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Auburn Football Fans Stirred as Former Head Coach Tommy Tuberville Undermines Recruiting Legacy Amidst Controversy Over Ex-Player Treatment – Flashback to 2004 Offseason

Daniel Dakur June 13, 2024

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Tommy Tuberville

Pre-Cam Newton and Gene Chizik era, Auburn football boasted Jason Campbell and Tommy Tuberville. Campbell, the quarterback of the undefeated 2004 squad, transitioned to a decade-long NFL career before moving to a quieter role in media with Auburn Sports Network radio. Meanwhile, Tuberville, after four more years at Auburn and brief stints with Texas Tech Red Raiders and Cincinnati Bearcats, ventured into politics, now serving as the United States Senator for Alabama.

Tuberville, who won over Democratic incumbent Doug Jones in 2020, has stirred numerous controversies during his four-year political tenure, including attempts to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential victory and blocking promotions of senior U.S. military officers in 2023. Amidst his weekly media presence, often for contentious reasons, an old coaching tale resurfaced.

Tyler Siskey: Unveiling Tommy Tuberville’s Past
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Earlier this week on the McCready and Siskey Podcast, co-host Tyler Siskey revealed a story about his interactions with former Auburn football head coach Tommy Tuberville. Siskey, considering himself a less-gifted wide receiver at Auburn, recounted a pivotal moment with Tuberville that would later impact college football. Enrolled at Auburn when Tuberville joined from Ole Miss, Siskey found himself in Tuberville’s office after the coach signed six wide receivers in a recruiting class, informing Siskey he wouldn’t play for Auburn.
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Tuberville stated, “Tyler, I signed six wide receivers yesterday. If you have any aspirations of playing, it’ll be elsewhere. Would you like your release?”
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Siskey, overwhelmed, accepted, receiving pre-signed release papers from Tuberville. Tuberville’s treatment of players extended beyond Siskey, with the wideout sharing a story of a friend’s abrupt scholarship release post-practice. Despite Tuberville’s respectable 85-40 record at Auburn, his eventual 2008 downturn and resignation could have been averted, Siskey suggests, had it not been for his past treatment of players.

Siskey: Tuberville’s Comeuppance
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Following his transfer to Troy, Siskey pursued coaching, later becoming offensive coordinator for St. Paul’s Episcopal School during their 2007 5A championship triumph. Tuberville sought recruits like A.J. McCarron and Mark Barron, confronting Siskey. Despite Tuberville downplaying his past actions, Siskey remained frank. McCarron earned three titles with the Alabama Crimson Tide, while Barron became an All-American and future first-round pick.

In the latest report on Tuberville, Auburn football fans reacted, with many expressing little surprise over the former coach’s actions. Despite his political stature, Tuberville’s past treatment of players continues to draw criticism and amusement on social media platforms.

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