Tommy Can You Hear Us?
by NunesMagician
on Dec 3, 2008 6:43 PM EST
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Tommy Tuberville is out at Auburn. We need a coach. Just sayin'.
Tuberville was 85-40 in 10 years at Auburn, and is 110-60 in 14 years as a college head coach. His final season at Auburn ended with a 36-0 loss to Alabama last Saturday to finish off a disappointing 5-7 record. The loss ended a six-year winning streak against Tuberville's biggest rival.
It was a tough year for Auburn but let's face it. That Auburn team still probably could have gone at least 7-5 in the Big East this season. And sure they lost to Alabama, but they did beat their rival SIX TIMES in a row before that.
You may also remember Tommy's work from the 2003 13-0 season in which Auburn got shut out of the national title game. That was a decent year.
Check out Tommy's pre-2008 reign here. Note that Auburn won at least 9 games in six of the previous eight seasons before this one.
Who knows what Tommy's agenda is right now. He's probably got a lot on his mind. But I'd be shocked if DOCTOR Gross isn't lobbing a phone call to his agent right about now. Tuberville should righly join the rest of the candidates, all of whom are neatly catalogued by Donnie Webb here.
Donnie also makes a really good point. We were probably much closer to getting Chip Kelly than we realize. You don't just name your 2nd-year offensive coordinator as coach-in-waiting just because he lines up one interview.
And so we wait...
(H/T: Cody)
Keep an eye on Track'em Tigers in the meantime for news...
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I would think Syracuse could land a Tubberville. For a coach that wants to show his chops, it’s much easier to get past Pitt, Cincinatti, Louisville, USF and WVU to get that BCS bid than a lot of other conferences.
by Mokers on
Dec 3, 2008 7:08 PM EST
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This could have legs...
Seeing as how he and Auburn parted ways, he won’t necessarily be super high on a lot of teams lists. Additionally, he may be looking for a place to further cement his legacy as a solid head coach.
Furthermore, even though he’s definitely a “Southern” guy – he’s got Big East experience:
…went through the ranks at the University of Miami, beginning as graduate assistant and ending as defensive coordinator in 1993 and winning the national championship
So there’s that….
I’d take the guy in a heartbeat. It isn’t like he is some “washed-up” coach – nor is he a guy with zero head coaching experience! This could be a good fit; and it probably comes down to $$ and who throws money at him and shows him some love.
This is kinda like the D’Antoni situation with the Suns and Knicks this summer. D’Antoni felt unloved after the Suns (ie Steve Kerr) kicked him to the curb and the Knicks showered him with serious love – so he actually felt wanted. If Syracuse is able to do the same thing, this would be a HOME RUN. It’s not as if coaches like this grow on trees.
Make it happen, DOCTOR.
by Cody K on
Dec 3, 2008 7:28 PM EST
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The Time Is Now!
Get it done, DOCTOR! You can’t wait around on this one, as every single program without a coach (and likely several others who are considering get rid of their currently employed coaches) will be contacting Tuberville immediately.
Who knows, landing Tuberville could also mean one or more auburn recruits decide to follow him wherever he goes….
Hire Tuberville! Don’t let $$$ be an excuse!
by Bernie Fine is the Man on
Dec 4, 2008 12:02 PM EST
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