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Bruce Pearl set to retire as Auburn's men's basketball coach as rumors of political interests swirl: reports
Fox News ^ | September 22, 2025 | Ryan Gaydos

Posted on 09/22/2025 1:39:57 PM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is expected to retire prior to the start of the 2025-26 season, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Steven Pearl, Bruce’s son, is reportedly set to take over the program. He was listed as the associate head coach.

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TOPICS: Education; Sports
KEYWORDS: auburn; basketball; brucepearl; nike
Bruce wasn't wearing the new Nike gear. It makes me think he has a problem with what is effectively the SEC's push to force everyone into conformity with Nike.

Nike may have offended Pearl to a serious point he wants to do more.

1 posted on 09/22/2025 1:39:57 PM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701
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To: WhiteHatBobby0701
The Disciples to Jesus: Master, when will the end times come?

The response: There shall be wars and rumors of wars. Long time Democrats will hate the Russia they cheered on while Reagan was president. And long time Bama fans will vote and canvas for two Auburn coaches.

But, Master? How can that be?

Simple. Russia will quit being communist.

2 posted on 09/22/2025 1:45:04 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Tell It Right

Too fat. Too ugly. Too white.


3 posted on 09/22/2025 1:46:03 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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Too fat. Too ugly. Too white.

You left out...


4 posted on 09/22/2025 1:48:09 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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Too fat. Too ugly. Too white.

No one said my ex-wife or her mother was entering politics.

5 posted on 09/22/2025 1:48:59 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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There were a lot of calls for black players not to commit to Auburn because Pearl is too MAGA.


6 posted on 09/22/2025 1:49:12 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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He just took Auburn to the Final Four (and by the way the Florida and Duke coaches are also Jewish so that doesn’t fly). There must be something behind the scene here - health maybe?


7 posted on 09/22/2025 2:00:14 PM PDT by Rummyfan (Ok In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.👨 )
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Bruce was great wherever he went! Built Tennessee up as a powerhouse. Got a “show cause” for inviting the players over for a cookout


8 posted on 09/22/2025 2:01:48 PM PDT by 2nd Amendment
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There were a lot of calls for black players not to commit to Auburn because Pearl is too MAGA.

Well that could be I suppose. He even appeared - gasp! - on Mark Levin's show. OTOH, all he does is put together and coach winning teams.

9 posted on 09/22/2025 2:02:16 PM PDT by Rummyfan (Ok In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.👨 )
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Bruce was great wherever he went! Built Tennessee up as a powerhouse. Got a “show cause” for inviting the players over for a cookout


Always gave the Gators fits, even our National Championship teams always struggled with Pearl’s Tennessee teams.


10 posted on 09/22/2025 2:39:26 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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Think folks. It’s Alabama. Which Alabama US Senator announced he is leaving to run for governor?

That’s right, Tommy Tubberville, the once head coach of Auburn football.

Connect the dots.


11 posted on 09/22/2025 2:51:21 PM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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I have to believe it has to do with the new Nike deal. In these recent interviews he hasn’t been wearing the new Nike gear. This has me thinking Shane Beamer will leave South Carolina at the end of the year when they join the Establishment in July 2026 for an assistant’s job at Notre Dame.


12 posted on 09/23/2025 4:37:48 AM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701
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