HAMMER, FELL: TUBERVILLE OUT AT AUBURN
Such theatrical genius is a thing of the past, at least in an Auburn hat, that is. Tommy Tuberville has been fired as coach, setting off flirtations with Mike Leach and whomever else you care to mention in association with the job, including Bobby Petrino, Nick Saban, Chuck Bass, Charlie Weis (HA WE KEED), Gerg Robinson, Terry Bowden, Al Borges, Donald Rumsfeld, Phil Fulmer, Tommy Bowden, Rich Kotite, a particularly charismatic overhead projector, a sinister puppet that puts players through macabre torture scenarios, Sylvester Croom, Steve Spurrier, Senator Richard Shelby, Bela Karolyi, Lou Holth, Paul Giamatti (he’s in everything,) Jon Voight reading his lines from Varsity Blues over and over again, the techno-glam band Goldfrapp, and most likely, you.
(But definitely not Charlie Strong. No reason cited. Nope.)
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WarCardinals says:
I will only be satisfied if we get Butch Davis or Brian Kelly. Jimbo Fisher and Charlie Strong would be ok, let’s wait and see. Will Muschamp or Mike Leach? DO NOT WANT.
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:57 pm
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beckett929 says:
please please please let this be as humourous as Alabama’s coaching search that inspired the “Raise Your Hand If You Turned Down the Alabama Job” thread over at TigerDroppings.com…
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:58 pm
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inthevalley says:
So Tubby says he’s staying in Auburn? Interesting. It wouldn’t surprise me because he’s loaded and doesn’t need to work. More importantly it’s the only home his sons have ever really known. This could get awkward.
http://blog.al.com/auburnbeat/2008/12/official_word_tuberville_resig.html
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:58 pm
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BurritoBrosShits says:
I really think Auburn would fall in love with a strict machine. Make the fans go Ooh La La.
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:59 pm
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Vandy J says:
Bobby Johnson to Auburn. Charlie Strong to Vanderbilt. We get a kick-ass defense, they get a nice solid 5 wins a year, Florida’s defense crumples…everybody wins!
(sticks head back in LSUFreek’s bowl of party mix)
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:09 pm
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SpartanDan says:
Smooth move, Auburn. Two years removed from 11-2, four years removed from 13-0, six consecutive Iron Bowl wins before this year … but what have you done for me lately?
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
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kleph says:
i gotta admit, one of the most satisfying things about alabama’s undefeated season is knowing how much it sits in the craw of folks like TAFKastOSUB. keep up the hate, sweetheart, every post is a delightful bon bon of schadenfrued.
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:42 pm
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Julio's Stiff Arm says:
I’m in the Process of placing the windshield sticker of “D” the dismissal next to the “S” the streak sticker on my Aub bro-in-law’s car…hehehe
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:54 pm
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Sean Glennon's Jersey says:
Someone pointed out that this makes Mark Richt the senior SEC coach (obviously at the current school). Hard to believe.
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:12 pm
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IM A MAN IM FORTY says:
Merry Kwanzi, Motherfuckers!
This is indeed joyous news. I’m sure the Golden Flake Executive Team is scrambling for another high-profile spokesmodel.
RIP, DJ Screw, Tommy Tubs, and the ever-so subtle freshman missed assignement chop block.
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
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John says:
This is absolute horseshit. Tuberville’s Auburn was a model of consistency and to fire him for having one losing season shows how deranged the SEC has become.
I hope Miss State hires Tubs and Auburn loses to them 45-2.
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:29 pm
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DrBundy says:
As much as I hate the sonofabitch, I think he got a raw deal. 3 days of meetings, and he stepped down? C’mon…
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 pm
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Drunkin Ramblings says:
Auburn’s SEC Records over the last 5 years
2004 8-0
2005 7-1
2006 6-2
2007 5-3
2008 2-6
Not a trend in the right direction. That’s why you make a move now instead of waiting.
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 pm
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Mr.Pelican Pants says:
Well, everyone laughed at Bama when we told everyone we were getting Saban. Then Rich Rod turns us down(praise Jesus) and Auburn laughed, pointed,, snickered….then we hired Saban, Auburn began to get a little worried…even though they wouldnt admit it, even after they beat us last year, once the wheels were set in motion on the recruiting trail and the number one ranking made mostly of in state talent, mainly Mobile and Baldwin County talent that, in past years on probation, WOULD have went to Auburn…looks of concern and fears about Tubbs duck hunting while Saban is working on the best Class in school history, Tubbs throws barbs at Saban that Auburn “dont need 5 stars, we get character players we develop”…..and that “character” got your ass handed to you all season long, 7 losses and a blowout in the Iron Bowl that should have been at least 55-0. Now maybe he can go to Texas A/M….or Miss St, and Derek Dooley can take over at Auburn..whoever does is got their work cut out for them, they are at least 3 yrs behind now…..Shoulda kept Franklin and you would be 8-4, but still losing to Saban for along time to come….and after we shock Florida, somehow, someway, maybe off a late turnover or a fumble for a last second field goal, Sabans return to Miami should be interesting…..
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 pm
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NRBQ says:
Bile does not become you, Mr. Pants.
Having a couple extra cocktails tonight?
(no dog in this fight)
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:37 pm
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P. F. Dye says:
On another subject, it sure is interesting what those fellas out in Kansas did hiring their former coach and all.
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:39 pm
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S. Holtz says:
Hey,
Do any of you guys know anyone at Auburn? My dad said now might be a good time to see about a job in the athletic department.
Skip
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:40 pm
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www.southbendblarney.com says:
Cold blooded. This is why you can’t get mad a coach for looking at the bigger, better deal, as Tubbs did a few years back.
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 pm
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big gay adam says:
wow. chuck bass would be a winner. he’d pay off the SEC for the title every year.
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:36 pm
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A Hopeful Dawg says:
Tubberville to UGA as the new DC and surpasses Muschamp to become the highest paid Coordinator in college football. Martinez stays on staff but is told to focus on the DB’s… Please Lord, Please!
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:39 pm
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Kevin@LSU says:
well, in the SEC, I guess you better win and keeping winning
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:52 pm
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Long Snapper w/short fuse says:
War Orgeron, er, Orgeron Eagle, er, you know what I mean.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:09 am
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sjs1959 says:
And just where is Bobby Lowder in all of this? I can’t believe he watched this with no participation.
Seriously, who does Auburn think they’re going to get that will do better? Muschamp is probably under 24/7 lockdown in Austin, despite the fact there’s no way Auburn wins a bidding war with the REAL UT.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:52 am
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Etch Westgrin says:
Another Bama fan sorta taking up (begrudgingly) for the Aubs:
Tubby kicked our ass in recruiting from 2000-2003. And it showed on the field. Then he recruited at an even level with us from 2003-2007. His superior coaching and conditioning won the day and they continued to play at a high level.
Then,,, about a year ago, he basically quit, hired Franklin and everything started going to shit. I think Tubs stopped caring and felt very protected by his big buyout. Everything was reactive at that point.
In other words, it wasn’t just that he lost once to us or that he had a down year. He was just mailing it in. And kind of had been mailing it in for awhile.
I wish he had stayed another year because, for whatever reason, he lost the fire in the belly. I’ve met Tuberville a few times and he’s a nice guy, but he’s a well-adjusted human being and football has lost its importance to him. Well adjusted human beings don’t thrive in the SEC unless you are at program like many that are content with a few losses every year.
He is a good coach, no doubt. He certainly whipped our ass for a long time. But he has some health issues with his back, and there are some other issues not worth going into. Plus he made some enemies on the board that he never sought to fix. It was kind of a perfect storm for a firing.
Also, I imagine he wasn’t willing to get rid of some of his long-time assistants, which lead to his firing/”resignation.”
It looks worse from a distance, but they probably did the right thing, depending on who they have lined up.
Tubby would be great for a program like Miss. State. I think they probably sweetened his buyout so he doesn’t go elsewhere. Plus, his kids are happy in Auburn.
My opinion is that Leach would be a disaster there. You Big 12 folks don’t understand the microscope he would be under. This is a bloodsport down here. There will be freaking PI’s following him around his first six months. He wouldn’t make it to the fall without being run out of town. And being “eccentric” in Lubbock won’t be the same here.
Of course Butch Davis is a homerun hire, but I don’t think he would come to Auburn. If he was leaving, he would have gone to UT, which is a better job.
They will want Muschamp, but Gill at Buffalo is the best hire. I don’t think they’d hire him. Paul Johnson would also be good, but they are a year too late. Petrino would love to come, but its just too many moves. Even Petrino knows he can’t be that schizo.
Muschamp is like Tiffin: lots of risk, and potential upside, but fire-in-the-belly only takes you so far. We don’t know what kind of CEO he’d be. It could be a disaster.
I think if they go mid-major or assistant coach, they’ll spend a long time coming back.
Don’t get me wrong. I hope they hire Syracuse’s coach or Weiss or Dubose.
But I think if you are a little closer to the situation, Tubby’s “resignation” makes more sense.
I’m going to shower after defending the Aubs.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:07 am
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WarCardinals says:
Can you imagine Mike Leach doing Golden Flake commercials?
December 4th, 2008 at 1:10 am
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DJ says:
Hmm, gameday tastes like Golden Flake? How did they manage to get the taste of beer, jager shots and undergrad vajayjay all into one potato chip? Genius!
December 4th, 2008 at 3:53 am
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Rawk says:
As a non-SEC fan who follows Auburn as his proxy-SEC-team-but-really-couldn’t-care-less-about-them-in-all-honesty, I want a hire that makes zero sense to perk my waning interest! Patrick Nix (the thought is enough to get me happy)! Hal Mumme! Larry Coker! Name Redacted! Marvin Lewis! All three Bowden sons! Baby Mangino! (literally the best coaching mind on this list). Please Santa Jesus make this happen…
December 4th, 2008 at 5:23 am
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InsaneCoachPosse says:
I have good inside info that Bobby Bowden is coming to auburn… time for a little vengence for not hiring me 10 yrs ago bama bitches!!!!
his contract includes unlimited depends and pudding
December 4th, 2008 at 8:10 am
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Jesse says:
You forgot to mention George W. Bush. He’ll soon also be looking for work.
December 4th, 2008 at 8:54 am
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ALGator says:
Hopefully, the next coach at Auburn won’t be as successful against the Gators. Don’t let the door hit you in the ass, Tubs!!
December 4th, 2008 at 9:17 am
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Dr. Ed phdxyz says:
Bobby Lowder was running around collecting money to pay off Tubs, It took him until Wed. to get it committed.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:23 am
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hobeg8r says:
Al Borges was on CSS last night – campaigning for the job….
December 4th, 2008 at 9:32 am
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John In Huntsville says:
Yes, if Auburn was smart they would consider a guy like Charlie Strong. Charlie won’t get an interview, nor will Ellis.
Auburn is in for three or four years of purgatory. They are not recriuiting well of late, and firing Tubbs just burned the next crop.
December 5th, 2008 at 2:35 pm