Tony4AU 386 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 AUBURN, Ala. – Cornelius Williams, who has spent the previous six years coaching wide receivers at Troy, has been named wide receivers coach at Auburn, head coach Bryn Harsin announced Saturday. Williams, who won four Sun Belt championships and helped lead Troy to three bowl games as a player, was also the passing game coordinator at his alma mater the last two seasons. "Cornelius is a great fit for the staff we are assembling," Harsin said. "He's a strong teacher of the game on the field and has been developing recruiting ties in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi during his time at Troy. As a Birmingham native, and his state of Alabama roots, he understands what Auburn football is all about and the type of player and high character individuals we want bring in and develop. I'm excited to see his energy and passion for the game guide our wide receiver room." During his time at Troy, Williams' receivers earned 14 All-Sun Belt honors including a pair of first team selections by Emanuel Thompson and most recently Damion Willis and Kaylon Geiger. This past season, Troy's passing attack was 21st nationally in passing yards per game (290.2) and Geiger was 30th nationally with 752 receiving yards. In 2019, outside receivers Reggie Todd and Khalil McClain combined for 83 receptions, 12 touchdowns and 1228 yards. As a unit, the receivers topped the 100-yard mark 11 different times to shatter the Troy school record that previously stood at seven games. "I'm very thankful to Coach Harsin for the opportunity to join his staff at Auburn," Williams said. "I'm humbled and very appreciative that he believes in me. I know what kind of culture that Coach Harsin wants to build at Auburn with his thought process, attention to detail and desire to work hard. I've worked with coaches like that in the past and I love that culture and approach. I'm hungry to get to work and continue to grow and develop under his leadership. Growing up in this state, I know Auburn is a special place and I can't wait to be a part of it and get to work." https://auburntigers.com/news/2021/1/16/football-cornelius-williams-named-wide-receivers-coach-at-auburn.aspx 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,649 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I don't know enough to make a statement 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony4AU 386 Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Me either. Read about him on 247 and was about to read up then announcement happened!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,649 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tony4AU said: Me either. Read about him on 247 and was about to read up then announcement happened!! Harsin had to be impressed considering the other WR coaches mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Auburn hires Troy's Cornelius Williams as new receivers coach 5 minutes ago Auburn has hired Troy wide receivers coach Cornelius Williams to coach the same position, Tigers head coach Bryan Harsin announced Saturday morning. "Cornelius is a great fit for the staff we are assembling," Harsin said. "He's a strong teacher of the game on the field and has been developing recruiting ties in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi during his time at Troy. As a Birmingham native, and his state of Alabama roots, he understands what Auburn football is all about and the type of player and high character individuals we want bring in and develop. I'm excited to see his energy and passion for the game guide our wide receiver room." Auburn Undercover is updating this story. Check back soon for additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,894 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zeek said: I don't know enough to make a statement Same. Been at Troy awhile and played there, from Hoover is all I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle2423 357 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 People won’t be ecstatic about this hire, but I think it will turn out to be a great one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GwillMac6 20,671 Posted January 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2021 Yessssssirrrr!!!!!!!! LFG bay baaaaay!!!!! Woooooo!!!!! Fired TF up about this hire!!!!! 2 a days is one of my all time favorite tv shows!!!! Fantastic hire. Young, hungry up and coming coach. Finally a dude who was actually extremely good at the WR position. Our players and recruits will love him. I think he is around Zac Etheridge's age. Love the mix of young and established guys we have. A good nucleus. 14 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnTiger4Life 2,225 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Not to be Zeek but I’m a little disappointed in this one. We’ll see though 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alexava 6,973 Posted January 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2021 We hired Harsin. We gotta back Harsin. Welcome coach Williams. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Whaaaa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwillMac6 20,671 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Coach C Will!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, Zeek said: I don't know enough to make a statement That was my exact thought too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnell 592 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, AuburnTiger4Life said: Not to be Zeek but I’m a little disappointed in this one. We’ll see though Me too underwhelming. They say he knows the southeast for recruiting but the SEC does not recruit the same players or schools as Troy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,112 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I don’t know much about him , but he has had great success in sun belt it appears . Seems like a huge upgrade . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,649 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, AuburnTiger4Life said: Not to be Zeek but I’m a little disappointed in this one. We’ll see though Are you ever happy? 🤪 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82b4au 5,568 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Welcome coach. Hope you do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle2423 357 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Carnell said: Me too underwhelming. They say he knows the southeast for recruiting but the SEC does not recruit the same players or schools as Troy. To be fair, they do probably recruit the same schools. The schools that have SEC type talent usually have Troy type talent as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Welcome to Auburn, coach Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone1430 1,346 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Got a feeling this will at least be an upgrade from Kodi. Good luck coach! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Gus recruitted a lot of the same recruits Troy did. He even signed some. Edited January 16, 2021 by auburn4ever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBags7277 734 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Kinda feels like a budget hire. But every established position coach made their name at some point. His resume to this point seems impressive. Overall this has the look of a solid, well balanced staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFazz 386 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 A little underwhelming based on the build up and names that were mentioned. I guess this means Wyatt is headed to Miami. But I will put my faith in Harsin and understand that assembling a staff with availability, chemistry, philosophy and budget in mind is not like making picks for the all star game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.E.D 11,070 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 37 minutes ago, Zeek said: Harsin had to be impressed considering the other WR coaches mentioned. That's some solid spin 😅😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgarrett7 957 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Anyone watched troy play last few years? I have. I promise their development of the wr position has exceeded auburns that last few years. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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