Power to the people! Or at least the illusory rub of getting to cast a vote, as Auburn fans can do for their new defensive coordinator over at the Gold Mine at the Birmingham News. Leading vote-getters thus far:

Dave Campo / Jax Jaguars /10
Vic Koennning / Clemson /7
Ron Meeks / Indy Colts /6
Reggie Herring / Texas A&M /5

Also, the following non-football nominees have received votes: Nick Saban, Bob Stoops, Kevin Steele, Major Applewhite, Charles Barkley and James Carville. We’re throwing our weight behind a Barkley/Carville combo for press conferences and the inevitable tossing of Saban through a huge glass window, since that’s Charles’ signature finishing move, and because Carville would take Auburn to the Rose Bowl somehow just to turn down the bid–since he hates, hates, hates the Rose Bowl.

For the record, the Opelika police dog that bit an Auburn player has garnered four votes. Communication might be a problem, but if Joe Kines can communicate defensive strategy successfully in the SEC, anyone can.