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CFB writer makes case for Cadillac Williams as Auburn HC: ‘Why groom him for next, when you have now’
By Ethan Stone
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Roy S. Johnson, a longtime college football columnist and reporter, made the case for Cadillac Williams as Auburn’s next head coach when speaking to Paul Finebaum Wednesday.
Johnson argued that Williams will have such an in with parents and players in recruiting at Auburn that he should shed his interim tag. He’s also gotten players to rally behind him and clearly cares for the program. Williams is 2-1 as interim head coach with wins over Texas A&M and Western Kentucky and an overtime loss to Mississippi State.
The Tigers play Alabama in the Iron Bowl this Saturday. See Johnson’s comments on Williams’ case for HC below:
.@roysj on the Auburn coaching search and Carnell Williams as a candidate, “Why groom him for next, when you have now.” pic.twitter.com/jDcTZFRZPL
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) November 23, 2022
Of course, Williams played at Auburn from 2001-2004, rushing for 3,831 yards and 45 touchdowns. His junior year was his best, seeing him rush for 17 touchdowns and 1,307 yards.
Williams was Auburn’s RB coach before being named interim head coach following the firing of Bryan Harsin in late October.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
