mil or whatever it is, even if they just sit on their ass for the next few years, having much fire.

Also, we very well could be bidding against ourselves in this thing. Sexton is the master of the media. I don't doubt for a minute that Muschamp had job offers before he left G'ville but should he really command the highest paid DC in the country salary?

I'm not so sure about that.

And the dude has to be mentally exhausted. I believe that he put his all into the Gaytors but he made some incredibly shittay oc and position coach decisions.

I could get over my distaste for his personality, just as I do with many on here. But, something just doesn't feel right about this one.

I would be happy to get him, since this is what Gus wants but not at all cost.

What about Bill Clark? I think he deserves a shot.

[WiregrassTiger]

What about Bill Clark? I think he deserves a shot.

You know, I do too. I think Bill Clark would make an excellent DC. Kaos wants he, Bill and I to get a room and be gay. I guess we'll see.

[Saniflush]

You know, I do too. I think Bill Clark would make an excellent DC. Kaos wants he, Bill and I to get a room and be gay. I guess we'll see.

A room may be too much....Maybe just get in the hot tub and fuck it out.

[The Six]

Not that it matters since no one will watch or care, but who is going to call the defense for the bowl game? Gus? I mean, why not? Chizik called offense in 2011 if we are to believe what we've heard and seen in skreet places.

[Snaggletiger]

Not that it matters since no one will watch or care, but who is going to call the defense for the bowl game? Gus? I mean, why not? Chizik called offense in 2011 if we are to believe what we've heard and seen in skreet places.

We have a defense?

[Kaos]

What about Bill Clark? I think he deserves a shot.

Look, A Christmas Story is a great movie but I just don't think it is the best resume for a defensive coordinator.

[Townhallsavoy]

Not that it matters since no one will watch or care, but who is going to call the defense for the bowl game? Gus? I mean, why not? Chizik called offense in 2011 if we are to believe what we've heard and seen in skreet places.

Word is that whoever we bring in can help coach the defense in the bowl game. 

[dallaswareagle]

Not that it matters since no one will watch or care, but who is going to call the defense for the bowl game? Gus? I mean, why not? Chizik called offense in 2011 if we are to believe what we've heard and seen in skreet places.

We have a defense?

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