RunInRed 16,409 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Looks like Trooper Taylor has found a home - and plans on staying there a while... Ex-Vols assistant feels at home at AuburnBy Dave Hooker • KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL • September 29, 2009 Trooper Taylor has mellowed — sort of. There will still be towel waving and chest bumping on the sidelines Saturday when Tennessee (2-2, 0-1 SEC) hosts a former fan favorite and his Auburn mates, but the 39-year-old Taylor claims his long-term goals have changed a bit. No longer is the former UT assistant so determined to climb the career ladder in record pace. Now coaching receivers at Auburn (4-0, 1-0), Taylor sees the importance of finding a more permanent home after coaching for three schools in three seasons: UT in 2007, Oklahoma State in 2008 and Auburn this season. “They’ve changed a little bit,†Taylor said of his priorities. “Now I’m at the point to where I want to make sure I’m not moving my kids around in high school so I want to be established at a place for the next four or five years where they can set their roots.†Taylor’s wife, Evi, and their children — son, Blaise, and daughter, Starr — have followed their father to six schools during his 18-year career. The moves have been made by choice. Taylor has continually proved himself as a position coach and a recruiter. But when a promotion or title was offered, he was often lured elsewhere. Read more ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgr4lfe 220 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 That is a good article...we've got a really good coach in Trooper Taylor that is for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZ770 2 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I hope he does stay around for a while. I like the way our receiving corps has stepped up this year. Our dropped passes and failed routes are things of the past. I believe that Todd has cofidence that if he puts the ball in the air, there's a great possibility of someone catching it. and on top of everything else, He's a great recruiter, and I see us getting some real 5 stars as WR under this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAU 1,600 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Agreed - We need to keep this staff together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomfeeder 244 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 He couldn't have picked a better place than Auburn. Aubrun is a great place to work and raise a family. Probably the best place in the south, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 If Gus leaves, Trooper would fit in nicely at OC. If you go back to when we were shopping around, Trooper was my #1 choice for OC. http://www.aunation.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=52103&st=0&p=534916entry534916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUartlady 19 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 His son Blaise is an 8th grader at our Jr.High and a great kid. He is on our football team and is a great player! He is very smart too. Took the graduation exam for Math this week. I hope he stays, I want to teach him next year. Luper's son is also at our school, in my class and a great kid too. Great quarterback for our 9th grade team and even played quarterback in the Auburn High game (4th quarter) last week when we defeated Jeff Davis 47 - 0. I hope they all stay, but that is a big wish. I bet it is hard on them when they have to move a lot and the kids have gotten settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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