Bryan Harsin tabs Eric Kiseau as offensive playcaller

Good morning, Tiger fans. It is time for the Thursday edition of the Auburn Morning Rush.

We are officially two nights of sleep away from Auburn kicking off the 2022 season. During yesterday’s SEC Head Coaches media teleconference, head coach Bryan Harsin revealed who will be calling offensive plays when the Tigers host Mercer on Saturday night.

Soccer continues to make strides in the national polls, and will put their top 15 ranking to the test tonight as they battle another top 25 squad at 6:30 p.m.

Finally, one week after the announcement of Allen Greene’s departure, one name has emerged as a potential candidate to become the next Athletic Director at Auburn University. Who is it, and what are their ties to the University?

Here’s your daily dose of Auburn Athletics News. It is time for the Thursday edition of the Auburn Morning Rush

Offensive Coordinator Eric Kiesau to call plays for Auburn offense

Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

As Bryan Harsin moves on to year two at Auburn, he is delegating the playcalling duties to one of his most trusted allies, offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau.

During Wednesday’s SEC Head Coaches Teleconference, head coach Bryan Harsin said that he is handing the offensive playcalling duties over to Kiesau.

Kiesau earned a promotion to offensive coordinator from receivers coach following the dismissal of former offensive coordinator Mike Bobo last season. Kiesau has served as an assistant under Harsin since 2017 and has become his “right-hand man” of sorts.

Soccer continues to climb up the rankings

Tallahassee Democrat

Auburn soccer played two tough contests last week both on the road. Last Thursday, the Tigers tied No. 2 Florida State, 1-1, and played to a scoreless draw last Sunday at Wake Forest.

Despite not grabbing an outright win last week, Auburn soccer continues to climb in the polls. This week, the United Soccer Coaches poll has ranked Auburn…