Auburn fans, recruits react to Ellis Johnson's firing on Twitter
Auburn fired defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson on Sunday, a day after the Tigers gave up a record number of points in the Iron Bowl, a 55-44 loss to Alabama, reports AuburnUndercover.com.
Auburn’s defense gave up an average of 39 points per in its final six SEC games of the season, the worst mark in school history. The Tigers allowed 6.7 yards per play in its final six conference games.
Auburn will search for its fourth defensive coordinator in five seasons. AL.com confirmed the firing. Football scoop first reported Johnson’s dismissal.
On Sunday evening, fans, players, recruits and pundits took to Twitter to offer their thoughts.
Auburn has confirmed our report (and others) that Ellis Johnson has been fired.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 30, 2014
Auburn fires Ellis Johnson. About damn time. Our defense has cost us so much. He lacked recruiting also… Please find a better DC. — President MasterG (@MasterGThuggin) November 30, 2014
It’s official, Ellis Johnson out at Auburn. Something had to give…
— Thom Abraham (@thomabrahamshow) November 30, 2014
Ellis Johnson joins Gene Chizik and Tony Barbee of the infamous group of coaches that get fired and will be paid lots of money — Auburn State Sports (@SACKTRAVIUS) November 30, 2014
It’s a perfect storm for a Will Muschamp come back to Auburn, thank the lord Ellis Johnson is gone? #wareagle #wde
— И (@natecruz3) November 30, 2014
Remember when FSU got in a bidding war Ellis Johnson? Seems so many great defensive minds have been majorly stumped these past two years. — Geoff Nichols (@geoffissiffoeg) November 30, 2014
Auburn fired Ellis Johnson..yes thank you Gus
— Sam Shakusky (@DreDaDon_) November 30, 2014
Ellis Johnson was playing with players that were recruited for three different d coordinators and systems! that’s tough — Big Poppa (@thebighomieKT) November 30, 2014
Linebacker Elijah Sullivan from Tucker, Ga., offered a strong opinion:
#Auburn commit Elijah Sullivan RT @ESullivan_20: Smh… Need to find a new DC and fast — Allie Davison (@Allie_Davison) November 30, 2014
Four-star running back commit Kerryon Johnson:
Hope our class still sticks together through this — Kerryon Johnson (@AyeyoKEJO) November 30, 2014
Four-star linebacker Richard McBryde:
Wonder who the next DC will be for Auburn — RICHARD MCBRYDE (@R_Mcbryde15) November 30, 2014
Auburn defensive back and Georgia transfer Tray Matthews tweeted the following:
Wow …?
— TriggaTray (@Trigga_Tray28) November 30, 2014
Star defensive lineman Carl Lawson, who missed the season due to a torn ACL, offered the following sentiment:
I'm am thankful for coach Johnson's time here at AU and appreciate everything I have learned from him while he was hear.
— carl lawson (@carllawson14) November 30, 2014
