And though Tuberville spent most of the day signing autographs and shaking hands, the summer isn't exactly an easy time for the third-year coach. Being out here and having fun with Auburn people is like our chance to take a short break. Many fans think life eases up for coaches once the season ends. But the coaches know better. It's pretty much 12 months a year.
People think that coaches are only working when they get on the field.
It's not nearly that easy. Early summer is a prime recruiting period for all sports. Though football coaches aren't allowed more than just token contact with recruits during the summer, swimming coach David Marsh will make several recruiting trips in the coming weeks. Marsh will coach a group of Auburn swimmers that is preparing for this summer's Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia. I want to be there to help see that through.