Bo Mattingly reports that Tubberville is "very likely".

[neahog]

I'm somewhat suprised to hear this and I apologize if it has already been talked about, but I was just in my car listening to Sportsrap or whatever show it is that Mattingly does and he and "Odus" reported that their sources are very confident that Tubberville will come.

Has anyone else heard anything to substantiate this? Also, what are the chances that he could bring Kodi Burns/Lee Ziemba with him?

[neahog]

...oh yeah, I forgot to add that Mattingly had a guy from the Birmingham newspaper on too. He said that these rumors are getting started strictly b/c Tubberville is trying to renegotiate his contract in Auburn. This leads me to believe that he is at least listening.

[hogmafia]

dont want him...............

[hog_fan]

i bet auburn says screws it and lets him go.

[missippihog]

dont want him...............

We know. You want your unproven hero Gus.

[Scott E.]

I would be cautious of anything being said these days.  Many "sources" are leaving town, and it appears Jeff Long doesn't tip his hand. 

[neahog]

dont want him...............

I don't know who I want, but Tubs has been very successful in the SEC, why don't you want him?...(I'm not arguing with you, just curious)

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

We know. You want your unproven hero Gus.

either one would be a step up from what we had

[FL_Hog_Fan]

I would be cautious of anything being said these days.  Many "sources" are leaving town, and it appears Jeff Long doesn't tip his hand. 

True that.

[rcowen]

I want tuberville! HE'S A GOOD SEC COACH! LOOK AT HIS RECORD!

[AubFaninArk]

Bo and Grit need to get some better sources.

[Heardo]

I don't know who I want, but Tubs has been very successful in the SEC, why don't you want him?...(I'm not arguing with you, just curious)

From what I understand it is because he doesn't want anyone but some Gus guy.

[Scott E.]

Bo and Grit need to get some better sources follow Hoot to Ole Miss.

fixed that a bit.

[VRaptor]

I'm somewhat suprised to hear this and I apologize if it has already been talked about, but I was just in my car listening to Sportsrap or whatever show it is that Mattingly does and he and "Odus" reported that their sources are very confident that Tubberville will come.

Has anyone else heard anything to substantiate this? Also, what are the chances that he could bring Kodi Burns/Lee Ziemba with him?

zero

[zorbacks06]

We know. You want your unproven hero Gus.

Kinda like your proven failure hero hdn a##hole

[WMHawgfan]

It's all a part of the game. I don't think he is coming. He like every other coach uses these opportunities to milk their current employer out of more money. He will show as much interest as he possibly can without commiting. Auburn will pony up a big deal for him and we will be left thinking, Man we almost had him.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

where do they get this crap?

[VRaptor]

It's all a part of the game. I don't think he is coming. He like every other coach uses these opportunities to milk their current employer out of more money. He will show as much interest as he possibly can without commiting. Auburn will pony up a big deal for him and we will be left thinking, Man we almost had him.

yep

[jesterzzn]

Is Bo ever right about anything?

[The_Iceman]

im not taking anything from these "sources".

I read this then see where he has agreed to a contract extension at Auburn.

This is all crap. I hope we dont get played again like in bball.

[ErieHog]

Is Bo ever right about anything?

Be nice.   After all, he and his colleagues told us all the secrets of the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory

[bookhog]

good job Bo

[WMHawgfan]

I think people give our Administration way too much credit. They have no idea how the game works. They think just because a coach shows interest that it is a done deal. They just need to make the right offer.

The truth is the agents for these coaches are telling them their client is interested when in reality all they want is for them to make an offer that they can dangle in front of their current employer.

[Rsvlhog]

Bo Knows Didley.

[crazyrazy]

As I recall Bo reported HDN buyout . . . only he reported it was happening about a year ago.

[jhog]

Tubby beat Auburn 6 years in a row. They will not let him go that easily if at all.

[Razorod]

do any of us KNOW that we even approached TT? My sense is that Long is working on this and he is talking to and interviewing coaches that we are unaware of. A lot of false leads may be going out on purpose to keep us away from the coach they truly want.

[kimjongsqUeAl]

Bo Mattingly is never correct with crap like this.  In fact all local media stinks in these situations.

[jtw109]

dont want him...............

...says the guy with a tulsa avatar

[ErieHog]

Tubby beat Auburn 6 years in a row. They will not let him go that easily if at all.

Pssst.   Alabama.    When at Ole Piss, Tubby went 0-4 against Auburn.

[lovetailgatin]

Tubby and Auburn just agreed to a seven year ext. HE's OUT!!!!!!!!!!! Get KIFFIN

[hog_heaven_2000]

It's all a part of the game. I don't think he is coming. He like every other coach uses these opportunities to milk their current employer out of more money. He will show as much interest as he possibly can without commiting. Auburn will pony up a big deal for him and we will be left thinking, Man we almost had him.

This sounds about right.

[hogfanwp]

I would take him over Gus for sure.

[IronHog]

Jimmy "I play Arkansas to the tune of 1 million" Sexton at work.

[deucea729]

Too bad Bo is wrong:

http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=180242.0

[hogfanwp]

Tubby beat Auburn 6 years in a row. They will not let him go that easily if at all.

Actually he beat Alabama.

[The_Iceman]

Bo was wrooooong.

[Dbighog]

BO is full of it because TT signed an extension this evening with AUBURN!

[hog_fan]

do you people like it when someone uses us.?Some of you seem all happy bo who i don't even like was wrong or aleast it seems as he is wrong. That link if true says president has to approve it.

[The Realist]

I love how people think he signed an extension with Auburn so all is lost.
A) I Can guarantee you he hasn't signed it
B) Even if he did we can still buy him out and he can leave
C) I don't think we are getting him so it won't matter.  We were leverage for better facilities and pay. 

People need to stop taking one thing and making it another.  Has Nick Saban not taught you anything?

[cvlunrest]

Uh, Bo Mattingly says so? Hee Hee Hee

[MysticHog]

Definetly the best man for the job.  These folks wanting Leach or Kiffin have a screw loose.

[Marshfieldhog]

offered and signed is two different deals....remember Nutt left on his own...a whole lotta of lying going on.

[PorkBus]

dont want him...............

lemme guess, you want gus?  sorry, but gus isn't SEC head coach material at this point.  maybe after Tuberville wins his 3rd straight national title and is tired of coaching gus will get a shot, but until then it looks foolish to say gus should be our coach.

[hirebutchdavis]

First of all, Bo is a tool.  He changed his tune so fast it messes you up once he got on the University's pay roll or on the radio.  Secondly, Long will take his time.  Remember he has till after the bowl game.  Its over a month to get the right guy for the job.  The right guy for the job resides at North Carolina right now.  Tuberville buyout is 6 million.  Butch's buyout is two million.  I would take Butch over Tubby anyday because of his recruting ability.  Will I support Tubby if we get him.  Of course, its go hogs all over again.  If you are willing to pay 6 million on that buyout then you should be willing to pay a coach a three million dollar salary with pay based on performance on the field.  ie 5 million bonus for SEC championship.  10 million BCS championship. 

[Run D-Mac Run]

Inside sources say its one of two candidates ... Tuberville or Kiffin. I hope they're both wrong. Would like to see Leach come and keep Herring as defensive coordinator or assistant head coach. Here's to Leach coming to UA.

[MysticHog]

First of all, Bo is a tool.  He changed his tune so fast it messes you up once he got on the University's pay roll or on the radio.  Secondly, Long will take his time.  Remember he has till after the bowl game.  Its over a month to get the right guy for the job.  The right guy for the job resides at North Carolina right now.  Tuberville buyout is 6 million.  Butch's buyout is two million.  I would take Butch over Tubby anyday because of his recruting ability.  Will I support Tubby if we get him.  Of course, its go hogs all over again.  If you are willing to pay 6 million on that buyout then you should be willing to pay a coach a three million dollar salary with pay based on performance on the field.  ie 5 million bonus for SEC championship.  10 million BCS championship. 

Bo is not a "tool" he is a objective reporter. Butch Davis is not interested in the job, he gave Arkansas two years to hire him and they failed.  Who can blame him? Get over yourself and realize he is not coming here.

[WilsonHog]

Inside sources say its one of two candidates ... Tuberville or Kiffin. I hope they're both wrong. Would like to see Leach come and keep Herring as defensive coordinator or assistant head coach. Here's to Leach coming to UA.

I'd 'bout soon have Robin Leach as Mike Leach.

[troutbumhog]

i agree Davis is the right guy... and will unite the state as home grown boy who made well.

my golden hand cuffs are furr lined

[Michael Porkleone]

I'm in the Kiffin camp but would be very happy with TT also.