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Arkansas Thanks Auburn for Firing Its Offensive Coordinator

Really, it's Christmas in early October when your opponent cans its offensive coordinator midweek. Frustrated Arkansas took the news in stride, piling up 400+ yards in a 25-22 victory over Auburn tonight.At one point midway through the fourth quarter, Auburn had cobbled together just 109 yards of offense before a pair of...

Tuberville Grasping at Straws on the Plains

Is there a single, reasonable, well-thought-out explanation for Auburn's decision to fire Tony Franklin mid-week and mid-season? In a word: no. As my cohorts adequately covered yesterday, this is blatant scapegoating. The Auburn faithful are upset, and rightfully so, at the Tigers' sputtering, inept offense, but was...

Auburn Whacks OC Tony Franklin

It's pretty rare to see a coordinator get fired halfway through the year. It's even more rare to see a coordinator fired halfway through his first year, but it's happened today. Auburn has called an early end to the Tony Franklin experiment, cutting their offensive coordinator loose after only six games.It wasn't supposed...

Auburn Finds Offensive Coordinator, Tennessee May Be Looking for One

It didn't take long for Tommy Tuberville to find a replacement for departed offensive coordinator Al Borges. On Wednesday night, just a day after Borges handed in his resignation, Auburn announced former Troy Trojans of Troy (they're from Troy) OC Tony Franklin will be calling plays as early as the Chik-Fil-A Bowl on New...

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05/20/12 Thunder, Hall halt New Hampshire Source: Trenton Times - NJ.com - Trenton NJ The first complete game of Shaeffer Hall's professional baseball career would have been nice, but the Trenton Thunder left-hander will take the win.
05/15/12 Trenton Thunder power surge surprises manager Tony... Source: NJ.com Trenton Thunder power surge surprises manager Tony Franklin ...
04/24/12 SI.com: La Tech Upright And Locked For Year 3 Source: High School Sports Zoom The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have their cultural Airraid bona fides intact, with Sonny Dykes at the helm, a trusty Red Bull mini-fridge installed in his office and Tony Franklin ensconced as offensive coordinator.
04/22/12 Tony Franklin, the bionic man of the Trenton Thunder,... Source: Trenton Times - NJ.com - Trenton NJ Rain stopped the Thunder from playing Sunday's game against the Harrisburg Senators, but it didn't stop manager Tony Franklin from his pre-game routine at Waterfront Park. "Hey, I'm not the youngest guy on the team, Franklin said with a smile.
04/19/12 Top outfield prospect Zoilo Almonte added to injury... Source: Trenton Times - NJ.com - Trenton NJ The decision of Minor League Baseball to expand rosters from 24 to 25 players earlier this year could not have come at a better time for the Thunder.