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Auburn Fires Defensive Coordinator Ellis Johnson

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football?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1417445632151iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — After a 55-point loss to arch rival Alabama in the Iron Bowl, Auburn has decided to let go of defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson.

“At this time I felt it was best for our program to make a change with our defensive coordinator,” Head coach Gus Malzahn said in a statement. “Ellis is a true professional and I would like to thank him for his contributions at Auburn.”

“This is part of the business and I totally understand,” Johnson said in a statement. “I did think we were good in several areas, but overall it wasn’t good enough. I’m disappointed for our players, but this is a results business. I want to thank Coach Malzahn and Auburn for the opportunity the last two years.”

This is a major coaching shake up to a staff that helped take the Tigers to the BCS national championship game last season.

In 2014, Auburn is allowing 26.1 points per game, which is 10th in the SEC. They also ranked ninth in total defense as they are giving up 388.7 yards per game.

Johnson joined Malzahn’s staff back in December 2012.


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