Prove It: John Cohen, the "Everything School," and the Stake for Auburn Football

Is John Cohen truly the right man to lead Auburn Athletics, or is he merely trying to turn the Plains into "Mississippi State East"? On this edition of the Midweek Report, the crew dives deep into the growing discontentment among the Auburn faithful regarding their Athletic Director. While Cohen has proven himself a savvy businessman—securing high-profile international soccer matches and upgrading Jordan-Hare Stadium into a premier multi-use venue—the results on the field tell a more complicated story. We break down the "chinks in the armor," from the controversial dismissal of Johnny Harris in women's basketball to the struggles in gymnastics and softball. In this episode, we discuss: The "Zero Resources" Dilemma: Why firing successful coaches while under-investing in their programs is a recipe for fan frustration. Business vs. Tradition: Analyzing the move of the Baylor game to Atlanta and whether the economic impact of "Super Bowl-level" events justifies losing home-field tradition. The Football Ultimatum: Why, regardless of stadium renovations or revenue shares, John Cohen’s legacy—and his job—ultimately hinges on the success of his football head coaching hire. Auburn claims to be an "everything school," but is it supporting "everything" equally? Turn us up and join the conversation as we evaluate if this is a "prove-it" year for the man at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices