In the past three days, Gus Malzahn’s Auburn Tigers have defied conventional wisdom that the precipitous departure of 2015 defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and his sidekick, Travaris Robinson, would destroy recruiting momentum.  In a flurry of phenomenal recruiting news, the Tigers captured the signatures (some on Financial Aid Agreements, some actual NLI signings) of top … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 100, Dec. 18, 2015 →

The recruiting dead period has arrived without Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn filling the vacancy left by former AU defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.  While not ideal, Malzahn will be able to stabilize recruiting in January if a solid defensive coordinator hire is made soon. Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they discuss potential … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 99, Dec. 13, 2015 →

Coach Gus Malzahn faces a significant hurdle in rebuilding his defensive coaching staff in the wake of Will Muschamp’s “one and done” departure to succeed the Ole Ball Coach at South Carolina.  Muschamp is also taking Travaris Robinson with him, and possibly Lance Thompson, so who will Malzahn go after to quickly restore continuity on the … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 98, Dec. 8, 2015 →

With Gus Malzahn’s Auburn Tigers having completed a very disappointing 6-6 regular season, attention now turns to preparing for 2016 on many fronts.  First, stabilizing exactly who will be the coaching staff for ’16, with rumors swirling of defensive coordinator Will Muschamp as a possible head coaching hire at South Carolina, which would undoubtedly impact … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 97, Dec. 4, 2015 →

Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they analyze the 80th Iron Bowl, which went Bama’s way 29-13, despite a serious threat from the Tigers which took the game into the 4th quarter with only 6 points separating the teams. The cohosts also take a look forward as to what the Tigers will need … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 96, Nov. 30, 2015 →

With the 80th Iron Bowl looming this Saturday, November 28th in Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Coach John Ray and Doug Dean welcome special guest and Auburn legend David Housel.  A veritable walking encyclopedia on Auburn vs Alabama lore and history, Mr. Housel brings perspective, humor, and insight to the discussion.  Cohosts Coach John Ray and Doug Dean engage dialogue … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 95, Nov. 27, 2015 →

Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they break down what Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and his staff appeared to be working on in the Idaho win to prepare for the Iron Bowl matchup with # 2 ranked Alabama on Saturday, November 28th in Jordan-Hare Stadium. As heavy 14 ½ point underdogs, what strategy … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 94, Nov. 23, 2015 →

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn finds himself in quite unexpected territory at this late stage of the 2015 season, having to beat 3-7 Idaho to simply become bowl eligible.  With the # 2 ranked Crimson Tide looming on November 28th in the Iron Bowl, are there steps Auburn can take to be at least competitive … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 93, Nov. 20, 2015 →

Despite holding the Georgia Bulldogs to a paltry 243 yards of total offense, Gus Malzahn’s Auburn Tigers could not deliver, yet again, offensively, dropping a 20-13 loss to embattled Mark Richt’s Georgia Bulldogs. Coach John Ray and Doug Dean discuss the key turning points in the game, questionable moves made offensively, and on a positive … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 92, Nov. 16, 2015 →

The South’s oldest rivalry, Auburn vs Georgia, is renewed in Jordan-Hare Stadium this Saturday, November 14th, with the series deadlocked at 55 wins each (8 ties). Former Auburn quarterback Ben Leard joins Coach John Ray and Doug Dean to discuss what makes this rivalry special, and how he expects both coaching staffs to play it … Continue reading Auburn Football All-Access Podcast, Episode 91, Nov. 13, 2015 →