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dunno why we wouldn't throw a wad of cash and a title at Sly Croom to see if he would be interested. He sure has been motivated to take it to Bama's arse over the past few years and he's got terrific recruiting contacts in areas where AU needs an increased precense. I don't think it's likely, but would AU fans have a problem with Croom's connection to Bama or his prior comments regarding Auburn?

Also, Brick Haley was just released by Da' Bears and would be the type of guy that could continue AU's tradition of having strong DL's ..... here's his bio:

Brick Haley, in his second season as the Bears defensive line coach, was hired on February 23, 2007. The 19-year coaching veteran came to Chicago after three seasons as the defensive line coach at Mississippi State. Haley has been a collegiate coach at eight institutions, including time as a defensive coordinator at Baylor and Troy State.

In his first season with the Bears in 2007, Haley oversaw a defensive line that registered 28 of the Bears 41 sacks. Six different defensive linemen made a mark in the sack department, led by Adewale Ogunleye’s nine, tied for 19th most in the NFL. Ogunleye also forced six fumbles and recovered a team-high three opponent fumbles. Pro Bowler Tommie Harris registered a career-high eight sacks, second most among NFL defensive tackles in 2007. Alex Brown was the only player on the Bears roster in 2007 with a sack (4.5), interception (one), forced fumble (two) and fumble recovery (two). Under the mentoring of Haley, Chicago defensive linemen registered 25 tackles for losses in 2007.

Prior to joining the Bears the 19-year coaching veteran spent three seasons as the defensive line coach for Mississippi State University (2004-06). Haley helped improve a Bulldogs defense that finished 41st in the nation in 2006 after finishing 113th a year before his arrival. MSU ranked 36th in rush defense in 2006 and 33rd in tackles for loss. Under Haley’s watch, Bulldogs defensive end Titus Brown developed into a second-team all-SEC selection after leading the team and ranking fifth in the conference in sacks in 2006. Another Haley protégé, Michael Heard, ranked 10th in the SEC in sacks in 2006. The previous year Haley coached the SEC leader in sacks (third in NCAA) and tackles for loss (fourth in NCAA) in Willie Evans.

Before arriving at Mississippi State, Haley spent 2002-2003 as Georgia Tech’s linebackers coach where he helped the Yellow Jackets to a pair of postseason bowl games. In 2003, he coached a first-team All-ACC performer after Tech’s trio of starting linebackers finished the 2002 season as the team’s top-three tacklers.

Previously, Haley was the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Baylor (1999-2001) after coaching outside linebackers for one season each at Clemson (1998) and Houston (1997). The defensive line coach at Troy State from 1994-96, he was promoted to defensive coordinator following the 1996 campaign before leaving for the position at Houston. Haley coached the defensive line at Austin Peay from 1991-93 after starting his college coaching career as a graduate assistant at Arkansas in 1990. His first coaching job was at Enterprise (Ala.) High School in 1989.

The Gadsden, Ala. native played linebacker at Alabama A&M from 1984-88 and was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. He received Alabama A&M’s Inspiration Award in 1987 and was named MVP for the 1988 season. He and his wife, Tina, have three sons: Adrian, A.J. and Jeremy.

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eibua12 Founding Father

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I like him because his name is Brick

Brick's DL - the BrickWall!

:brickwall:

I think Coach Haley is building something . . .

That's funny right there..

How about Terry Price, DOH too late he is at Iowa State

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I like him because his name is Brick

Brick's DL - the BrickWall!

:brickwall:

I think Coach Haley is building something . . .

:big:

And some folks "inherit" their house. :P

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I like him because his name is Brick

Brick's DL - the BrickWall!

:brickwall:

I think Coach Haley is building something . . .

:big:

And some folks "inherit" their house. :P

Every time the defense takes the field / makes a big play, the band (or the PA) plays The Commodores. :thumbsup:

arnaldoabru Founding Father

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Giff Smith, GT DL Coach

Tracy Rocker, OM DL Coach

Glenn Spencer, Okie St. DL Coach

Bo Davis, uat DL Coach

Spencer and Roof were together at West Georgia, I think

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Giff Smith, GT DL Coach

Tracy Rocker, OM DL Coach

Glenn Spencer, Okie St. DL Coach

Bo Davis, uat DL Coach

Spencer and Roof were together at West Georgia, I think

From their bios, looks like they missed working together by one year. Roof was there in 1989, Spencer started coaching at West Georgia in 1990.

Of course, info on the net is sometimes inaccurate. :)

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Giff Smith, GT DL Coach

Tracy Rocker, OM DL Coach

Glenn Spencer, Okie St. DL Coach

Bo Davis, uat DL Coach

Spencer and Roof were together at West Georgia, I think

From their bios, looks like they missed working together by one year. Roof was there in 1989, Spencer started coaching at West Georgia in 1990.

Of course, info on the net is sometimes inaccurate. :)

I couldn't remember. I thought they were here about the same time.

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I work with a buddy of his and he said he's headed to LSU to work for Chavis. Chavis coached him at AA&M.

Your buddy was correct. Brick Haley was just announced (last night) as LSU's DL coach. Big upgrade for LSU ......

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It won't be Rocker. Rocker was on the side of Herring and Nutt in the war with Malzahn.

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