[FlamesHighontheTide]

Hopefully, Aldridge learned from Freeze's mistake and has already told the players and has had open dialogue with them on this.

[ballah09]

Auburn being Auburn. Leaking stuff before our bowl game.

I think it’s dumb that he was out recruiting making offers when he knew he was going to Auburn. Same with Harris, which I’m sure he’s going to follow.

[prototype]

We are doomed in bowl. This is why out-going coaches shouldn't coach. I think players will fight for us, but if Aldridge truly is playing all QBs - we are done. That strategy never works. QBs take time to get in a grove and QB rotisserie never works.

[JK37]

Chadwell will have a say.

[Ill flame]

So glad this is leaking right before our bowl game.

Yup. Freeze/Auburn sucking the wind out of the sails again before a game. Bush league

If you are Freeze and you have character, you call Aldridge from home and ask if he wants to come to Auburn and say "the only 2 people who know about this are me and you, we don't want a repeat of what happened at the New Mexico game, not fair to the kids, think about it and let me know by such and such a date"

The dollars matter in a decision like this and that's why the agents have to be involved. In terms of responsibility its essentially a sideways move but he'll likely get a decent raise in the process. Unfortunately the best agents have no character and we know what happens when they are involved.

[rtb72]

We are doomed in bowl. This is why out-going coaches shouldn't coach. I think players will fight for us, but if Aldridge truly is playing all QBs - we are done. That strategy never works. QBs take time to get in a grove and QB rotisserie never works.

So so sure yet. They have something to play for...and a little more clarity on who they'll be playing for. I hope they'll have a little chip on their shoulders going into this game. The "unofficial senior day" i've heard some say.

[Humble_Opinion]

I’m curious why Aldridge would choose to be a position coach in the SEC vs being a Coordinator at a place he’s already been successful. It can’t be about money, at least not initially.

Maybe he thinks a couple years in the Auburn system might afford him the same opportunity there?

[Cider Jim]

I’m curious why Aldridge would choose to be a position coach in the SEC vs being a Coordinator at a place he’s already been successful.

I think you've answered your own question. Remember that before LU, Aldridge was coaching D2.

[Ill flame]

I’m curious why Aldridge would choose to be a position coach in the SEC vs being a Coordinator at a place he’s already been successful. It can’t be about money, at least not initially.

Maybe he thinks a couple years in the Auburn system might afford him the same opportunity there?

He's already proven he can successfully run a defense at this level, now it's time to prove he can recruit in the SEC. The big pay bump helps a lot too. If he takes this job he'll be a P5 DC before you know it. I wouldn't be suprised if he'll be the DC in waiting at Auburn if the current guy leaves after a couple years.

[Humble_Opinion]

I’m curious why Aldridge would choose to be a position coach in the SEC vs being a Coordinator at a place he’s already been successful. It can’t be about money, at least not initially.

Maybe he thinks a couple years in the Auburn system might afford him the same opportunity there?

He's already proven he can successfully run a defense at this level, now it's time to prove he can recruit in the SEC. The big pay bump helps a lot too. If he takes this job he'll be a P5 DC before you know it. I wouldn't be suprised if he'll be the DC in waiting at Auburn if the current guy leaves after a couple years.

I don't think a position coach at Auburn will make more than a Coordinator at LU. However, I agree with the sentiment that he may have earned a lot of trust from Freeze these past few years from a recruiting and now coaching standpoint. He's likely a few decent years from being promoted the same way at Auburn.

[Ill flame]

The average SEC assistant made $600k last year while the highest paid G5 coordinator made that much. We could theoretically match the salary he would get at Auburn but I doubt we will.

[Sly Fox]

[AATL]

The average SEC assistant made $600k last year while the highest paid G5 coordinator made that much. We could theoretically match the salary he would get at Auburn but I doubt we will.

Starting as a position coach, he would have room to grow that figure significantly over the next several years if he moves up into co-coordinator or coordinator roles. Great opportunity for him and I can't blame him if he takes it, though I'll certainly be sad to see him go. I'm eager to see if we get a flurry of coaching announcements after the bowl/signing day this week when the dust has settled a bit.

[FlamesHighontheTide]

Nothing against Aldridge as I am one of his biggest fans with the turnaround job he was significantly a part of with the defense. BUT, I despise that cow college in Auburn, Alabama and I will never understand why anyone would go there, .

[TLocke88]

Is Alabama where all the doctors and lawyers go?

[ballcoach15]

When most folks think about the great state of Alabama, they don't think of Auburn.

Tuscaloosa
Talladega
Montgomery
Birmingham
Mobile (Gulf Coast)
Huntsville

[Sly Fox]

Most people never think of Alabama except for certain Saturdays in the fall.

[jinxy]

Stud was making over 1mm. We could easily do 600k and more for DC. Easy.

[Purple Haize]

Is Alabama where all the Quacks and Ambulance Chasers go?

FIFY

[Purple Haize]

Most people never think of Alabama except for certain Saturdays in the fall.

Most people just think of Forrest Gump

[prototype]

What country is Alabama in? Is is even a real place or just a fictional place that movie was depicted about - Sweet Home...

[ballcoach15]

There is one ambulance chaser in Alabama. He has billboards all over the state.

Alexander Shunnarah

[Liberty22]

You can tell watching Aldridge opening statement postgame that he’s gone. He’s going through the motions, saying what he needs to and he’s gone.

[ballcoach15]

If Auburn goes 9-3 or 8-4 and loses to Alabama for 2 or 3 seasons, there will be another house cleaning down on The Plains.

[flamehunter]

If Auburn goes 9-3 or 8-4 and loses to Alabama for 2 or 3 seasons, there will be another house cleaning down on The Plains.

If Freeze beats the Tide a couple times in a row, Tuscaloosa might be due for a house cleaning. Old Nick might a little nervous. As long as were being hypothetical and all.