Yesterday brought word that the son of a former Auburn head coach had decided to transfer from Texas Tech -- by way of Cincinnati -- to Auburn.
A day later, another ex-Red Raider player is head to The Plains.
Speaking to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Chase Robison confirmed that he will continue his playing career at Auburn. Robison decided to transfer from Tech after Tommy Tuberville abruptly left Lubbock to take the Cincinnati job.
He will have to sit out the 2013 season, but will three years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2014.
“It’s a great opportunity,” the defensive end told the Commercial Appeal. “I’ve had a great relationship with coach (Gus) Malzahn going back to when he was at Arkansas State. It’s going to be exciting to play for him and (defensive line) coach (Rodney) Garner and (defensive coordinator) coach Ellis (Johnson).
“Plus it’s closer to home and I’ll be playing in the SEC, which is what I’ve grown up with. Sitting out (a second straight year) is going to be hard — I wish I didn’t have to. But it’s going to give me a chance to become bigger, stronger and faster.”
A three-star member of Tech’s 2012 recruiting class, Robison used a redshirt his true freshman season last year.