AUBURN COMPLETES COACHING STAFF

While Marshawn Lynch was busy ruining his reputation (or rather solidifying it after last season’s hit and run antics), the college football world was relatively dead. But Gene Chizik at Auburn spent the weekend finalizing his coaching staff.In an official press release, Auburn announced the hiring of two coaches. Both Phillip Lolley and Tommy Thigpen have been named secondary coaches, according to coach Gene Chizik. Lolley is making a return to Auburn after coaching under Tommy Tuberville, while Thigpen spent the last four years at North Carolina as a linebackers coach.That finalizes Gene Chizik’s staff for his first season at Auburn.Head coach: Gene ChizikOffensive coordinator: Gus MalzahnDefensive coordinator and linebackers: Ted RoofReceivers and assistant head coach: Trooper TaylorRunning backs and recruiting coordinator: Curtis LuperTight end and special teams coordinator: Jay BoulwareOffensive line: Jeff GrimesDefensive line: Tracy RockerSecondary: Tommy ThigpenSecondary: Phillip Lolley