Jake Thornton OL Coach

[jknighton 310]

AUBURN — Ole Miss offensive line coach Jake Thornton will be Auburn’s next offensive line coach under Hugh Freeze according to On3 Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

Ole Miss finished third nationally in rushing at 261 yards per game in 2022. Freshman Quinshon Judkins rushed for 1,476 yards and 16b touchdowns, while Zach Evans rushed for 899 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

https://www.on3.com/teams/auburn-tigers/news/jake-thornton-tabbed-as-auburns-next-offensive-line-coach/?s=09

[CameronCrazy 1,059]

Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke.

[AUFiend 67]

3 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said:

Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke.

If the guys refuses to come out of retirement, there's not much you can do. can't force him to come back.

[gr82b4au 5,568]

20 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said:

Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke.

He was never an option. The problem is that everyone is listening to these paysites and gravitating to these big names. As soon as he was mentioned several days ago, it was posted on this site that ML was not coming out of retirement by someone that knew him very well. 
these auburn pay sites just set people up for disappointment. THEY WANT CLICKS. 
This OL coach is pretty good from what I can tell. Know very little about him but I do know the last 3 we had were Awful. 

[AUINSY 2,228]

26 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said:

Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke.

Thought I’d read Thornton’s o-line was 3rd in the nation. I’d settle for 3rd in the SEC at this point. I’d be elated with 3rd in the nation. 

[AUwent 3,748]

Wanted Matt Luke, but since that was likely never realistic, SEEMS like a pretty good hire.

[DAG 33,977]

32 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said:

Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke.

Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol.

[Barnacle 9,064]

#1 rushing team in the SEC. #3 in sacks allowed. If we hired Kiffin, this is likely one of the guys he brings with him. Nothing about this hire should come as a disappointment. 

[Taker 494]

12 minutes ago, DAG said:

Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol.

Now come on, who wouldn't want to go back to work when they don't have to... it just doesn't make sense that he wants to spend time with his family... Hugh freeze can't recruit! 

[Old fan 47 769]

30 minutes ago, gr82b4au said:

He was never an option. The problem is that everyone is listening to these paysites and gravitating to these big names. As soon as he was mentioned several days ago, it was posted on this site that ML was not coming out of retirement by someone that knew him very well. 
these auburn pay sites just set people up for disappointment. THEY WANT CLICKS. 
This OL coach is pretty good from what I can tell. Know very little about him but I do know the last 3 we had were Awful. 

Where is Thornton from? He may be the most important hire behind Caddy. We have had an awful OL for years now and that’s where games are often won. Never heard of him, but that means nothing if he can recruit and coach. 

[NoALtiger 3,850]

57 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said:

Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke.

Considering the program in general the past few years and what we’ve gone through, luring a guy out of retirement to go to work again isn’t even in the league of what I’d classify as a huge disappointment. 

[RunInRed 16,393]

37 minutes ago, gr82b4au said:

He was never an option. The problem is that everyone is listening to these paysites and gravitating to these big names. As soon as he was mentioned several days ago, it was posted on this site that ML was not coming out of retirement by someone that knew him very well. 
these auburn pay sites just set people up for disappointment. THEY WANT CLICKS. 
This OL coach is pretty good from what I can tell. Know very little about him but I do know the last 3 we had were Awful. 

Bingo.

[SECTigerGal 37]

Looks to be a solid hire! I’m feeling very optimistic about the staff he’s putting together. WDE!

[autan 737]

Wouldn't be surprised if Freeze checked out Matt Luke situation and maybe others before grabbing Thornton. I'm good with CJT

[NWALA Tiger 3,535]

1 hour ago, DAG said:

Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol.

I love it LOL. 

[AUBwins 10,075]

1 hour ago, DAG said:

Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol.

If I'm ever in a position to retire, I'll be darned if anyone talks me out of it 😆 

[augolf1716 21,109]

Very solid hire up and comer 

[JDUBB4AU 5,112]

Great hire. Fantastic 

[Chaotic_zx 1,042]

The deal needs to be done ASAP. Auburn is in dire need of linemen.

 

[TitanTiger 20,472]

3 hours ago, CameronCrazy said:

Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke.

If you were hanging your hat on Luke to be happy with the OL coach hire, your expectations are out of whack. He was the long shot not the expected get. 

[gr82b4au 5,568]

38 minutes ago, Chaotic_zx said:

The deal needs to be done ASAP. Auburn is in dire need of linemen.

 

Ha it is done. We have hired the OL coach from Ole Miss

[Chaotic_zx 1,042]

1 minute ago, gr82b4au said:

Ha it is done. We have hired the OL coach from Ole Miss

I've read that it was expected. I haven't read it was confirmed. If so congrats to coach Thornton. 

[woodford 3,655]

Coach Freeze, if you’re reading this, I approve of this hire. Please continue. 

[CameronCrazy 1,059]

3 hours ago, AUFiend said:

If the guys refuses to come out of retirement, there's not much you can do. can't force him to come back.

Completely understand - I was banking on his relationship with Hugh Freeze being the difference. I was hoping Freeze would be the only one to pull him out of retirement, and Hugh could prove his recruiting prowess right off the bat. It would’ve been a big feather in our cap over UGA, and maybe would’ve opened the door for getting some of the UGA lineman to hit the portal. But… oh well, moving on.

[WarNole 141]

Welcome to the AU family, coach Thornton.