![]() At some point, he will have a better opportunity than Auburn.ĭid the Crimson Tide ante up for Sark? We hope Grey Byrne took our advice and did just that. Thinking an Urban Meyer would be interested is not much more delusional than believing Sarkisian could be lured from Tuscaloosa. If Auburn could hire Sark, it would have already done so. Nonetheless, Phil Fulmer is reportedly set to earn a large bonus this year.įor now, it is likely no attractive head coaching gigs are on Steve Sarkisian’s radar. Known for being one of the least ‘cash-flush’ SEC programs, the Vols might be stretched to pay Pruitt’s $13M buyout. ![]() It is possible the Tennessee Vols don’t have the funds to terminate Pruitt. In Knoxville, Phillip Fulmer has given Jeremy Pruitt a dreaded vote of confidence that throughout the sporting world, often precedes a parting of the ways. That too would be a sound reality-based decision. The hottest rumor at midday on Monday is the Tigers pursuing UAB head coach, Bill Clark as their new top target. He might even stay at Auburn should the Tigers follow their past spending pattern and throw even more dollars at him. There have been rumors of Steele possibly joining Shane Beamer at South Carolina. If Kevin Steele is spurned by the Aubies he will be in high demand elsewhere. Nick Saban thought highly enough of Napier to have him on the Alabama football staff twice. In the last two seasons with the Cajuns, Napier’s teams have gone 11-3 and 9-1. Napier’s resume includes coaching stops at Clemson, Colorado State, Alabama and Arizona State. However much Auburn values Kevin Steele, hiring a defense guy in an offense-centric college football world did not seem wise. Billy Napier has drawn considerable notice for his accomplishments at Louisiana. ![]() ![]() Auburn would have gotten a good, young coach. The bottom line is reality is overwhelming the delusional Auburn football program and the powers behind it. Per Dennis Dodd, Kevin Steele is no longer be a candidate for the Auburn Tigers. The Dodd Trophy foundation recognizes one coach at the end of the year that exemplifies their core pillars. Recent reports are that Napier turned down the job.īased on statements from Auburn beat reporters, Steve Sarkisian has not and will be interviewed for the Auburn opening. Head coach Shane Beamer received the Dodd Trophy Coach Of The Week award after the win. Multiple reports indicated Louisiana Ragin Cajun, Head Coach, Billy Napier was the Tigers’ top choice. By Ronald Evans 2 years ago Alabama Football: Auburn appeared close to hiring Billy Napier but he passed and Steve Sarkisian does not interview.Īlabama football fans can breathe easier today as Auburn appears to be moving toward making a reality-based hire. ![]()
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