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Disclaimer: This is just my opinion and I have no special knowledge or authority.

Ted Roof is an outstanding man. His players were absolutely devoted to him. For the most part, our defenses during his tenure were not at the level that Auburn fans had come to expect. There is some thought that there were differences in philosophy between Coach Roof and the head coach - who was also a former defensive coordinator - and that these differences led to unwanted results on the field. These differences did not result in personality clashes; from all accounts the two men got along and worked together very well.

It should also be noted that in the last two and a half games of the 2010 season (Alabama, SEC Championship, and National Championship), the defense was outstanding. In the National Championship game, Oregon was held to less than half of their average points per game.

My personal opinion is that Coach Roof will be more successful at Penn State than he was at Auburn that you got a good man for the job.

Does anyone else have any thoughts or opinions on this?

Roof's 3 defenses while at Auburn were arguably the worst 3 defenses in Auburn history. I don't doubt that he is, as some have noted, a fine, well-loved man. But I'm glad he isn't our DC anymore.

I wish him well in his new job.

well said, trumpet -- I could not agree more and could not have said it better.