RunInRed 19,668 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Auburn DC Kevin Steele: Program has history of hard-nosed defenses, I understand that tradition... Auburn DC Kevin Steele: Will have input in assistants, not ready to make any announcements yet ... Auburn DC Kevin Steele: Recruiting isn't a hard thing to do, almost like a hobby, not difficult sending positive message about this program ... Auburn DC Kevin Steele: "I wore No. 7 growing up in junior high, don't think I need to tell you why" ... Auburn DC Kevin Steele: "I saw my first game here it would be just fine with me if I saw my last game here." ... Auburn DC Kevin Steele: Not worried about coach Gus Malzahn's future, doesn't see any uncertainty ... Auburn DC Kevin Steele: "We have what it takes to be champions" ... Auburn DC Kevin Steele: "I'm not really ready...I've been here three days" to talk about specific players, "we have time for that" ... Press conference ends, looks like Gus Malzahn won't be answering any questions @wareagleextra Steele says Malzahn was a "key component" why he chose to leave LSU. From personal standpoint, draw to come home.... Kevin Steele: "My daughter is quite excited, being an Auburn graduate. It's an exciting time to be here with coach." ... "We got the right guy," says Gus Malzahn about new Auburn DC Kevin Steele. @bmarcello Steele said his wife said: "We're going to Auburn and we're staying in Auburn.' ... There's no ink that could give more of a guarantee."... Steele said he and Will Muschamp are good friends. A lot of similarities in their coaching terminology, too. ... Steele's family is from Bibb County. "If it's on Highway 82, I know where it's at." ... Steele on recruiting: "This is a very unique place. The Auburn family, what it means to the people ... is not hard for prospects to see." ... Steele's takeaway on Auburn's D: "It was a defense that grew and matured and got better and better and better" ... Steele said much of last week has been spent on phone with Malzahn, potential assistants and recruits ... Steele: "I didn't need a GPS to get to Auburn, btw. I knew exactly where I was going." ... Steele on his contract: "I don't know how to read a contract; i just know there were some general terms." ... Steele: "You got to find the strengths and weaknesses of your players." Got to build on the strengths and improve on the weaknesses ... Steele: "It's not so much what you know as a coach; it's what the players can do, what they can execute." ... Steele: "First thing you have to do is ... stop the run. You have to be physical and eliminate big plays in this league" ... Steele says the state and this university means a lot to him personally, which made decision easier ... Steele on why he took job: The fact there is tradition and history here to win championships. ... Steele: It was a very, very easy decision for me for a lot of reasons. ... Malzahn said he was patient w/search, wanted a guy w/SEC experience, recruiting prowess, high character & stability @AUBlog Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 61,284 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Steele: "It's not so much what you know as a coach; it's what the players can do, what they can execute." Amen! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger25 29 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Steele: "It's not so much what you know as a coach; it's what the players can do, what they can execute." Amen! Probably the most important statement I took from this other than stability. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ber798297 241 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks Red!! I was hoping to see or hear it but I got delayed picking up the kids from school Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnSpider 2 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Good Luck Coach. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,645 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I like he wants to be here long term and I can't agree more with the statement Big Bird said Amen to. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfinz 1,494 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm pretty pumped! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Steele: "You got to find the strengths and weaknesses of your players." Got to build on the strengths and improve on the weaknesses I liked this quote also,Cass was here four years and nobody ever tried moving him until CWM got here and it turned out pretty well.Cass was playing better than anyone on D at the end of the year. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyAU 3,770 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Ok. I'm on board with the man of Steele. Get 'er done! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
au75 75 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 It is official welcome to AUBURN!!!!!!!!!! IG2BAAT Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mims44 2,190 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 "Auburn DC Kevin Steele: Not worried about coach Gus Malzahn's future, doesn't see any uncertainty" Looks like he plans on being over .500 next season. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarNole 141 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Welcome to the Auburn family, Mr. Steele, and War eagle. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,930 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 So no info on what kind of D we will be running? I feel like Muschamp stated those type of basic details in his intro presser but I could be wrong Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,999 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I like the guy. I just got "one game spoiled " by the defense in the bowl and really wanted to continue that with that staff. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 So no info on what kind of D we will be running? I feel like Muschamp stated those type of basic details in his intro presser but I could be wrong Based on various sources, he runs a similar D to Muschamp, including adopting a lot of the same terminology. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc4aday 1,887 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I hope he & Gus will soon fill the 2 coaching positions. I would guess that these will likely be coaches that Steele has worked with during his career as a DC. Get it done with the right men. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeBoneAU 91 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I am not concerned about his ability to recruit or which defensive scheme he will run....My 2 wants for AU from him are 1.I want some longevity from him at least 5 years as the DC. 2.Player Development of a 2 to 3 deep at every position physical SEC caliber defense. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeriderga 137 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hire Kevin Greene and I will consider the new DC somewhat intelligent! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagleguy 1,433 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 War Eagle! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Now that all of that is over, it's Steele has another presser about his 2 new coaches. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 19,668 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgufcm 4,109 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Pretty nice intro presser. Now it's time to continue building the defense toward the upper crust of the SEC. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 19,322 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 i am ready to break out the bubbly already! he said enough for me to be happy. now lets hope it shows up on the field and i believe it will................... Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnEagle79 2,300 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 He killed the press conference for sure. Can it be September yet? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 my first response on C. Steele was "meh" I am very impressed with the first introduction and am looking forward to see him to continue to build what has been started. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149519-kevin-steele-intro-presser/#findComment-2413477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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