If Harsin is fired mid season

[Hank2020 3,381]

20 hours ago, Systems said:

War Eagle | What-If Scenario: 09/25/2022
Generalized Topics and Commonly-Held Fan Opinion to Support a Mid-Season Coaching Change

Insufficient Understanding of Recruiting the SEC Athelete
Unimpressive Local, Regional Coaching Development & Promotion
Lack of Clear Team Identify, Program Direction
Underperform: Navigating the Transfer Portal
Underperform: Making the Most of the NIL
Relative Underperform: Player Health, Strength, Conditioning, and Nutrition
Acceptable Player Academic Preparation

Insufficent Gameday Gameplan 
Counterproductive Play-Call Timing 
Lack of In-Game or Halftime Adjustments
Suspect Clock Management
Uncomfortable Handling the Spotlight of Success
Ambiguous Direction for Overcoming Adversity
Generalized Will to Win 

Getting Blown-Out, Embarassed at Home on ESPN
Possibly Losing to All Our Rivals in a Single Year
Probably going 4-8
Recruiting Relationships are At Risk
Recruiting Class & Rank Continue to Underperform

If Auburn decides to part ways with Head Football Coach Bryan Harsin before the end of the season, he may not be the only coach leaving the program so we'll need to identify those coaching positions to change as well as to select an interim Head Coach and Staff. We'll also need Bobby L. and Jimmy R. to handle the financing - but that's a topic for another thread. 

Based on the above generalized topics, this what/if scenario indicates the following 6 coaching positions requiring mid-season change. Dismissed coaches would be paid according to their current contract or mutual agreement, of course. 

OFFENSIVE DISMISSALS
HC Bryan Harsin
OC Eric Kiesau
OL Will Friend 
TE Brad Bedell

DEFENSIVE DISMISSALS
DC Jeff Schmedding
DL Jimmy Brumbaugh 

Coaching position vacancies would be filled from the existing pool of coaching resources already on staff at Auburn. The Coaching Talent Aquisation Strategy will be promotion from within, reorganization of roles, consolidation of duties, and opportunities for additional accountability and professional development. To offset risk of coaching attrition, this interim staff contract to be in place for a minimum pay period of 6 months, regardless, or unless longer term agreements are reached and do not conflict.

So, the research indicates: Auburn Football Coaching Staff is actually loaded with regional coaching talent and experience: Assistant Coaches, Special Analysts, Graduate Assistants, Interns, Strength & Conditioning, on and on - Previous O/D Coordinators, Previous Assistant Head Coaches, NFL Coaching Experience, Grass-Roots Player Recruiting Relationships in and around the South. Lot's of qualified coaches who are prepared, ready and set to make the most of the upcoming coaching opportunities. 

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What-If Auburn Football Releases HC Bryan Harsin, Mid-Season

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Interim Head Coach: Zac Etheridge (Bryan Harsin Out)

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Mike Hartline (Current Offensive Analyst, Eric Kiesau Out)
Offensive Line: Kendall Simmons (Current Offensive Analyst, Will Friend Out)
Running Backs: Carnell Williams (No Change)
Tight Ends: Joe Bernardi (Current Offensive Analyst, Brad Bedell Out)
Wide Receivers: Ike Hilliard (No Change)
Wide Receivers, Offensive Analyst: David Whitlow (Current Graduate Assistant, Offense)

Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers: JC Sherritt (Current Defensive Analyst, Jeff Schmedding Out)
Defensive Line/Edge Linebackers/Assistant Head Coach: Roc Bellantoni (Jimmy Brumbaugh Out)
Linebackers: Christian Robinson (No Change)
Secondary: Jeremiah Wilson (Current Defensive Analyst, Zac Etheridge to Interim Head Coach)
Secondary, Defensive Analyst: Ty Holder (No Change)

Special Teams Coordinator: Eric Sachse (Current Special Teams Analyst, Roc Bellantoni to Defensive Line)

Plus, there's a ton of other Directors, Support Staff and Team Leads who are probably working right now to make Auburn and Auburn Football the special place we love and know it to be; and while I can't mention everyone by name: thank you. We appreciate what you do.

Enjoy.
Opine.
Refute.
Be well.
Stay safe.
War Eagle!

Sources
https://auburntigers.com/staff-directory
https://www.google.com/

War Eagle,
Systems

I agree with Zac for interim if needed, but don’t agree with all the other moves. Just spends lots more money with minimum inpact

[alabastertiger 637]

On 10/9/2022 at 3:47 PM, gr82b4au said:

Do you also fire the OC and DC at the same time?

Usually the OC or the DC would take over, but since they are all besties, it may be a little awkward. 

and if we did fire all 3 we would be down 3 coaches. 

Just my two cents, but I think we'll let Harsin coach out the year.   Heck, we are paying him anyway  ... BUT ... I do think we announce some time during the season that he will not be retained.   I personally think the announcement will come after the western Ky game and before bama.