jknighton 317 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 AUBURN — Ole Miss offensive line coach Jake Thornton will be Auburn’s next offensive line coach under Hugh Freeze according to On3 Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Ole Miss finished third nationally in rushing at 261 yards per game in 2022. Freshman Quinshon Judkins rushed for 1,476 yards and 16b touchdowns, while Zach Evans rushed for 899 yards and eight touchdowns this season. https://www.on3.com/teams/auburn-tigers/news/jake-thornton-tabbed-as-auburns-next-offensive-line-coach/?s=09 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,111 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AUFiend 67 Posted December 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said: Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke. If the guys refuses to come out of retirement, there's not much you can do. can't force him to come back. 19 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gr82b4au 5,583 Posted December 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2022 20 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said: Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke. He was never an option. The problem is that everyone is listening to these paysites and gravitating to these big names. As soon as he was mentioned several days ago, it was posted on this site that ML was not coming out of retirement by someone that knew him very well. these auburn pay sites just set people up for disappointment. THEY WANT CLICKS. This OL coach is pretty good from what I can tell. Know very little about him but I do know the last 3 we had were Awful. 8 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUINSY 2,299 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said: Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke. Thought I’d read Thornton’s o-line was 3rd in the nation. I’d settle for 3rd in the SEC at this point. I’d be elated with 3rd in the nation. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,845 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Wanted Matt Luke, but since that was likely never realistic, SEEMS like a pretty good hire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 35,154 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 32 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said: Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke. Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Barnacle 9,147 Posted December 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2022 #1 rushing team in the SEC. #3 in sacks allowed. If we hired Kiffin, this is likely one of the guys he brings with him. Nothing about this hire should come as a disappointment. 19 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taker 494 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, DAG said: Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol. Now come on, who wouldn't want to go back to work when they don't have to... it just doesn't make sense that he wants to spend time with his family... Hugh freeze can't recruit! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old fan 47 824 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 30 minutes ago, gr82b4au said: He was never an option. The problem is that everyone is listening to these paysites and gravitating to these big names. As soon as he was mentioned several days ago, it was posted on this site that ML was not coming out of retirement by someone that knew him very well. these auburn pay sites just set people up for disappointment. THEY WANT CLICKS. This OL coach is pretty good from what I can tell. Know very little about him but I do know the last 3 we had were Awful. Where is Thornton from? He may be the most important hire behind Caddy. We have had an awful OL for years now and that’s where games are often won. Never heard of him, but that means nothing if he can recruit and coach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 4,068 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 57 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said: Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke. Considering the program in general the past few years and what we’ve gone through, luring a guy out of retirement to go to work again isn’t even in the league of what I’d classify as a huge disappointment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 18,623 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 37 minutes ago, gr82b4au said: He was never an option. The problem is that everyone is listening to these paysites and gravitating to these big names. As soon as he was mentioned several days ago, it was posted on this site that ML was not coming out of retirement by someone that knew him very well. these auburn pay sites just set people up for disappointment. THEY WANT CLICKS. This OL coach is pretty good from what I can tell. Know very little about him but I do know the last 3 we had were Awful. Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECTigerGal 37 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Looks to be a solid hire! I’m feeling very optimistic about the staff he’s putting together. WDE! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autan 813 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Wouldn't be surprised if Freeze checked out Matt Luke situation and maybe others before grabbing Thornton. I'm good with CJT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWALA Tiger 3,743 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 hour ago, DAG said: Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol. I love it LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,295 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 hour ago, DAG said: Huge disappointment that he is not coming out of retirement? Holy crap lol. If I'm ever in a position to retire, I'll be darned if anyone talks me out of it 😆 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,997 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Very solid hire up and comer 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,366 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Great hire. Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic_zx 1,070 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 The deal needs to be done ASAP. Auburn is in dire need of linemen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 21,491 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 3 hours ago, CameronCrazy said: Huge disappointment not getting Matt Luke. If you were hanging your hat on Luke to be happy with the OL coach hire, your expectations are out of whack. He was the long shot not the expected get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82b4au 5,583 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 38 minutes ago, Chaotic_zx said: The deal needs to be done ASAP. Auburn is in dire need of linemen. Ha it is done. We have hired the OL coach from Ole Miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic_zx 1,070 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 minute ago, gr82b4au said: Ha it is done. We have hired the OL coach from Ole Miss I've read that it was expected. I haven't read it was confirmed. If so congrats to coach Thornton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodford 3,754 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Coach Freeze, if you’re reading this, I approve of this hire. Please continue. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,111 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 3 hours ago, AUFiend said: If the guys refuses to come out of retirement, there's not much you can do. can't force him to come back. Completely understand - I was banking on his relationship with Hugh Freeze being the difference. I was hoping Freeze would be the only one to pull him out of retirement, and Hugh could prove his recruiting prowess right off the bat. It would’ve been a big feather in our cap over UGA, and maybe would’ve opened the door for getting some of the UGA lineman to hit the portal. But… oh well, moving on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarNole 141 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Welcome to the AU family, coach Thornton. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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