Auburn AD out and that means what?

[Exit 4]

Um, sorry AD David Benedict, but I dont want to lose you and so I forbid you from entertaining any calls from the entire state of Alabama.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Does this fall in to the "why can't we have nice things?" category?

 

[Ajs120102]

I know he used to be at Auburn but unless the pool is thin I would be kinda surprised but maybe that’s me.

 

[huskysupporter]

I doubt they have interest as he has managed football here poorly.

 

[ktuck911]

If UConn Football blows up this season, don't be surprised if we're in the market for a new AD... just sayin...

 

[navery12]

AD Dave for SEC membership, who says no?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Chin Diesel]

This.

Whomever the new AD will be, they will have a strong history or alliances with the new president because the AD has to know the university admin can stand up to the boosters. Auburn has a long, rich, troubling, spectacular history of boosters running roughshod over athletics if left unchecked.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Nice knowing ya Dave.

 

[SonsOfNutmeg]

What kind payday could Benedict leaving here for Auburn mean for him??

 

[Bongo Fury]

He is a competent AD and IMO has kept things together at UCONN

 

[Rich]

It means Brian Harsin is GONE, if that wasn’t clear already.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Warde

 

[Bongo Fury]

Auburn = hard to please and never satisfied

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

This. Whomever the new AD will be, they will have a strong history or alliances with the new president because the AD has to know the university admin can stand up to the boosters. Auburn has a long, rich, troubling, spectacular history of boosters running roughshod over athletics if left unchecked.

Barring an unforeseen massive 2022 War Eagle season, Auburn's AD to-be-named will soon replace Greene's mistake, Bryan Harsin.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[NowInStorrs]

What's Diaco up to these days?

 

[SubbaBub]

This. Dave can likely stay as long as he likes. Why would he want the headaches that are SEC boosters?

 

[UCFBfan]

This. Dave can likely stay as long as he likes. Why would he want the headaches that are SEC boosters?

 

[UConnJim]

The one thing Dave does not have on his resume from UConn is football success which is the main reason that Auburn is departing with their AD. Remember, he brought back Edsall and the Mora hiring is too new to evaluate. The new Auburn AD will most likely fire the current football coach, Bryan Harsin, after the season is over and hire a new coach. I think Auburn will have to bring in a new AD that has a successful football resume who has experience hiring a successful football coach.

 

[gioff2323]

Hathaway?

 

[Exit 4]

Hathaway?

Not bad, to play Boneyard other acceptable mentions include: TJ Weist, Todd Orlando, Rhett Lashlee
Tom Katsouleas, Susan Herbst, Dan Malloy, Bob Chesney and legitimately Jim Penders.

 

[WestHartHusk]

Hathaway?

Say what you will about the guy:

 

[ScottVib]

The one thing Dave does not have on his resume from UConn is football success which is the main reason that Auburn is departing with their AD. Remember, he brought back Edsall and the Mora hiring is too new to evaluate. The new Auburn AD will most likely fire the current football coach, Bryan Harsin, after the season is over and hire a new coach. I think Auburn will have to bring in a new AD that has a successful football resume who has experience hiring a successful football coach.

This... Auburn boosters would melt down bringing in the AD from what the media has consistently called the worst or one of the worst programs over the last couple of years. His first football hire was a bust and he's seen as the guy who de-emphasized football with the move from the AAC to independent/Big East. There is no chance an SEC school with significant football aspirations is chasing him right now. If the Mora hire hits... then the narrative may change.

 

[ZooCougar]

Um, sorry AD David Benedict, but I dont want to lose you and so I forbid you from entertaining any calls from the entire state of Alabama.

Use your head. Can you imagine the reaction of Auburn people of they hired an AD of third worst program in FBS. You can bet your penny loafers it’s not happening.