FOOTBALL: More on Rocker
January 12th, 2009 ║ Posted By: MrSEC.com ║ Permalink
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From what I’m hearing on Ole Miss defensive line coach Tracy Rocker, his possible departure to Auburn is likely but was not a done deal yesterday and appears to be still fluid.
This may play itself out today.
A text message to Houston Nutt earlier this morning has not yet been returned. That could mean a couple of things. A.) Maybe Nutt was still asleep, though not likely. B.) The situation is unresolved. C.) The situation is resolved, and one of the schools is working on an announcement.
As a part of his restructured contract in early December Nutt was given more control in working with salaries for assistant coaches.
If this is truly a chance for Rocker to better himself financially, and I would think it’s more about that than simply his love of his alma mater, then Nutt may have enough to work with Rocker to stay.
If not, I suspect he has enough to hire a quality coach. It would be disappointing for Ole Miss to lose its defensive line coach after what may have been its best defensive line in school history, but transition is a part of the game.
Rocker is near and dear the hearts of many at Auburn for an All-American career that included the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award. He is already a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
– PA
