OK- not really

But I’d sure like to.

Bryan Harsin’s unstoppable Tigers were stopped this week... AGAIN.

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This time by Georgia. (Surprise) Final Score: 42- 10, UGA

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(A REAL NAIL BITER  – as in 'SHOULD WE LEAVE NOW TO BEAT THE TRAFFIC or STAY AND BE HUMILIATED??')

Lots of Auburn fans chose the latter- 

Now, talk of Bryan Harsin’s firing is RAMPANT.

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So, what happens when the “LOVELIEST VILLAGE THAT IS PLAIN“ decides to “Go in another direction?”

Well–

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He gets paid, big bucks.

So, what is his motivation to win games?

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Tommy Tuberville got around $6 million when they sent his packing in ‘08.

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When they canned Gene Chizik in 2012, he made nearly $1 million in his buyout.

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Gus Malzahn walked away (or probably ran) with $21.5 M

AND……

If (and when) Harsin gets his walking papers, he will get bank.

The way his contract is set up, he stands to make over 17 MILLION in his payout - about 70% of what's left on his contract that runs through 2025.

So, let’s do some math:

Since Nick Saban has been at UA,  Auburn has spent almost $50 MILLION ON FAILED COACHES.

They coulda had a Nick Saban for that kinda money.

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