Auburn football: Players, fans, media react to Eason hire
New Auburn football HC Bryan Harsin has finally completed his coaching staff after a roller coaster ride of a search, and now the people are weighing in the hire of DL coach Nick Eason.
After former hire Tracy Rocker jumped ship to coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, Harsin looked to that very league for a replacement and found a man with 10 years of playing experience and eight years of coaching.
Auburn has hired NFL coaching veteran Nick Eason as its DL coach. The Georgia native and Clemson graduate spent ten years in the league as a player and Super Bowl champion, as well as eight years as a coach serving as the Titans and Bengals DL coach. Solid hire for Harsin pic.twitter.com/wTt7hTAkXH
— Skye Underwood (@SkyeUnderwood) January 28, 2021
Ben Baby, who covers the Cincinnati Bengals, tweeted his approval of the former Cincinnati coach’s move:
Former Bengals assistant Nick Eason lands on Bryan Harsin's new staff at Auburn. Think Eason will do very well there. https://t.co/2x3FBa9aXS
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) January 27, 2021
Auburn football fans, perhaps feeling a little slighted by Tracy Rocker’s quick departure for the NFL, praised the hire of Nick Eason. Rocker was, after all, an Auburn alumnus and former player.
I don't know if I can take any more good news. Slow down Coach! Wde
— D AU ctor Doom (@leglessdan) January 28, 2021
Another former Tiger, Daren Bates–a former linebacker and defensive terror himself–praised the new D-line coach. Bates played Auburn football for four seasons, from 2009-2012, and was a member of the 2010 National Championship Team.
Nick Eason a good one. A real good one!!! I like that hire!!
— Daren Bates (@DB_5trey) January 28, 2021
As always–and in agreement with Auburn Associate Athletic Director Brad Larrondo–we wish Tracy Rocker all the best in the NFL, but we’re liking the Nick Eason hire here at Fly War Eagle just as much as everyone else.
Can’t wait to have Nick Eason bring his craft to @AuburnFootball
— Brad Larrondo (@BradLarrondo) January 28, 2021
The men up front are going to get better with Coach Eason - Win in the Trenches!
And best of luck to a great #AuburnMan @Rocker2Tracy on his return to the NFL#WarEagle 🦅 https://t.co/rB8t39CPby
War Eagle, Mr. Eason!
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