The rumors have swirled for the past few days, but it's official now. Will Muschamp is heading to Austin to be Mack Brown's shiny new defensive coordinator. Mack felt so strongly about Muschamp that he demoted another assistant who had served as defensive co-coordinator. Muschamp replaced Gene Chizik on the Auburn staff. Now Muschamp follows in Chizik's footsteps again by trading toilet paper covered trees for the collegiate paradise of Austin, Texas.I know the type of resume and reputation Muschamp enjoys. He is coveted by many in the Georgia fanbase. Auburn's defense was 8th nationally in total defense this year. His last three years in college football his defenses have finished no lower than 19th in total defense. His stats are good, but I've just never bought into Muschamp completely. My problem may be that I am evaluating him against Georgia. In the last three times we have faced him, we've scored 45, 37, and 45. Those are large numbers, embarrassing numbers to a defensive coordinator.
So what does this mean to Georgia? First, we are almost certain to see John Tenuta next year, either at Auburn or in Baton Rouge. If I were Tubs, I get on hiring Tenuta today because LSU is going to throw some serious cash at him Tuesday. Second, Rodney Garner may be in line for a new boat. Would Coach Garner leave to go back to his alma mater? It's a question that has enough backstory to make Dawg fans nervous. Garner has made no secret about his desire to be a coordinator. Where better to do that than where he played? Even if Garner doesn't leave, and I don't think he will, his agent should at least arrange an interview. The last time that he interviewed for a DC slot, Coach Garner got a substantial raise.
Quinton
