I live in the land of U Pig. This morning, the local sports guys on ESPN radio were discussing their growing concern for Petrino (sp?) to Auburn. Their comment was basically that Auburn had an open checkbook and the longer Auburn's search lasted, the more nervous U Pig fans should be of Petrino to Auburn. I can't imagine Bobby leaving after just one year. He's never done anything like that before.
New Coaching Rumor - For Auburn
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<h3>Auburn is considering Houston Nutt, but not Leach</h3> <h4>Posted by http://blog.al.com/spotnews/about.html<font color="#003399">Charles Goldberg, Birmingham News</font> December 05, 2008 12:46 PM</h4> <div class="categories"> Categories: <font color="#003399">Sports</font> </div> <div class="entry-body">
Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt met with his athletics director and the university chancellor Friday morning. That meeting occurred with the backdrop of Auburn taking a look at Nutt to replace Tommy Tuberville. One coach who is not being considered is Texas Tech's Mike Leach.</p>
The News reported Friday morning Auburn was interested in Nutt and Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher, and possibly a few others. Nutt met with Athletics Director Pete Boone and university chancellor Robert Khayat.
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Two names that have been talked about, especially nationally, can be stricken from the list. Leach, who insiders say expressed an interest in Auburn, is not being considered. Texas defensive coordinator and former Auburn assistant Will Muschamp is content in Austin.</p>
Updates and the chance to comment are at The Birmingham News' <font color="#003399">Auburn blog</font></p> </div>
Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt met with his athletics director and the university chancellor Friday morning. That meeting occurred with the backdrop of Auburn taking a look at Nutt to replace Tommy Tuberville. One coach who is not being considered is Texas Tech's Mike Leach.</p>
The News reported Friday morning Auburn was interested in Nutt and Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher, and possibly a few others. Nutt met with Athletics Director Pete Boone and university chancellor Robert Khayat.
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Two names that have been talked about, especially nationally, can be stricken from the list. Leach, who insiders say expressed an interest in Auburn, is not being considered. Texas defensive coordinator and former Auburn assistant Will Muschamp is content in Austin.</p>
Updates and the chance to comment are at The Birmingham News' <font color="#003399">Auburn blog</font></p> </div>