A week after losing offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee to Connecticut, it looks like a favorite could be emerging for a replacement, and it's a man that Auburn fans know very well.
According to Travis Haney of 247Sports, Texas A&M offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone is "in the mix" for the Auburn job, and Mazzone could even be the leader of the search.
Sources tell @247Sports that Texas A&M OC Noel Mazzone in mix - and could be leader - in Auburn OC search.
— Travis Haney (@travhaney) January 19, 2017
Mazzone was formerly the offensive coordinator from 1999-2001 under former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville. If Mazzone were to rejoin the Auburn staff under Gus Malzahn, though, it could cost a pretty penny; Haney is also reporting that Mazzone has a $1.2 million buyout in his contract if he leaves A&M for another SEC team.
As @JamesCrepea points out, Mazzone going to another SEC school would come with hefty $1.2 million buyout.
— Travis Haney (@travhaney) January 19, 2017
However, it doesn't look like everyone is on board quite yet. Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle recently reported that Mazzone won't be leaving Texas A&M.
Noel Mazzone isn't leaving his job as Texas A&M offensive coordinator for same job at Auburn, insider tells @HoustonChron.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) January 19, 2017
Regardless, Auburn needs to fill the position quickly before National Signing Day in February.
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