Tim Tebow: Bryan Harsin deserves adjustment period with Auburn

After a great start to his tenure, Bryan Harsin and the Auburn Tigers have lost their last three games. Prior to the Iron Bowl, Tim Tebow joined The Paul Finebaum Show to defend Harsin amid the tumultuous streak.

“It’s still early. There’s so many ups and down,” stated Tebow. “Obviously in this league, you can have one year that doesn’t go your way and you’re gone.

“I like some of the things he’s done. Some of his mannerisms, his comments — I’ve appreciated. There’s probably a little bit of an adjustment period, getting used to this league,” Tebow continued. “But his success at Boise. Did they have some talent when he showed up? Yes, they did. But I think there’s also fitting it to his culture, his mode — I think that’s going to take a little bit.”

It may be unlikely, but one way for Harsin to get all of the Auburn faithful on his side is with a victory over bitter in-state rival Alabama. Still, at least as Tebow sees it, it’d be a mistake for Auburn to move on from Harsin without giving the coach a proper shot to turn things around.

Charles Barkley on Bryan Harsin

Tim Tebow isn’t the only sports great that believes in Harsin. As an Auburn alum, Charles Barkley covers basketball in his day-to-day life —but he has not been shy about commenting on college football. Barkley also appeared on the Paul Finebaum Show to discuss Bryan Harsin ahead of the Iron Bowl versus Alabama.

Auburn has lost their last three games despite being tied with their opponent (Texas A&M, South Carolina) at halftime or holding a commanding lead at the half (Mississippi State).

“The last couple games have been upsetting but you know what, I’m all in on Coach Harsin. I think you have to be patient with him,” Barkley said. “The last time we talked, I told you I have faith in him. He’s only been there 11 games.

“If you win one of the last two, the Iron Bowl would have a different feel. We’re always comparing ourselves to Alabama, they have the best coach in the nation. I’m looking forward to the game. If we can ruin Alabama’s season, we might as well be 12-0. If we can ruin their season, it would be awesome, plain and simple.”

Tebow and Barkley believe in Harsin, but some Auburn die-hards may need some more convincing. A victory on Saturday in the Iron Bowl would do some convincing.