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Former Auburn assistant: Tennessee has more tradition

AUBURN — Former Auburn linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen was the first of Gene Chizik’s assistants to find a new position, now the cornerbacks coach at Tennessee. Thigpen is joined in Knoxville by Willie Martinez, who coached the secondary at Auburn … Continue reading

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Thigpen hired at Tennessee, first Chizik assistant coach rehired

Former Auburn linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen has been hired at Tennessee, according to multiple reports, including al.com. Thigpen becomes the first member of Chizik’s staff to land a new position since being dismissed by new coach Gus Malzahn on Wednesday. … Continue reading

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Malzahn lets go of entire Chizik staff, seeks coordinators first

Gus Malzahn has let go of the entire Auburn coaching staff from the past season, per an Auburn spokesman. Malzahn, who was hired to be Auburn’s 26th head football coach on Tuesday, informed the assistant coaches who worked under Gene … Continue reading

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