The Auburn Tigers find themselves at another coaching crossroads. This time, the warning signs are flashing brighter than ever. As Clark Lea emerges as one of the leading candidates to replace Hugh Freeze, there’s a cautionary tale from the program’s past that could determine whether the next hire succeeds or not.

Auburn’s coaching carousel has become one of the most expensive rides in college football. The Tigers just fired Hugh Freeze after a disappointing 15-19 record over three seasons, owing him a buyout of $15.8 million. College football analyst and former Georgia linebacker David Pollack didn’t mince words when discussing Auburn’s systemic issues. “Auburn fans, I think you’ve heard this for a while. This is why you don’t have Kirby Smart, by the way. They had a chance to get Kirb

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