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From 247. It's two days old, so if posted somewhere else, please delete.
"Jennifer Coney, the mother of No. 1 overall recruit Rashan Gary, said Sunday while she loves Auburn, she isnt yet sure how much of a factor the Tigers will be moving forward with her son, a 5-star defensive tackle at Paramus Catholic (N.J.).
The reason: How outgoing Tigers defensive coordinator Will Muschamp handled his departure, she told AuburnUndercover.
Last Monday, Coach (Lance Thompson and Coach Muschamp came to the house. I was hearing all kinds of coaching things so I asked them, Coney recalled. "Coach Thompson said he loves Auburn and plans on being there. Coach Muschamp said the same thing. He said he had put his family through a lot. He had moved nine times. He had moved his kids from school to school and wanted some stability. He said he promised his son stability through high school. He knew he wasnt going anywhere Auburn was where hes going to stay. Of course, that was a lie."
She continued, Now I know, If you get a head coaching position, of course you might leave. But he should have been honest. He should have said, Well, if I get the opportunity. I would respect that. I would have understood. Its a job for them. But he didnt. Muschamp is a liar. A pure liar. If I had his number Id call him."
According to Coney, she spoke via telephone with Tigers coach Gus Malzahn on Sunday.
He said he was blindsided, Coney said. He seemed like he was being a genuine guy, too. They all do. Muschamp seems like a genuine guy. (Malzahn) didnt tell me when he found out, so I dont know. I like him. They said they were coming this week, but whos going?"
Gary and his mother officially visited Auburn last weekend and had a good time," she said. While Michigan holds a big lead in the 247Sports Crystal Ball, sources at Auburn thought post-visit the Tigers were possibly in his top two.
Theres nothing wrong with Auburn, Coney said. I love Auburn."
The question now: Can Auburn remain a contender?
"I dont know, Coney said. I'm in the business world. If you bring representatives to me and one of your representatives tells you a blatant lie and almost immediately you find out theyre lying, well, what does that say about your organization? Coney said. In doing that, you make Auburn look bad. Im not saying anything bad about Auburn. I like Auburn. I can see my son at Auburn. But these things happen for a reason. It just made me and Rashan realize, do not commit because a coaching staff is great. You cannot depend on these people. Am I upset at Auburn? No. Im hoping theyre telling the truth when they said they were blindsided by this. Id think theyd be smarter than to send him on a recruiting trip knowing he wasnt going to be there. Thompson and (defensive line coach Rodney Garner) could have come.
According to Coney, she still hasn't heard from Alabama or Georgia, two other contenders, since coaching changes were made or announced. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who lost defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin in recent days, called me Thursday and explained to me how it all works and what a defensive coordinator does."
Coney, like others, will wait to see who Auburn hires to replace Muschamp, then move forward.
This is my son I want my son around a good group of men who are accountable men, Coney said. In Rashans life, I want him to be accountable for everything he does and everything he says. Im giving him to you give him good character. Good morals."
"Jennifer Coney, the mother of No. 1 overall recruit Rashan Gary, said Sunday while she loves Auburn, she isnt yet sure how much of a factor the Tigers will be moving forward with her son, a 5-star defensive tackle at Paramus Catholic (N.J.).
The reason: How outgoing Tigers defensive coordinator Will Muschamp handled his departure, she told AuburnUndercover.
Last Monday, Coach (Lance Thompson and Coach Muschamp came to the house. I was hearing all kinds of coaching things so I asked them, Coney recalled. "Coach Thompson said he loves Auburn and plans on being there. Coach Muschamp said the same thing. He said he had put his family through a lot. He had moved nine times. He had moved his kids from school to school and wanted some stability. He said he promised his son stability through high school. He knew he wasnt going anywhere Auburn was where hes going to stay. Of course, that was a lie."
She continued, Now I know, If you get a head coaching position, of course you might leave. But he should have been honest. He should have said, Well, if I get the opportunity. I would respect that. I would have understood. Its a job for them. But he didnt. Muschamp is a liar. A pure liar. If I had his number Id call him."
According to Coney, she spoke via telephone with Tigers coach Gus Malzahn on Sunday.
He said he was blindsided, Coney said. He seemed like he was being a genuine guy, too. They all do. Muschamp seems like a genuine guy. (Malzahn) didnt tell me when he found out, so I dont know. I like him. They said they were coming this week, but whos going?"
Gary and his mother officially visited Auburn last weekend and had a good time," she said. While Michigan holds a big lead in the 247Sports Crystal Ball, sources at Auburn thought post-visit the Tigers were possibly in his top two.
Theres nothing wrong with Auburn, Coney said. I love Auburn."
The question now: Can Auburn remain a contender?
"I dont know, Coney said. I'm in the business world. If you bring representatives to me and one of your representatives tells you a blatant lie and almost immediately you find out theyre lying, well, what does that say about your organization? Coney said. In doing that, you make Auburn look bad. Im not saying anything bad about Auburn. I like Auburn. I can see my son at Auburn. But these things happen for a reason. It just made me and Rashan realize, do not commit because a coaching staff is great. You cannot depend on these people. Am I upset at Auburn? No. Im hoping theyre telling the truth when they said they were blindsided by this. Id think theyd be smarter than to send him on a recruiting trip knowing he wasnt going to be there. Thompson and (defensive line coach Rodney Garner) could have come.
According to Coney, she still hasn't heard from Alabama or Georgia, two other contenders, since coaching changes were made or announced. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who lost defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin in recent days, called me Thursday and explained to me how it all works and what a defensive coordinator does."
Coney, like others, will wait to see who Auburn hires to replace Muschamp, then move forward.
This is my son I want my son around a good group of men who are accountable men, Coney said. In Rashans life, I want him to be accountable for everything he does and everything he says. Im giving him to you give him good character. Good morals."
