toddc 13,194 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Auburn expected to hire Jimmy Brumbaugh as new D-line coach ByJASON CALDWELL 14 minutes ago Share1 Comments Bryan Harsin is expected to hire Auburn alum and longtime defensive assistant Jimmy Brumbaugh as the program's next defensive line coach, sources told 247Sports on Friday morning. Nick Eason left the position vacant after just one year at Auburn, taking an assistant job under Dabo Swinney at Clemson, his alma mater, earlier this month. Brumbaugh, who had 15 sacks during an All-SEC Auburn career in the late '90s, spent last season as an analyst on Oregon's staff, after he was the defensive line coach at Tennessee in 2020. He was let go by head coach Jeremy Pruitt midway through the year. After serving as LSU's strength coach during its 2008 national championship season, Brumbaugh has made six FBS stops as a defensive line coach, most notably at Kentucky. With the Wilcats from 2013-16, Brumbaugh developed three future NFL Draft picks. He mentored Bud Dupree for two seasons as the future Pittsburgh Steeler earned All-SEC honors in 2013 and 2014, while finishing in the league’s top 10 in sacks both seasons. Dupree was a first-round selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers, going No. 22 overall in 2015. Za'Darius Smith, who Brumbaugh coached in junior college and at UK, was chosen in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens. Smith was named to the 2020 Pro Bowl after leading the Green Bay Packers with 13.5 sacks. Overall, four defensive linemen earned All-SEC honors during his tenure with the Wildcats. Brumbaugh was part of a coaching staff that turned the Wildcat program around. Kentucky reached its first bowl game in six years in Brumbaugh’s final year with an appearance in the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl. 10COMMENTS Auburn Undercover's Phillip Dukes contributed to this report. More to come.. . 1COMMENTS Auburn Undercover's Phillip Dukes contributed to this report. More to come.. Edited January 21, 2022 by toddc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,598 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Anyone else left at Oregon we can trade? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony4AU 386 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 On3 reporting this as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,598 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Silver lining....he knows Auburn and the SEC. Maybe he picked up some good traits from Mario. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank2020 3,199 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, Tony4AU said: On3 reporting this as well Wonder what his recruiting ranking is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,909 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 What’s his recruiting/development look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Sizzle said: What’s his recruiting/development look like? Added some info to OP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.E.D 11,070 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Sizzle said: What’s his recruiting/development look like? Pretty sure most schools are glad he's not their coach anymore. Fans can be stupid, so I guess we'll see how this plays out Edited January 21, 2022 by W.E.D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,598 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 While at Kentucky, he helped develop future NFL defensive linemen Za’Darius Smith and Bud Dupree. I hope he has the fire in his belly to go out and relate to high school kids. There's a lot of unknown here other than he's never been in one place for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskanFAN 1,665 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Fairly underwhelming hire. Nothing against him, loved watching play, but with so many kids on the DL leaving and Mason going, was hoping for a smash hire. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.E.D 11,070 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Did we hire the best DL coach we could or the Best DL coach that has heavy Auburn ties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,598 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, W.E.D said: Did we hire the best DL coach we could or the Best DL coach that has heavy Auburn ties? The Auburn didn't hurt but I feel a little bit like we struck out on our top picks. Auburn is a mess right now. Jimmy may end up being what we need (someone who is invested in Auburn more than just a paycheck). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,270 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 We've had good luck hiring ex AU players as coaches. About all i have to get excited about this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodford 3,655 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Hope he's obsessed with recruiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.E.D 11,070 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, woodford said: Hope he's obsessed with recruiting Someone has to pick up the slack on defense. ZE can't do it all himself. We'll miss Mason. Eason seemed to do a really good job. Schemd hasn't done too much. Watts is a black hole. We'll be making one more hire on defense, right? Anyone know what position? Edited January 21, 2022 by W.E.D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,598 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 This time next year we will prob. be talking about the new Head Coach if things continue to trend the way they are....... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autiger88 3,777 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, autigeremt said: The Auburn didn't hurt but I feel a little bit like we struck out on our top picks Agreed..should also add not overwhelmed with the hire love watching him play but not sold on his recruiting. But who the hell knows he may be just what we need. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU North 164 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, autigeremt said: While at Kentucky, he helped develop future NFL defensive linemen Za’Darius Smith and Bud Dupree. I hope he has the fire in his belly to go out and relate to high school kids. There's a lot of unknown here other than he's never been in one place for long. I'll try to go with the glass half full approach: Apparently, he is impressive in interviews. wde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpro2a 5,650 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, W.E.D said: Did we hire the best DL coach we could or the Best DL coach that has heavy Auburn ties? Neither 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.E.D 11,070 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, Tigerpro2a said: Neither Ah, the worst of both worlds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Johnny Mac 1,392 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, AU North said: I'll try to go with the glass half full approach: Apparently, he is impressive in interviews. wde I’m with you 👍 But the board is in a glass half empty kind of mood😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR 2,441 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 The defensive staff looks weaker across the board especially in recruiting. And they were the ones holding this thing together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryAU 1,658 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, autigeremt said: Silver lining....he knows Auburn and the SEC. Maybe he picked up some good traits from Mario. Cloudy skies in my opinion because Auburn is literally Tennessee on both lines. 🤢 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone4jc 2,241 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bro Johnny Mac said: I’m with you 👍 But the board is in a glass half empty kind of mood😂 Always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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