Willis has coached the linebackers at Auburn since 2006. He was a standout linebacker at Auburn from 1990 to 1992. He played seven seasons in the NFL.
This is great news for Auburn. Not only is Willis a great coach, but he is also an outstanding recruiter - widely considered Auburn's best recruiter. He is a high-energy guy and has been in on the recruitment of quite a few of Auburn's original 27 commitments.
What does this mean? It means that several of the guys Auburn lost when Tommy Tuberville resigned may be convinced to come back - most notably, Ray Cotton. Cotton withdrew his commitment when news hit that Willis would not be retained.
Now, I'm sure that Cotton will wait to see who Auburn hires as an offensive coordinator and evaluates what type of program he will run.
This should be fantastic news for Auburn fans - I am elated.
Chizik will also retain team chaplain the Rev. Chette Williams, Director of Football Operations Jimmy Perry, Director of NFL relations Phillip Lolley and Strength and Conditioning Coach Kevin Yoxall.
It's always a great idea to keep your director of football operations, as this is the person who coordinates the whole program and typically knows everything there is to know about the football program, and your team chaplain, as this is the person who guides the players through their hard times and through the coaching change. Players really bond with the chaplain, especially at Auburn.
It has also been reported that UGA offensive line coach Stacey Searels will NOT join Chizik's staff, but will instead remain at Georgia.
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