There are multiple reports this morning that Tracy Rocker has accepted a position as Auburn's defensive line coach. Several cite anonymous sources. This one in the Clarion Ledger seems pretty accurate, since the news is coming from Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt.“It was a tough decision for him because we’ve had a great working relationship for six years,” Nutt said. “But it’s his alma mater and he’s got family less than an hour away, so it was something he felt like he needed to do. It’s a tough loss, but I understand why he did it.”
Rocker was a two-time All-American and three-time All-SEC selection at Auburn, Rocker was named SEC Player of the Year his senior season. He won both the Outland and Lombardi trophies in 1988. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
He played two years for the Washington Redskins and was named to the NFL All-Rookie team in 1990.
He returned to Auburn to finish his degree in 1992 and began his coaching career at Auburn High School.
Rocker has had coaching stints at West Alabama, Troy, Cincinnati, Arkansas and most recently, Ole Miss.
3 comments:
Another great hire by Coach Chizik, he has been stealing talent from all over the place. I just hope the recruiting starts to pick up!
AWESOME!!!
Welcome back, Tracy!!!
What I have enjoyed the most during the hiring process is how Chizik didn't just bring his cronies along like Tuberville did. He is selecting coaches from all over, and getting quality as well.
You know what his record at ISU was--would you have brought any of those guys along?! I agree he's done a great job and also picking up some guys with experience in the middle of the country, which I think will help with recruiting in that area. I'm getting optimistic about this staff--now we just have to see them on the field!
Post a Comment