Comments on: Auburn Fires Coach Tommy Tuberville

By: Son of Liberty

Son of Liberty — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:52:35 +0000

I find it hard to believe that Jim Schwartz would go to Auburn seeing as to how he is poised to become a head coach in the NFL. He has been interviewing for coaching jobs in the pros and not in college. He could very well take over a head coaching job next year in the NFL.

I’m not saying it would never happen, but I have the impression he wants to make it in the pros – not the college ranks.

By: dan T

dan T — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:23:12 +0000

They need a “name” . Ole Miss,Arkansas,Bama and UT got a name and it instantly energized the fan base. Can you imagine how Jack Del Rio would go over with Shula as his OC? That would really stir the pot. I also heard on a sports show in Jackson, Tn last night that Titans DC Jim Schwartz is interested in Auburn and he would bring Hudspeth at UNA with him as his OC. That would be an interesting hire.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:28:50 +0000

PJ – I hope that is the case. It would at least make me feel a bit better about Auburn’s leadership.

By: Political Junkie

Political Junkie — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:07:11 +0000

Update: I have it on very good authority that Tommy really did resign. He was not forced out.

By: Political Junkie

Political Junkie — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:43:46 +0000

I agree with you Brian that his body of work on the field was impressive and warranted a couple of mulligan seasons. I’m also proud of the off-the-field program that Tubs built. However, this season was abysmal off the field. He allowed his coaches to fight and lost the loyalty of his staff. Basically he allowed his assistants, who are also his best friends, to stab him in the back by undermining his choice of offensive coordinators. This off-season was full of reports of fights at practice, the first I can remember in my time as an Auburn fan and his PR was nonexistent. Even if I’m way off in my assessment of what occurred, I think it’s time for Tubs to go because he did nothing to correct the perception of what was occurring and in turn that ate away at the team. I put Bush and Tubs in the same category here. History will probably vindicate both of them on substantive issues, but show their communication of those issues to be lacking and ultimately what did them in.
Finally, I keep hearing Auburn fans talk about how they don’t like Leach because we’ll lose our defense. Why are the two mutually exclusive? What if we kept Rhodes as DC and brought in a great offensive mind? (I must confess that I’m not very knowledgeable of the technical side of football so there’s probably something I’m missing.)

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Tuberville Shouldn’t Have Been Forced Out - The World Around You — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:49:04 +0000

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By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:06:38 +0000

Yeah, meant Terry. Probably a Freudian slip since I thought Tommy Bowdern was a cancer at Clemson that I didn’t think they would ever purge. I shudder at the thought of him on the Plains.

By: Philip

Philip — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:58:04 +0000

forgive Brian, Bill…pretty sure he meant Terry. but good catch of his mistake.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:37:44 +0000

I don’t think Tommy Bowden was ever the head coach at Auburn.

By: Philip

Philip — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:59:47 +0000

as a graduate and fan, i don’t disagree with your analysis. the marital rumors are unfortunate, true or not – we can only hope that they can work it out. at the end of the day, tuberville lost his fire, his passion, that thing that makes you a menace on the sidelines and after 10 years, we need a change (although i hate that “change” word after this year). leach is certainly a fad and not the right choice, spurrier rumors abound but i doubt that will happen. fulmer would never happen. croom, who knows. some are cold on the charlie strong pick, i don’t have an opinion. optimally, it would be muschamp but i think there is an issue with jay jacobs, which coupled with the texas situation probably makes him a no go. everyone says “who could you get better?” i certainly don’t have the answers, but we need to figure it out – and fast.