tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Johnson fired as Auburn DC@PMARSHONAU Auburn's Gus Malzahn in a statement: “At this time I felt it was best for our program to make a change with our defensive coordinator."... “Ellis (Johnson) is a true professional and I would like to thank him for his contributions at Auburn.” ... Ellis Johnson in statement released by Auburn: “This is part of the business and I totally understand." ... Ellis Johnson statement cont.: "I did think we were good in several areas, but overall it wasn’t good enough." ... Johnson: "I’m disappointed for our players, but this is a results business. I want to thank Coach Malzahn & Auburn for … the last 2 years.” @AUBlog Interestingly ... Source says AU held a full team meeting at 2 p.m. local time. Nothing was mentioned about Ellis Johnson's status.... Source says AU players found out about Johnson's firing through social media networks.... @wareagleextra Some players react ... I'm am thankful for coach Johnson's time here at AU and appreciate everything I have learned from him while he was hear.@carllawson14 Wow ...@Trigga_Tray28 S Tray Matthews Say what you want! Ellis Johnson is a DEFENSIVE GURU & he showed his players love! Enjoyed being under his wing this year. Made me better!!!@_Davis_Boy12 Great coach even better man. I'm going to miss you Coach J. The first coach to give me a opportunity to showcase my skills at star #thankyou@JustinGarrett26 Recruits react ... Hope our class still sticks together through this@AyeyoKEJO RB Kerryon Johnson Wonder who the next DC will be for Auburn@R_Mcbryde15 Coach Johnson will be extremely missed , I kno I'm still on this Gus bus doe@Og_smxx: Jordan Colbert McBryde also told 247Sportshe was "pretty sure I'm sticking with Auburn," but that he was anxious to see who Auburn hired to replace Johnson."I'm kind of surprised, but at the same time it's a business," he said. "I guess they're trying to change and win. He's a good coach." http://www.al.com/sp...gly_to_aub.html Oh and then there's this lovely tidbit ... Some things to keep in mind re: Auburn's DC opening. AU still owes Johnson roughly $2.2 mill on his contract that paid him thru June 2017.@AUBlog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 This thread blows up in 3...2...1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muxi87 148 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Really? Why? I kid because I care...now on to a new day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltigger21 0 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Well we all figured this was coming. Now the question is who will be the replacement. I hate it for coach Ellis. He is a fine man and perhaps circumstances just conspired against him. Wish him well in whatever he does from here on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarcara 0 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Bye bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yes, done deal. He may or may not coach the bowl game is what I am hearing. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb1633 1,418 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'd like for it to be Paul Rhodes again. He has a bad rap cause of the abysmal 2008 offense that always put his defense in bad positions, but that was a great defense. Plus he's huge on fundamentals, which is what we need right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,852 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Randy Shannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURaptor 1,122 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I approve of this message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagleguy 1,393 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Not surprised, obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icanthearyou 4,462 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Randy Shannon. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBAU83 212 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Would love to have some new fire (as in enthusiasm) on the sideline for the bowl game - just not sure a hire can be made that quick and be in place. Would rather take a little more time for the right hire, as the bowl, is not as critical as the long term success of the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthebiscuits 6,846 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Didn't see this coming. Sarcasm. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltigger21 0 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Randy Shannon. Good choice. He's a fine defensive mind plus it weakens Arky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTiger 3,901 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Well, now let's move forward and find somebody to fix this mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltigger21 0 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Didn't see this coming. Sarcasm. Cool. LOL yeah I was shocked too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoOrangeSS 321 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Let's get Muschamp, Shannon, and Rocker to be tri-co-defensive coordinators!!!! War Eagle!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthebiscuits 6,846 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 By the way, since the athletic budget seems to be hemorrhaging money, maybe we can sign a guy to a reasonable contract with some incentives and prove the guy before we go blow another 900k a year on yet another disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinningTradition 95 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Well I love Muschamps intensity and hes great at DC. Floridas defense was great all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigercj 242 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Whoever is hired I hope he can bring in his own staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigskinPat 2,579 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 So....did Gus not consult with WarTim about this???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU-HANDLEY-TIGER 205 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If Ellis is out this fast Im certain Gus has someone ready my first thought is Muschamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURandy56 148 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hot damn! Now, call Will Mushchamp, and do it ASAP before TAMU does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weagl1 1,784 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Boom! In more ways than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoetTiger 1,896 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Well we all figured this was coming. Now the question is who will be the replacement. I hate it for coach Ellis. He is a fine man and perhaps circumstances just conspired against him. Wish him well in whatever he does from here on. No circumstances...I just think the game may have passed him by a bit...but I agree he is a fine man and great teacher. Kinda reminds me of Monte Kiffin in his last years as a DC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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