🏈 Kirby interviewing at Auburn today

[Bamabww]

I hope KS doesn't go to the barn. I could accept him coaching at Georgia but not the barn. Selfish? Yeah but I could never pull for him at the barn unless it directly helped Bama.

 

[bamaraider]

Please Kirby...there are better places to go...Hell Louisville might be open next year if the Boogs hire Strong.

 

[TerryP]

Kirby has said recently that he will only leave for a premiere HC job http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?storyId=8687586. I don't think Auburn is premiere level. If only talking SEC championship level then yes. However I think the UGA job would be more attractive to him not from a NC level but because its been mentioned one of his dream HC jobs as his alma mater. With Richt leaving probably in a few years I would have to think he would want to wait it out just a little longer. He is young so it's not like his clock is ticking. With NCAA looming in the background (constantly it seems and historically) with Auburn I just can't seem him going. I can understand him wanting to entertain the offer if for no other reason than gaining some exposure and HC interview experience.

It's a top 20 job in college football.

Greater chance right now for Kirby to go to Auburn than to UGA even if Richt quit today.

Judging from some Auburn sites I've seen, Tiger fans aren't thrilled with the Smart consideration.

A lot don't know what they want.

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What interests me about the guys interviewed is how different they are.

Kirby, I suspect, would bring a power football type of offensive scheme. Morris would bring a Malzahn type system.

Most athletic directors have an idea of the kind of system/coaching style they want when they interview. Here we have polar opposites.

 

[bamaraider]

Kirby Smart= Jim Harbaugh

 

[UAgrad93]

Actually heard this morning that some Barners are saying Kirby will be named the HC and Bobby Petrino will be named his OC. Can you believe this? Talking about delusional!! The rational is because the Fambly is so split, this decision will bring them together!! LMAO

 

[Southern Bama]

Actually heard this morning that some Barners are saying Kirby will be named the HC and Bobby Petrino will be named his OC. Can you believe this? Talking about delusional!! The rational is because the Fambly is so split, this decision will bring them together!! LMAO

No way Petrinos ego would allow him to play 2nd fiddle to Smart.

 

[bamadezz]

I'd like to see KS as a "Head Coach in Waiting" at Bama, but if he leaves more power to him. My only concern is him not being there for the BCSNCG. No way AU would allow that to happen.

Hopefully he sticks around...


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[TerryP]

Found this article which if probably where the story of Smart being hired comes from. Pay close attention to the last sentence—supposedly breaking the news of a hire but certainly with a caveat at the end.

The Auburn Tigers have reportedly hired Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Kirby Smart to be their head coach according to sources.

Auburn had reportedly been interested in Charlie Strong and Bobby Petrino among others for the job, but according to a number of reports, the school that won the 2010 national title got the man they wanted and will pay Smart $3.2 million in the first year of his contract.
On Monday I wrote about Auburn interviewing Smart with the bitter in-state rivals, and found the notion to be somewhat shocking that he would leave for Auburn.
It’s not surprising that he would leave, because Smart is talented and experienced enough to be a head coach in the SEC having worked under the game’s best head coach Nick Saban for a number of years, but the idea he would leave for the Tigers was one I didn’t think would come to fruition.
However, the last Auburn coach that played for the Georgia Bulldogs as Smart has and later coached at Alabama was former Auburn coach Pat Dye, who is the school’s third all-time winningest coach and a winner of four SEC championships, so the move isn’t without precedent–and success.
I wonder how Alabama fans feel about this move, because they lose their defensive coordinator before their BCS National Championship Game next month to their rival–even if its’ widely acknowledged Saban runs the defense–it’s still a blow.
However, at the same time their rival just hired a coach with zero head coaching experience and can trust Nick Saban to run the defense at a high level and replace Smart with a highly regarded defensive assistant.
Smart would inherit one of the worst offenses in the nation, but has a strong group of defensive talent committed to coming to Auburn and the hiring of Smart I would think only strengthens that commitment.
Auburn is coming off a 3-9 season and fired Gene Chizik two years after winning the national championship and was winless this season in the SEC.
I can’t wait for next year’s Iron Bowl and the postgame handshake with Nick Saban if this is true.

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[BamaDelta]

Found this article which if probably where the story of Smart being hired comes from. Pay close attention to the last sentence—supposedly breaking the news of a hire but certainly with a caveat at the end.

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I feel sick!!! Can we go back and replay the Auburn game again, so I can be nasty to the people I was nice to. Cause it's about to get even uglier in this rivalry. They will really stop at nothing!

 

[TerryP]

I feel sick!!! Can we go back and replay the Auburn game again, so I can be nasty to the people I was nice to. Cause it's about to get even uglier in this rivalry. They will really stop at nothing!

You mean like getting Alabama women into mixed marriages and whatnot? :icon_twisted:

 

[BamaCore]

So I'm still wondering, how sure is anybody about any of this?

 

[BamaDelta]

You mean like getting Alabama women into mixed marriages and whatnot? :icon_twisted:

Don't even remind me.:lance: Marriage or no marriage I despise auburn and always will. My hubbie is smiling just knowing how much this is making me squirm. Anywhere Kirby but auburn, seriously!

 

[bcracker]

If AU hires Smart, how will that effect that 2013 Alabama defensive recruits?

 

[TerryP]

Don't even remind me.:lance: Marriage or no marriage I despise auburn and always will. My hubbie is smiling just knowing how much this is making me squirm. Anywhere Kirby but auburn, seriously!

I ran across this in the Meltdown post/thread and thought about you Sandra.

glad that my hotel room windows don't open. my gf is wearing her USC gamecock tee & yelling "ROOOOW TIDE"

 

[XXL TideFan]

I believe that the best thing for Smart would be to take a HC gig outside of the SEC first, then come back in a few years. You have Saban, Miles, Spurrier, and Richt. Sumlin is up and coming like a freight train as is Muschamp at Florida. Auburn and Terdersee round out the top tier programs in the SEC and it will be a long hard road at either to bring them back to being competitive. Possible sanctions/investigations looming at Auburn will make it harder.
Smart should depart the SEC and watch and wait for the perfect scenario prior to returning. Get the lumps on your head in another , more forgiving conference.

 

[bcracker]

Another question: if Smart is hired by Auburn will he coach in the championship?

 

[hawkman]

I don't want him to go just yet but if he does then best of luck. He has been a great DC for us but make no mistake he does not MAKE our defense. Assistant coaches and coordinators will come and go so long as we have a coach that can groom or mentor them. Kirby has been with Saban for a long time.

This. We look at this through fan's eyes. This is a business for the coaches. I don't want KS to go to the barn, but wouldn't blame him if he did. HC job in the SEC, making a lot more money...can't over look that.

 

[JoshB]

They all sound pretty sure of themselves. Had the displeasure of talking to several AU fans who are actually looking at this as a "win" over Alabama if they get Smart.

 

[planomateo]

We will find out alot about Auburn based on who they hire, do they go with status quo or go after someone who will shake things up and not buckle to the backoffice politics.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Goldberg on al.com saying he's "emerged as a strong contender".