Borges Resigns as Auburn OC..

[jamie72921]

Is this our new coach?

The Auburn fans seem to think so. Not very inspiring if this is true.

[everybodybleedsred]

I haven't heard much about Borges.  Only heard about Auburn's DC.  :razorback:

[alltimeqb]

Nope:

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2007/12/offensive_struggles_cost_aubur.html

[jamie72921]

Saw this posted on another board. Found it very interesting.

I have always believed that the hire would be someone whose name we have not heard yet. Borges would certainly fit that bill.

I hope this isn't true. Just the latest rumor for now.

[aar0n]

If this is our next coach he appeared out of thin air.  I havent heard much about him in relation to us.  All I have heard is that there have been talks about him quitting for a while.

[jamie72921]

Nope:

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2007/12/offensive_struggles_cost_aubur.html

You underestimate the ineptness of those in charge on the hill. They could very easily hire this guy.

[aar0n]

You underestimate the ineptness of those in charge on the hill. They could very easily hire this guy.

Eerily valid point

[smw62485]

With Borges' complete lack of effectiveness in the SEC over the last couple of years, I don't think Long would dare make such a horrible hire.

[aar0n]

Im just going to leave this thread and try to never think about it again.  I will throw up all over my computer

[smw62485]

You underestimate the ineptness of those in charge on the hill. They could very easily hire this guy.

I can't argue against the fact that some inane decisions have been made, but i'm gonna hold on to a thread of hope that they'll pull out another Pelphrey-like hire...even if they do it by accident.

[The OptimistSwine]

not a chance.

[jr]

TT fired him, he did not resign to become the HC at UofA.

[FourthAndOne]

Borges is still thought of very highly by many people at Auburn, although fans are complaining that changes must be made to improve the offense.  It was the quarterback that limited Borges, IMO.   Cox doesn't have the arm strength to stretch a defense, so everybody played around the line of scrimmage against us.   Still I think he did pretty well considering the limitations and completely rebuilding after Campbell, Williams and Brown departed.  But when it's all said and done, Auburn is 101st in offense with a senior quarterback who's thrown 9 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season.  Oh well.  My guess is Auburn will replace him with former AU quarterback and current Miami OC Patrick Nix.

Anyways, I've always thought of Borges as a great head coaching candidate.  I think he's been an OC for 20 years or something.  I'm not sure he's a great fit at Arkansas.  I believe he could be very successful in the PAC10 or ACC.  I doubt you'll hire him, but I believe he is by far the better candidate than Muschamp is.  Muschamp does well against one-dimensional offenses (sorry Hawgs), but the balanced offenses own him (hey to Georgia).   Muschamp is still a little green.

[hawgsav1]

I am disappointed that Borges is gone...he was the reason that we've even had a chance against Auburn the last couple of years.

[FourthAndOne]

Borges bio doesn't show any time in the NFL...

http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/borges_al00.html

[allhogislost]

Welcome to the Plain Gus .Glad to be here TT.

[jpsand]

Maybe Gus will get to coach in the SEC after all

[MountieDawg]

Obviously the guy is awful...  he could only put up 10 points on a defense that usually gave up close to 40 in the SEC

[razorrog1]

Obviously the guy is awful...  he could only put up 10 points on a defense that usually gave up close to 40 in the SEC

Just curious. What team would that be?

[jry04]

Obviously the guy is awful...  he could only put up 10 points on a defense that usually gave up close to 40 in the SEC

Look past the stats. Our defense wasn't as bad as you want to believe. Our offense gave up a few touchdowns to the opposing defense. Our offense also couldn't move the ball against UT which forced our defense to step up, but they just got worn out. Our offense didn't do good until the 2nd half of the LSU game. Our offense was awful against UK only scoring 1 offensive TD. Our defence had 9 points, ST had 7, and our offensehad 13 points. When you have very little production from your offense, your defense is going to struggle no matter how good it is.


Our offense averaged around 35 ppg. We were held to 7 against Auburn, does that mean our offense obviously sucks?

[DeltaBoy]

Gus to Tigger ?

[jim hog]

Man I hope Long and White muster the required ingredients to hire a really good coach.

[AllenHog]

When he had Ronnie Brown and Caddilac Williams, he was a Broyles Award finalist for a 13-0 season.  Without them, his offense sputtered.


I think all of us here know how two 1st round picks in the backfield can make a coach look much better than he is.

[Hogdomer]

When he had Ronnie Brown and Caddilac Williams, he was a Broyles Award finalist for a 13-0 season.  Without them, his offense sputtered.


I think all of us here know how two 1st round picks in the backfield can make a coach look much better than he is.

"It's not the Xs and the Os, it's the Jimmy's and the Joe's."  That applies to every coach in the country--even Gus.

[Nashville Fan]

Nope:

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2007/12/offensive_struggles_cost_aubur.html

Explains why TT didn't take him hunting.

[stevenwayneslane]

If this guy gets the job I'm just done with the hogs. I will become an OU fan or maybe an ASU fan. Surely this isn't the case.

[pfrg999]

It is not what the OC of this school or the DC of that school did or didn't do.... It is all about WHO they put around them.... If they hire a great OC and a great DC...That makes a great coach...
Stoops - Great asst coaches
Carrol - Great Asst Coaches... and On and On....
If it is Al or Will or Brent (Yes we are on first name basis now) they have to surround themselves with the best..
That is something that the nuttster couldn't or wouldn't do....

[hogsanity]

You underestimate the ineptness of those in charge on the hill. They could very easily hire this guy.

Well, if thats the case, does that mean Tubberville is inept as well, after all, he hired and kept him for 4 or so years.

[PorkPhatRules]

Why wouldn't you just hire Reggie if this is the guy you are looking at. Hell they even look alike.

[Peppa Pig]

Gus to Tigger ?

You people act like Gus is the only man in America who can coordinate an offense.

[Ron Burgunby]

It is not what the OC of this school or the DC of that school did or didn't do.... It is all about WHO they put around them.... If they hire a great OC and a great DC...That makes a great coach...
Stoops - Great asst coaches
Carrol - Great Asst Coaches... and On and On....
If it is Al or Will or Brent (Yes we are on first name basis now) they have to surround themselves with the best..
That is something that the nuttster couldn't or wouldn't do....

Is it the coaches are great or is it they get great players at OU and USC.  Look at what they did when they left.

Chow-Tennessee
Kiffin-Oakland
Orgeron-MISS
Stoops-Arizona

If we can't get the players it doesn't matter who we hire.

[Holy City Hog]

Didn't Borges get all the credit for utilizing Brown & Williams in the same backfield & turning Ferguson into an NFL QB?  How do you go from hero to goat in 3 seasons with a 41-9 overall record & avg QB the last 3 yrs?

[WarEagle]

I was really surprised to hear about Al Borges.  This has been a miserable season on offense, but I thought Borges would get a chance to improve things with the new QB next year.  I mean, we led the SEC in offense in 2004 AND 2005 (so it wasn't just all the talent we had in 2004). 

Last year wasn't so great production-wise, but we did go 11-2, so 2007 was the first bad season, and I think it was largely b/c of our quarterback.  I thought that a mobile qb like Kodi Burns could really tear things up w/ a Borges west-coast attack. 

There had been a little grumbling about him on Auburn boards this year, but I think most fans were surprised that he was let go after what was pretty much three good years and one bad year.  I think there must be more to the story...maybe he and Tub were butting heads, or maybe he is going to have an opportunity somewhere else, but I just don't think this situation occurred solely b/c of production.

[Spikie]

Well, if it was VICTOR Borges, at least it'd be entertaining.... 

I'm not so hot on Al.

[hogwatcher]

Is it the coaches are great or is it they get great players at OU and USC.  Look at what they did when they left.

Chow-Tennessee
Kiffin-Oakland
Orgeron-MISS
Stoops-Arizona

If we can't get the players it doesn't matter who we hire.

hmmm...2 1,000 yd rushers (comparable to Cadillac and Brown) and and barely an 8-4 season...I think this dispels your theory...

[hogwatcher]

Could it be that TT already has a new OC lined up to take over?  Someone that can utilize the speed and ability of Kodi Burns? 

I'm not sayin'....I'm just sayin'

[prairiehogcompanion]

Someone check and see if any of Steve Roberts' assistants have resigned at Arkansas State, will ya?

[ltchog]

WHBQ reporting that TT is interviewing Gus M. has his new OC

[go hogues]

You people act like Gus is the only man in America who can coordinate an offense.

No, he just does it the best (hence his #1 ranked offense at Tulsa)

[BrooklynRoss]

Oh, come on, he was fired and for obvious reasons.

[Wild Bill Hog]

With Borges' complete lack of effectiveness in the SEC over the last couple of years, I don't think Long would dare make such a horrible hire.

It's not who Long would hire,  it's who does White want Long to make an offer to.

[Nashville Fan]

Didn't Borges get all the credit for utilizing Brown & Williams in the same backfield & turning Ferguson into an NFL QB?  How do you go from hero to goat in 3 seasons with a 41-9 overall record & avg QB the last 3 yrs?

You coach in the SEC

[ThaRockArkansas]

Auburns offensive coordinator resigns! ODDD

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3150303

[aar0n]

He was forced to leave. ODDDD

[Stella]

Borges is the only OC worse than HDN.  He should have been fired a long time ago.  He offenses are impotent and boring.

[Holy City Hog]

Oh, come on, he was fired and for obvious reasons.

And these reasons are???  Under Borges the AU offense in the SEC ranked 2nd in 2004, 1st in '05 (without Campbell, Williams, Brown, etc.), 6th in '06 & 9th this season. So that's 1 bad offensive season out of 4 with an O-line filled with true frosh.  It's not like the guy woke up one day & forgot how to call plays.  He's a solid coordinator & proven in the SEC.

[Hoggish1]

I can't argue against the fact that some inane decisions have been made, but i'm gonna hold on to a thread of hope that they'll pull out another Pelphrey-like hire...even if they do it by accident.

That would be powerball-like accident.

[jamie72921]

Well, if thats the case, does that mean Tubberville is inept as well, after all, he hired and kept him for 4 or so years.

As head coach?

What thread were you reading?