Auburn's Hotel Camp Controversy | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Auburn’s football team is training at a Marriott hotel this fall camp, sparking fury and debate among fans. Coach Alex Golesh’s unorthodox “staycation” approach is seen by critics as too soft for a program struggling in the SEC — five years of disappointing results, especially against ranked foes. Some argue past tough coaches didn’t deliver wins either, so maybe innovation is the answer. Fans are split: some call it moronic, others say location doesn’t matter if the work ethic is strong. The real test? Can a hotel stay build the clutch toughness Auburn desperately needs — or will the…