weagl1 1,782 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I think this is an outstanding hire! Al can help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyAU 3,630 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I absolutely love it. Big fan of Big Al Borges, as a coach and a person. Great to have him back on the Plains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,748 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 For as critical as we all were (myself included) of him at some point or another, we had one heckuva run with him as OC. Great to have him back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,226 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoetTiger 1,896 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 38 minutes ago, JMR said: You never know, of course, but I don't think Chip is going anywhere any time soon. And if he does, no, probably not. Like most business things these days, it's an accepted "fact" that old, experienced guy's know nothing, and all the really smart guys are young and on the cutting edge. Right or wrong, that's how it is. How old is Big Al as it relates to Kevin Steele or Greg Brown? His age will not be a factor, I just don't this his overall philosophy will work with what Gus may want in his offense....but stranger things have happened..especially in Auburn. This hire of Borges proves that, because I don't think anyone saw this coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMR 2,118 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 9 minutes ago, PoetTiger said: How old is Big Al as it relates to Kevin Steele or Greg Brown? His age will not be a factor, I just don't this his overall philosophy will work with what Gus may want in his offense....but stranger things have happened..especially in Auburn. This hire of Borges proves that, because I don't think anyone saw this coming. You could certainly be right, but I just don't see Al replacing Chip down the road. The game is constantly changing, and as one gets older, what we "believe in" may not be as legit as it once was. There is, of course, the occasional exception where experience is valued over youth, but offensive football is rarely one of those. Bottom line, I don't think Al is in line for a big time OC job at this point in his career. But that's just an unfounded opinion, and for his sake, I hope it's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerdns 52 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 My take on the analyst position: Can communicate with coaches, but not with players. Correct? Are there limitations to communication with coaches in-game as opposed to during week? I was at AU when he was OC. It was a fun time. He would always be at the baseball games in a floral shirt eating a hot dog. Just seemed like he enjoyed the community. War Eagle Gorgeous Borges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoetTiger 1,896 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, JMR said: You could certainly be right, but I just don't see Al replacing Chip down the road. The game is constantly changing, and as one gets older, what we "believe in" may not be as legit as it once was. There is, of course, the occasional exception where experience is valued over youth, but offensive football is rarely one of those. Bottom line, I don't think Al is in line for a big time OC job at this point in his career. But that's just an unfounded opinion, and for his sake, I hope it's wrong. I agree and I don't think he wants one either....he may just settle down in AU and head into retirement at some point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,112 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 When is Hugh Nall coming back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I'm getting more and more unhappy.... I was all prepared to just write off the 2017 season as just let Gus screw the pooch and maybe AU will hire a "good" coach to replace him. ....then, DANG IT! GOOD THINGS just keep happening! Nice recruiting class, nice OC swap, Stidham looks like the 2nd coming of #7 at A-Day and now THIS?!?! Can't a fan just be left to doom and gloom in peace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarNole 141 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Welcome home Mr. Borges and War Eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeleagle 2,945 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 So Borges is not coming back to Alabama to run as LT Governor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle10 77 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I'm glad he came back. I enjoyed watching his O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,059 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 GREAT hire! War Eagle, Gorgeous Borges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUrulz 2 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hi all, i rarely post, but after read this I felt I must. I swear I remember people discussing bringing Al back to AU. I believe AU's staff reads what is discussed on this board and others. There are a lot of negative nancy's out there. IGNORE them. Gus is going prove them all wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,456 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Welcome back Coach Borges!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au75 75 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,885 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Boom! Great hire! Things are certainly going in a good direction right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUIH1 1,515 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Very good hire and a perfect role for Borges. wde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUApostle 7,651 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 If anything, our pre-snap motion has the potential to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuCivilEng1 10,999 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 This has to be one of the most universally accepted hires I've seen on this board in a long time. It's good to see us all agree on something. Well, there is officially no reason to have poor QB play. We got a lot of QB coaching talent on this coaching staff, now. It looks as if Gus is finally starting to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUApostle 7,651 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 11 hours ago, JMR said: You could certainly be right, but I just don't see Al replacing Chip down the road. The game is constantly changing, and as one gets older, what we "believe in" may not be as legit as it once was. There is, of course, the occasional exception where experience is valued over youth, but offensive football is rarely one of those. Bottom line, I don't think Al is in line for a big time OC job at this point in his career. But that's just an unfounded opinion, and for his sake, I hope it's wrong. There's always enough time to re-evaluate your ideology, if not totally reinvent yourself if you're hungry enough. Creativity is not purely a youthful trait, it's a state of mind. As long as you have a desire to innovate you have a shot at remaining relevant. *Getting off my Creative Director's soapbox now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustache eagle 2,397 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 This is only a good hire if Al brings his Hawaiian shirts with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abw0004 10,110 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Loving all of this . I might need to put on sunscreen when I view this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,140 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 13 hours ago, JMR said: You never know, of course, but I don't think Chip is going anywhere any time soon. And if he does, no, probably not. Like most business things these days, it's an accepted "fact" that old, experienced guy's know nothing, and all the really smart guys are young and on the cutting edge. Right or wrong, that's how it is. The reality in business is the young guys are cheaper not better. Most IT companies keep 1 or 2 of us old Dinosaurs around for when it really hits the fan. Getting back to Big Al. A great hire. He will be a true asset to what already appears to be a great offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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