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Rumors are getting started that he had an affair with a 23 y/o from Boise State.  No link provided...

…message boards have been buzzing about an affair with one of his staffers. it certainly sounds as if Auburn boosters are looking for a way to cut their losses and fire him for cause, but it’s much more likely that the two sides settle on a reduced buyout. In any case, it seems that Auburn is going to be doing some February head coach shopping, which is never a good thing.

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Whether there is an affair remains to be seen.  But lots of other mess flying around at the Barn:

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33216111/auburn-tigers-football-coach-bryan-harsin-not-planning-going-anywhere-amid-program-volatility


To me, sounds like some of the same institutional/cultural issues of 'outside intereference' with the FB program the Boogs have been dealing with for years.  Plus, Harsin seems to want people of character in his team and Malzahn didn't care too much about that as recruiting criteria.  So Harsin has to run off some folks.

If they get rid of Harsin, they will have a tough time finding a decent HC.  The place will be on the 'do not go' list. 

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The most hilarious thing I saw from that article:

I bet Mike Shula is available.




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Well his stature is going down for sure. Another one of them Bobbies that didn't ride a motorcycle. RTR!

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Please, please, please....... They would soooo deserve each other.  :lol2:

Having seen the young lady attached to these rumors, I must say I can see why the temptation would exist.   She is quite attractive.

Meh, it depends on how she is dressed or how she puts on her makeup...

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A real headline at the top of AL.com this morning:

"Nearly 2 dozen Auburn fans rally at Toomer’s Corner in support of Bryan Harsin"

What a backhanded headline.

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WOW, he must have paid each one.  :lol2:

IKR? I could rustle up 24 people myself.  :lol:

Well as long as he is losing only 24 would come out. RTR!

I couldn't, at least not during the off season.  :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

We could get 3-4 volunteers right here on CRS.   :lol2:

Today's story from ESPN.  Hard to see this ending well for either Harsin or AU.  I just hope Harsin ends up with a lot of $$$. 



https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33238383/auburn-acknowledges-expanded-inquiries-football-coach-bryan-harsin-first-year-program

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That says a lot.  There is a new stench coming from the stinkiest village on the plains.

The dumpster fire that is going on there can't even kill that smell.

Need to change that title.  HE'S DEFINITELY IN TROUBLE.  And so is his fling.  Meanwhile his wife is saying it's all nonsense spread by fools.
https://nypost.com/2022/02/07/auburn-coach-bryan-harsins-wife-kes-responds-to-firing-rumors/

Well his wife probably wants the buyout money and leave the plains. RTR!

A coworker who is a Barner who somehow gets some inside info, actually a really good guy in fact, is saying today that Awbren supposedly made Harsin an offer so they can part ways peacefully but he told them to pound sand... I suppose time will tell...

You mean he actually don't want the buyout? Wow, that is crazy. RTR!

IKR? Somebody actually WANTING to stay at Awbren?  :dunno:

Actually, what it means is that Harsin knows he has Aubarn by the short hairs and the only way he leaves is if they give him the full buy out. I don't believe for a second he had an affair - think of the timing (right before a new president was named). I think they threw that in to see if it would stick, and when it didn't have traction, they started interviewing players and coaches to try and get dirt. They have made the decision to get rid of him - they are trying to save a few bucks.

I agree, Carl, the longer this played out the more it seemed like dirty pool by some of the backseat Auburn drivers.

I have heard things like, Harsin was trying to run the program as it should be without the involvement from folks behind the scenes that have been problematic for many years. Supposedly he wanted to get rid of the players who don't have the best characters and bring in players with much better characters. If true, this would hurt the feelings of some deep pocket people who have some sway over how things are handled. It makes sense to me that it could be true but who knows if it is or not.

If he didn't have an affair with that girl, can you imagine what she must be going through?  >:( >:( >:(

The assistant coaches?  :dunno:

This sounds right to me.  With each passing day Harsin's 'hand' is strengthened.

As for the girl caught up in this story, I hope she's talking with a good lawyer and planning several libel cases.  She could make a few bucks herself.

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This is the best way to destroy a program is from the inside. RTR!

The AU vs. Harsin beat goes on.  I think we all better stock up on popcorn.


https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33260967/auburn-tigers-implement-new-cooperation-policy-amid-investigation-football-coach-bryan-harsin


To me, this looks like AU trying to set up a policy that it can use to fire Harsin for cause if he is found to be uncooperative in their investigation. Never mind what he did or didn't do.  This makes if all about the process of the investigation.

But this can easily blow up on AU.  It gives Harsin a way to drag this out, and every day this goes on is bad for AU.  Harsin can drag this on through spring ball if he wants to.  Imagine what that would be like for the players and ass't coaches.  And how can AU coaches have any serious recruiting conversation?  The longer this goes, it increases the likelihood that more players will transfer.

To be continued.....

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Wow this would put this football in dangerous grounds of not winning any games next year. RTR!

Keep that popcorn coming!!  ESPN (maybe) beginning to realize the mess AU has gotten itself into.



https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33262646/no-clarity-auburn-coach-bryan-harsin-meeting-officials-running-investigation-football-program-sources-say

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<Harsin walks in the side door to the meeting>

Brian Kelly: I do declare .. look who has joined us on this fine February morning and just in time for sweet tea and biscuits.”

Is that sarcasm toward Harsin? RTR!

What would Brian Kelly know about sweet tea and biscuits??

Harsin is staying.
Translation: they offered a buyout for less money and he told them to stick it. They can’t afford $18 million after Gus’ payout, so they’re stuck.

I don't think much of J Goodman as a writer -- he usually goes over the top while stating the obvious --  but he hits most of the salient points here.

https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2022/02/bryan-harsin-keeps-his-job-but-outlook-still-bleak.html


IMHO, Harsin comes out a winner: He stared down the alumni mob and the AU admin, and for whatever reason, they backed down. 

To me, a big looser is the FB team.  They'll probably rally around Harsin but it will take more than that to win games in the SEC. 

"Good news – Auburn sticking with Bryan Harsin"

https://bamahammer.com/2022/02/11/alabama-football-good-news-auburn-sticking-bryan-harsin/

Well auburn wins in my opinion. Auburn would not have found another coach after this fiasco. RTR!

I respectfully disagree Preacher. Harsin thumbed his nose at the Auburn mob the entire time. He knew they wouldn't find anything on him, and basically told them to go pound sand. I have a new respect for the guy. Well......except that he actually WANTS to stay at the barn.

His career is shot, though.  He can't recruit now (especially), and he's got a bunch of 2-3 stars.  How can he go anywhere else now?

Awwwww, that's too bad.  8)

He had to stay in order to get the buyout after while. RTR!

Harsin was at the Auburn Basketball game yesterday acting like nothing happened. I semi-respect the guy for standing up to the dysfunctional Auburn Administration but they have made it impossible for him to recruit. They might be the worst team in the SEC West for years now.

On Finebaum Friday he said he has heard no one wants the Auburn job. The reason, just look at the roster, it is depleted. Add to that the Auburn Administration has made it impossible to recruit at the level necessary to win in the SEC.

The acting AU President blamed this fiasco on social media blowing the investigation out of proportion. Auburn did this to themselves. No one is to blame except the inept Auburn Administration and their most powerful boosters.

Doing what they do best.

Yep, but just be prepared; they be EXTRA arrogant and annoying playing up any success of the basketball team.

They better hope Kessler doesn't get hurt. They'll suddenly become a middle of the pack team.

Auburn's power brokers want another Pat Dye. A tobacco chewing, hard drinking good old boy with a southern drawl. Someone who they can relate to and hang out with, not someone like Bowden, Malzahn,  Harsin, or Tuberville. It's about being in control with someone like Chizic or Dye. Basically, they have set Harsin up to fail. Also, their AD is toast and was not even consulted about any of this so called
"investigation." The AD will be replaced at the end of the season so they can get a puppet AD. These people are always talking about the Auburn Family. Kinda reminds me of the Gotti Family, ruthless and no real moral compass, just power & control. Fortunately, the fans seem to see through the charade of an investigation. What a snake pit.



 
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Well I hope they keep Harsin they might luck up and get a god coach. RTR!