Ike Hilliard holds his fingers out about two inches apart.
“No joke, man.” That’s how thick the NCAA rulebook is that he’s been digging through over the last few weeks, ever since the former NFL standout took his first college coaching job at Auburn.
That much seemed clear Monday as he met with reporters for the first time after being hired at Auburn on Feb. 23. Hilliard, who spent 12 years playing the NFL and spent the last 10 years coaching in the NFL at the highest level of football, would have had every right to walk into the room like he owned it and to act like he had nothing new to learn. But he didn’t.
Later Monday on the practice field, he’s back in his element, directing Auburn’s receivers with a printout tucked in his pants and a pen tucked into his ballcap.But back in the complex, he’s getting caught up as quick as he can, too. Yes, recruiting is all-new to him. He knows it’s an important part of his job now and he respects the challenge that is coming for him out on the trails.
As for coaching college kids as opposed to professionals, Hilliard shows respect for the kids just like his respect for the college game.
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