Rhett leaves AU / New OC discussion (Merged)

[metafour 4,958]

Just now, The Freak said:

Sounds like another OC that Gus will not allow to actually have autonomy.

And what do you expect?

[aujeff11 6,243]

http://auburn.247sports.com/Article/Auburn-QB-commit-Joey-Gatewood-shocked-by-offensive-coordinator--50486525

 

Joey Gatewood is "shocked"

[WinningTradition 95]

Gus needs an OC and let them do their job. He just needs to be a HC.

[SCTiger2011 1,277]

Who was Gatewood's primary recruiter?

[au_bsci_04 407]

1 minute ago, around4ever said:

He seems to be happy at ASU.  Would he leave for the Auburn OC job after turning down the USM HC job?

Name was all over the place for a few HC openings a mi the ago. Lateral move as OC might not interest him, but he is from AL and might think OC in SEC is a better ladder.

[Eagle Eye 7 2,535]

6 minutes ago, AU64 said:

http://gopack.com/coaches.aspx?rc=276

another guy with AU connections...

Doesn't look bad at all especially with QBs

[WDE_OxPx_2010 5,287]

2 minutes ago, around4ever said:

He seems to be happy at ASU.  Would he leave for the Auburn OC job after turning down the USM HC job?

Kodi will have to recruit him, but I see him coming back South

[AU-Allen 85]

You guys are throwing out name of guys producing several games under 20 points in this last season. I certainly hope that is not where we are at. 

[doc4aday 1,887]

Good luck Rhett! I honestly mean this. You did a good job and I hope that you will soon get a HC somewhere down the line. I know I have had a love/hate relationship with you, of which I can say many of us did. God Bless you and your family, and get some wool socks and cold weather gear.

Godspeed,

 

Doc

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

5 minutes ago, metafour said:

Eli Drinkwitz is likely another name to watch.

The announcers were not exactly praising his play calling abilities during the bowl game, saying that fans were left scratching their heads at times due to play calls during the season. 

[au_bsci_04 407]

Uconn is thrilled with this hire. I mentioned this could happen with Benedict when Diaco was fired, but I thought it would be as HC.

[AuCivilEng1 10,995]

I'm hearing now that the OC will be Kodi and Auburn surprise new QB coach hire is............ Johnathan Wallace!!!?

[3rdgeneration 6,469]

Good luck to Rhett and his family.  He was nothing but loyal and dedicated to Auburn.  I feel for these coaches who have strong friendships.  It has to be difficult for both Gus and Rhett to part ways.  I have a feeling that Rhett will do a great job at UConn.  I wish him all the best.  Maybe he will develop into an amazing head coach and come back to Auburn one day.  That would be a cool story.  

[doc4aday 1,887]

We need to empty out the bank account and get Lincoln Riley aboard. Give the man a 3 year guaranteed contract for $1.5 million regardless if Gus is here after 2017.

[lionheartkc 6,150]

5 minutes ago, around4ever said:

He seems to be happy at ASU.  Would he leave for the Auburn OC job after turning down the USM HC job?

 Auburn might pay better... and SEC OC might be a shorter path to a better HC position.

[younggun 14]

12 minutes ago, Eagle Eye 7 said:

So he is taking a HC job for $150,000 less than what he is making. I really doubt this was his decision.

Not taking the HC job at UCONN, He's taking the OC job there.

[aufan57 922]

 

[lionheartkc 6,150]

Question 1 is of course who our new OC will be, but then there's question 2, will he have any say in his staff?

[GTNupe11 2,033]

Hopefully we can stop calling high school plays now. Gus is still the problem though. 

[tbone1430 1,346]

I just wanna make sure we don't get a "yes" man and get someone who implements their offense. Gus needs to keep his hands off. Chip Lindsey is ok but doesn't have a ton of experience. I'd rather a seasoned OC than a young up and comer. If this was the end of 2017 I'd say Art Briles but I'm afraid his recent fiasco keeps him away unfortunately. I honestly think though he'd be the best man for the job. I know we pride ourselves on running a clean program and being family so I doubt the PTB would allow him to be hired. Interested to see how this plays out though. 

[WinningTradition 95]

Just now, lionheartkc said:

Question 1 is of course who our new OC will be, but then there's question 2, will he have any say in his staff?

He should. Hire an OC and let his do what he's hired for. What we have been doing isn't working.

[aufan57 922]

6 minutes ago, lionheartkc said:

 Auburn might pay better... and SEC OC might be a shorter path to a better HC position.

Lindsey is currently earning $650K at ASU

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

Countdown to Briles...

[AUGoo 2,658]

Major pay cut if you add in cost of living in Connecticut as well.

[lionheartkc 6,150]

1 minute ago, aufan57 said:

Lindsey is currently earning $650K at ASU

Steele makes $1.1 million...