Kevin Steele not returning to Auburn

[GVol1966]

He's forgotten more about football than Pruitt knows. Not sure they could coexist

Maybe he could get Pruitt fired too! Worth a shot

 

[butchna]

Yeah, I'm sure teams will evaluate Steel as a potential DC based on his performance in a meaningless bowl against the #12 team as an interim HC with key players out.

True. How about the one against UCF two years ago? Or the classic against WVA when he was with Clemson?

 

[butchna]

I’m not jazzed by football guys forgetting by volume...puzzled why it’s considered a compliment.

 

[GVol1966]

They are 34th in points allowed, UT is 72nd. Nah we don’t need Steele, we have Pruitt confounding offenses. Yards allowed is irrelevant when you keep teams off of the scoreboard

Ours was the only one confounded

 

[MurphyVol]

True. How about the one against UCF two years ago? Or the classic against WVA when he was with Clemson?

Sure. How about Saban losing to Louisiana Monroe.

How about Chavis giving up 62 to UF in 1995. He clearly should have been canned.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Over four years 16-19, he averaged 2nd best defense in the SEC, and top ten every year, among power five schools.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Steele is not known for his recruiting and that is what Vols need, along with competent coaching. And for the record, IIRC, Steele would not come here unless it was to replace Dooley.

 

[MurphyVol]

Over four years 16-19, he averaged 2nd best defense in the SEC, and top ten every year, among power five schools.

Also, they're one of only 5 schools in the country to hold teams to an average of less than 20 ppg over that period

 

[sonofUT62]

Steele is not known for his recruiting and that is what Vols need, along with competent coaching. And for the record, IIRC, Steele would not come here unless it was to replace Dooley.

2005 National Recruiter of the Year, two years as director of personnel at Bama after that ,where they signed 2 number 1 classes.

 

[butchna]

Sure. How about Saban losing to Louisiana Monroe.

How about Chavis giving up 62 to UF in 1995. He clearly should have been canned.

Wow! So similar! Before I instigate you into a bitter blood feud over this man, I’ll admit to no issue with him becoming our one year stopgap at DC. Quality guy, VFL background...etc etc. Not expecting a homerun hire and that’s good because he’s not one imo. Carry on...last word if you need it...etc etc.

 

[KarnsTownVol]

Am I remembering correctly when It was thought that Dooley was going to hire Steele until that game. He then hired Sunseri.

And we all supported it. Boy was we stupid.

 

[MurphyVol]

LOL....one game defines a whole career? How'd that attitude work out for UT at that time? Based on that game, UT passed on Steele and hired Sunseri.

I know, right? By that logic maybe he could get his old job back since Clemson's on pace to allow 650 yards tonight

 

[MurphyVol]

No thanks.
The best thing to happen to Clemson was when he left.
Don’t want a DC that had 70 hung on him.

Or 35 in half a game. Fire Venables

 

[butchna]

And we all supported it. Boy was we stupid.

I wasn’t on the board.

 

[Alto1]

Or 35 in half a game. Fire Venables

I doubt it. Steele gave up 49 in the first half.

 

[GoVols15]

Vanderbilt is the only team we’re “far ahead of” right now.

Sunshine pumper!!

 

[Nasavol]

Personally, I'd prefer Mason.

Mason is gonna make someone awful smart looking.

 

[EZE]

LOL....one game defines a whole career? How'd that attitude work out for UT at that time? Based on that game, UT passed on Steele and hired Sunseri.

It does on here, and it is ridiculous.

 

[Alto1]

Or 35 in half a game. Fire Venables

I doubt it. Steele gave up 49 in the first half.

Plus, in 2011 Steele’s Clemson D finished #81 in the nation. It was more than just one game.

 

[greenwheel]

Mason is gonna make someone awful smart looking.

I've heard he's heading to South Carolina.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Why would he come here to work for a lame duck?

Cold hard cash. Come in, sign a 3 year deal, work 1, get a buyout.

Come on, don't be so dense (ha ha)...

 

[Nocleats]

Get Rodney Garner!! DL coach at Aub and BEST RECRUITER IN THE SEC!!!

 

[loservol]

He should submit his resume to Clemson. Might be an opening for a DC tomorrow morning.

 

[DougAtkins91]

Steele and AU looked like Swiss Cheese today against a NorthWestern team that has ZERO offense!

 

[rocytop2624]

Steele and AU looked like Swiss Cheese today against a NorthWestern team that has ZERO offense!

Northwestern played Ohio State good about beat them last game.