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Title: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: bottomfeeder on January 03, 2013, 08:21:13 PM
Anybody heard anything definitive on his joining the staff? 2012 could turn out to be the best season historically in AU football. Why do I say that? The answer is all too obvious. The right people are being positioned for the perfect storm in AU history. WDE! I don't know if this could have happened absent the football season of 2012.

http://floridastate.247sports.com/Article/Dameyune-Craig-heads-back-home-to-Auburn-as-assistant-coach-109630 :clap: :clap: :clap:

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/01/auburn_hires_former_quarterbac.html
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Pell City Tiger on January 03, 2013, 08:24:49 PM
All signs point to it being true.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 03, 2013, 08:44:22 PM


Hell YES!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AWK on January 03, 2013, 08:46:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa5tVC9bLHM
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: djsimp on January 03, 2013, 08:47:54 PM
DAYUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Townhallsavoy on January 03, 2013, 08:55:39 PM
Holy shit. 
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 03, 2013, 09:11:19 PM
I just pist my panty drawers but I'm still grinning. I never thought we'd land him after he decided to stay at FSU. Something is going on over there in Tallywhacker but I'm glad Gus is in the right place at the right time. He's done one helluva job at putting this staff together. I don't know if it will play out in this class but surely it will soon.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: JR4AU on January 03, 2013, 09:55:42 PM
THIS?  THIS is a fucking bad ass hire!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUownsU on January 03, 2013, 10:07:23 PM
Gustav you brilliant SOB you've officially won me over.

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/3200b49a51e2dc91eac8b4045c1c7a3c/tumblr_mfijw9WoH21qam81qo2_250.gif)
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: wesfau2 on January 03, 2013, 10:09:01 PM
I think i just filled the cup.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: The Prowler on January 03, 2013, 10:11:14 PM
(http://sports.cbsimg.net/images//visual/whatshot/Giancarlo.gif)

Mutha Fuckin Grand Mutha Fuckin Slam...MUTHA FUCKAS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUChizad on January 03, 2013, 10:58:00 PM
(http://sports.cbsimg.net/images//visual/whatshot/Giancarlo.gif)

Mutha Fuckin Grand Mutha Fuckin Slam...MUTHA FUCKAS!!!!!!!
Bissacia hire loaded the bases.

For realz awesome.

This is officially at least as good a staff as Chizik's inaugural staff. Impressed.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: The Prowler on January 03, 2013, 11:29:34 PM
Bissacia hire loaded the bases.

For realz awesome.

This is officially at least as good a staff as Chizik's inaugural staff. Impressed.
IMO, it's better...more cohesiveness and familiarity with each other and every hire has been a great hire (no O&B glasses).
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Tiger Wench on January 04, 2013, 01:59:48 AM
Ok.

Ok.

I'll say it.

For the first time since the Gus Bus rolled back into Auburn...

I'm moist.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Jumbo on January 04, 2013, 04:11:30 AM
FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOM MOTHERFUCKER  :aubie:
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Saniflush on January 04, 2013, 06:59:20 AM
Excuse me while I go diddle myself.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUJarhead on January 04, 2013, 07:30:58 AM
Excuse me while I go diddle myself.

I knew you were a 4th Battalion Marine.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Saniflush on January 04, 2013, 07:34:24 AM
I knew you were a 4th Battalion Marine.

I am beginning to feel a little moist
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUJarhead on January 04, 2013, 07:45:30 AM
I am beginning to feel a little moist

How long of a deadhang do you need to get a 300?
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Saniflush on January 04, 2013, 07:49:13 AM
How long of a deadhang do you need to get a 300?

That's funny as hell.  I had forgotten about that.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 09:11:53 AM
I think i just filled the cup.

Twice
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 04, 2013, 09:15:44 AM
DAYUUUUM!!!  These guys are gonna be fighting each other to see who gets the credit for signing all those stars!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 09:23:05 AM
DAYUUUUM!!!  These guys are gonna be fighting each other to see who gets the credit for signing all those stars!

Pawwwwlll, all theyus does fer me izz tell me theyars more trublle down thayr at tha barn. All dem cheatin coaches with tham E-GOs. You know ole Garden-her done brought thayut bag of money with him from Georgia. Thatz why Mark Rick ran him off. Same thang with Jimbo and Crayg. You reckin theyll use McGreggerr again to get them players thayut money. It shore is fishy. Ill hang up and lissen.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 04, 2013, 09:27:12 AM
Pawwwwlll, all theyus does fer me izz tell me theyars more trublle down thayr at tha barn. All dem cheatin coaches with tham E-GOs. You know ole Garden-her done brought thayut bag of money with him from Georgia. Thatz why Mark Rick ran him off. Same thang with Jimbo and Crayg. You reckin theyll use McGreggerr again to get them players thayut money. It shore is fishy. Ill hang up and lissen.

Which one of 'um ewe thanks gon wear they hat backards PAAAAAWL?
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: djsimp on January 04, 2013, 09:37:11 AM
Which one of 'um ewe thanks gon wear they hat backards PAAAAAWL?

Ummmm duh, Craig of course.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 04, 2013, 09:44:02 AM
Craig who?
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 04, 2013, 09:46:38 AM
Craig who?

DAAAAAAAAMN
(http://sfj70.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834515ddf69e20133eca94f74970b-500wi)
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 09:49:38 AM
Which one of 'um ewe thanks gon wear they hat backards PAAAAAWL?

Theyz dun replaced Trooper Tayyler with two other jis likkke him. Gon git themselves tha deth penultee tryin ta beat tha tyde. dontchu reckin thatz wut this is all about?
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: wesfau2 on January 04, 2013, 10:00:10 AM
DAAAAAAAAMN
(http://sfj70.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834515ddf69e20133eca94f74970b-500wi)

Well, around here...between Normandy and Western
We call this here a little twenny-twin-twin!!!!!!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Godfather on January 04, 2013, 10:06:14 AM
Well, around here...between Normandy and Western
We call this here a little twenny-twin-twin!!!!!!


Let me get a little of that for my glaucoma.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: bottomfeeder on January 04, 2013, 10:23:42 AM
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=665762026754&set=o.221090254581988&type=2&theater
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: wesfau2 on January 04, 2013, 10:37:20 AM
Let me get a little of that for my glaucoma.

-5

Let me get a little for my cataracts.

You didn't put in on this....maaaaaaaaan!

Better get a receipt, motherfucker.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Jumbo on January 04, 2013, 10:54:05 AM
-5

Let me get a little for my cataracts.

You didn't put in on this....maaaaaaaaan!

Better get a receipt, motherfucker.

:classic:
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUChizad on January 04, 2013, 11:03:22 AM
IMO, it's better...more cohesiveness and familiarity with each other and every hire has been a great hire (no O&B glasses).
Debatable. With this last coaching spot, there's certainly a chance for it to be solidly better.

Let's look at each part of this staff.

Chizik's Rockstars (IMO):
1. Malzahn (as an OC)
2. Rocker
3. Trooper
4. Luper

Honorable Mentions:
Grimes was considered a solid up-and-comer, known mostly for his recruiting prowess, which he delivered on. As hard as it is to believe now, Roof at the time made it tingle a bit from his experience at DC and accepting a demotion from a HC position at Duke to come to Auburn as a DC.

Malzahn's Rockstars (IMO):
1. Dameyune Craig
2. Rodney Garner
3. Rich Bisaccia
4. Ellis Johnson

Honorable Mentions:
Melvin Smith is a better honorable mention than the fifth best coach in Chizik's staff, for sure, but he's just under the "Rock Star" moniker, IMO. But he's close. Grimes, you might be able to consider an up-and-comer along the same vein as the previous OLC Grimes. Lashlee is a mere puppet. Losing Yox for Russell seems like a downgrade to me, but I guess we'll see how that goes. Harbison is a good enough recruiter, but Clemson's secondary was teh suxxors. To me it looked like they improved in their bowl game after being coached by the GAs in his absence.

By position:
Malzahn (HC) = Chizik: Both were exceptional coordinators, but unproven as HCs. Malzahn may get a slight edge for at least maintaining the success of his predecessor at a Sunbelt school, as opposed to failing at a Big 12 bottom dweller, but not by much.

Lashlee <<< Malzahn (OC): BUT, Malzahn will be running the show, so who cares, I guess.

Johnson >> Roof: 'Nuff said.

Craig >= Trooper: Slightest of edges to Craig, mostly from the "I've been successful here" angle.

Garner = Rocker: Pretty equal in every way, but while I think Rocker edges Garner in raw coaching talent, meanness (in a good way), and legacy at Auburn, Garner makes up for with recruiting prowess.

Harbison <= Thigpen: Both good recruiters. Both not-so-great coaches. Although, at the time of the hire, Thig's UNC secondary was less shitty than Clemson's has been under Harbison.

Smith > Lolley: Harbison's going to need the help at secondary, just as Thig did. Smith-Harbison Combo >= Thigpen-Lolley Combo.

Bisaccia >> Boulware: Boul did well with some good tools at Auburn, but I expect Bisaccia will improve on an already strong spot, and at the time of the hire certainly has the better resume. Boulware coached STs & TEs, while Bisaccia is coaching STs & RBs. With the last coaching spot still as-yet-unknown, I will use Bisaccia twice here.

Bisaccia >= Luper: Both rock stars at the time of the hire. Bisaccia for being a top assistant in the NFL and Luper for being a top recruiter and an assistant head coach. Also, he specialized specifically in RBs. Slight edge to Bisaccia simply because being the Chargers assistant HC is more impressive than being Oklahoma State's assistant HC. And he won a Super Bowl at Tampa.

JB Grimes >= Jeff Grimes: Both considered "up-and-comers", yet JB has SEC experience having been on staffs at MSU, Ark, A&M, & Missou. But he just came from Arkansas State, and is not particularly known as a great recruiter.

Russell <= Yox: Already addressed, but Yox was an institution. I'm cautiously optimistic that Russell will end up an improvement, since, like Tubs, it appeared that he had gotten stale. But again, we're comparing snapshots in time, so I've got to give the edge to Russell.

Notable GAs:
Burns = T-Will: The Team Player vs. the Hype man. This is the most hypothetical of comparisons since Burns is only rumored to join Gus as a GA, but nothing's solid. There's a remote chance T-Will could take the demotion to come back home, but that would be stupid of him. Both have coaching futures, IMO.

Also of note, we've got the recruiting coordinator at UGA & Florida St. From Mississippi State, we didn't get their recruiting coordinator (Tony Hughes), but we did get the Luper to Hughes's Trooper. That's 3 of our four border states. Strategery. Maybe we'll get a top recruiter from the state of Tennessee as the last coach?

I know, TL;DR, but after writing all that out, I tend to agree that this is a better staff all around. If this last coach is another "Rock Star", or even close, it could be no question.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUJarhead on January 04, 2013, 11:11:29 AM
As hard as it is to believe now, Roof at the time made it tingle a bit from his experience at DC and accepting a demotion from a HC position at Duke to come to Auburn as a DC.

He was actually DC at Minnesota (he took that job after being fired as Duke's HC).  In one year, he improved Minnesota:

Quote
Under just one season of Roof's tutelage, the Gophers made tremendous improvements to give up 160 yards fewer passing yards per game and over 135 fewer total yards when compared to the previous year's 119th ranked defense. Besides the nation's worst total defense, Roof also inherited a squad which had ranked 115th in pass defense, 114th in rushing defense and 109th in scoring defense in 2007. Roof's defense made strides throughout the season and finished ranked in the top-25 in both sacks[7] and tackles for loss[8] after being ranked 103rd[9] and 116th[10] the previous season. Roof's defense created 31 turnovers, second most in the Big Ten and 11th nationally. They were seventh in the nation causing fumbles (16), fueling the team's 16th ranking in turnover margin. Overall, the scoring defense improved to 61st, rushing defense to 69th, total defense to 79th and pass defense to 93rd. This quick turn-around on defense contributed to the Golden Gophers improving their record from 1–11 to 7–6 and garnering an appearance in the 2008 Insight Bowl.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUChizad on January 04, 2013, 11:15:47 AM
He was actually DC at Minnesota (he took that job after being fired as Duke's HC).  In one year, he improved Minnesota:
You are correct. I knew it tingled for a reason.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: bottomfeeder on January 04, 2013, 12:10:18 PM
How will the secondary coarch get the players to look for the ball???
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 04, 2013, 02:16:06 PM

Nice assessment. I agree with most everything, which means, you are mostly right.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: bottomfeeder on January 04, 2013, 02:16:39 PM
Final piece to the puzzle??? http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=1104424
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 04, 2013, 02:17:30 PM
How will the secondary coarch get the players to look for the ball???
Tell them the laces are made outta hemp?
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Godfather on January 04, 2013, 02:17:43 PM
Final piece to the puzzle??? http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=1104424

(http://www.chocolatemintsinajar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hortonhearsawho.jpg)
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: bottomfeeder on January 04, 2013, 02:20:16 PM
(http://www.chocolatemintsinajar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hortonhearsawho.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/AUSportTalk
Scott Reaves reporting this:  "It appears that the last hire for #Auburn will be former #Arkansas coach Tim Horton! Great Hire!"
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUChizad on January 04, 2013, 02:23:27 PM
Official.

Boom Mutha-Fucka.

The Arkansas recruiting coordinator that recruited & coached Knile Davis, Darren McFadden, Felix Jones & Peyton Hillis.

BONERZ.

It's now official in my mind: This staff > Chizik's staff, which was pretty damn impressive itself.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: bottomfeeder on January 04, 2013, 02:24:39 PM
Official.

Boom Mutha-Fucka.

The Arkansas recruiting coordinator that recruited & coached Knile Davis, Darren McFadden, Felix Jones & Peyton Hillis.

BONERZ.

It's now official in my mind: This staff > Chizik's staff, which was pretty damn impressive itself.

Infinitely better IMHO.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
https://www.facebook.com/AUSportTalk
Scott Reaves reporting this:  "It appears that the last hire for #Auburn will be former #Arkansas coach Tim Horton! Great Hire!"

Gus went apeshit with these hires. Ok - I am on the Gus Bus, officially.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AUChizad on January 04, 2013, 02:33:52 PM
Best recruiter at UGA. Best recruiter at FSU. Best recruiter at Arkansas. Best recruiter at Clemson. Best recruiter at South Carolina. Co-Best Recruiter at Miss St.

LOCK THESE KIDS UP!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 02:35:11 PM
Best recruiter at UGA. Best recruiter at FSU. Best recruiter at Arkansas. Best recruiter at Clemson. Best recruiter at South Carolina. Co-Best Recruiter at Miss St.

LOCK THESE KIDS UP!

People do forget EJ was who pulled Clowney to SC.

HELL YES
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: djsimp on January 04, 2013, 02:44:59 PM
Best recruiter at UGA. Best recruiter at FSU. Best recruiter at Arkansas. Best recruiter at Clemson. Best recruiter at South Carolina. Co-Best Recruiter at Miss St.

LOCK THESE KIDS UP!

Thats what I'm talking about. Gus just snatch the cruiten coordinator from Arkansas, Georgia and FSU not to mention a bad ass mofo from the NFL. DAYUM!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 04, 2013, 03:08:39 PM
I will pistol whip the next yahoo that says "Gus Bus".  Gayest phrase EVAH!!!!!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Godfather on January 04, 2013, 03:10:11 PM
It's now official in my mind: This staff > Chizik's staff, which was pretty damn impressive itself.

No offense, but what exactly was so great about Chiziks staff again? Outside of recruiting.

I like that these guys are all great recruiters...I just hope they can coach.  I trust Gardner.


Also if y'all don't mind I am going to hold enthusiasm till we play some games and show improvement.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 03:15:18 PM
I will pistol whip the next yahoo that says "Gus Bus".  Gayest phrase EVAH!!!!!

Why do you hate Paul Simon? Its cause hes Jewish isnt it?
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: djsimp on January 04, 2013, 03:15:58 PM
No offense, but what exactly was so great about Chiziks staff again? Outside of recruiting.

I like that these guys are all great recruiters...I just hope they can coach.  I trust Gardner.


Also if y'all don't mind I am going to hold enthusiasm till we play some games and show improvement.

Its just like the Pope to come piss on our parade.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Godfather on January 04, 2013, 03:21:48 PM
I will pistol whip the next yahoo that says "Gus Bus".  Gayest phrase EVAH!!!!!

(http://www.tigersx.com/images/gus_bus.png)
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 03:23:22 PM
(http://www.tigersx.com/images/gus_bus.png)

Make a new plan Stan.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 04, 2013, 03:30:17 PM
I will pistol whip the next yahoo that says "Gus Bus".  Gayest phrase EVAH!!!!!

Shenanigans!
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
Shenanigans!

Only time will tell.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Godfather on January 04, 2013, 03:36:14 PM
Its just like the Pope to come piss on our parade.
(http://www.tigersx.com/images/papal_downer.jpg)
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: bottomfeeder on January 04, 2013, 03:40:31 PM
We have traditions.

http://vimeo.com/24482504
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 04, 2013, 03:48:06 PM
(http://www.tigersx.com/images/gus_bus.png)

 :ebm: :box: :s&m:
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 04, 2013, 03:53:32 PM
:ebm: :box: :s&m:

Looks like the bus the Partridge Family toured in.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on January 04, 2013, 05:36:42 PM
I will pistol whip the next yahoo that says "Gus Bus".  Gayest phrase EVAH!!!!!

Really?  I still think it may be "Sir, you have some of my skeet stuck in your beard."
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: wesfau2 on January 04, 2013, 06:17:07 PM
Really?  I still think it may be "Sir, you have some of my skeet stuck in your beard."

Yours runs a close second to:

As soon as I jam this jelly dong in my ass, I'm going to chug some bear cock.

-AWK, any given Wednesday evening.
Title: Re: Major earthquakes surrounding Coach Craig
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 04, 2013, 07:16:10 PM
Yours runs a close second to:

As soon as I jam this jelly dong in my ass, I'm going to chug some bear rooster.

-AWK, any given Wednesday evening.
Well, I guess if I had to choose a dong up me ass a jelly one would be the preference.