AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville told listeners to his weekly radio show that fans "don't need to panic or anything" amid reports that he could bolt to Arkansas to replace Houston Nutt.
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Tommy Tuberville is rumored to be going elsewhere, but tells Auburn fans not to worry.
"I'm not looking to go anywhere," Tuberville said on the show, which aired Thursday night but was recorded previously.
Arkansas has not contacted Auburn seeking permission to speak with Tuberville about the Razorback job, Auburn sports publicist Kirk Sampson said Friday.
Tuberville was in Arkansas on a previously planned hunting trip and was scheduled to return to Auburn on Friday. He is in talks with Auburn about a contract extension.
Athletic director Jay Jacobs said Auburn has agreed to lengthen the coach"s contract, but declinced to discuss details.
On the radio show, Tuberville said some changes are needed at Auburn, which he said needs a plan to improve its facilities.
"I've been here nine years and think I'm pretty experienced in what I feel and our staff feels needs to happen for us to go to another level, get back to Atlanta [to the Southeastern Conference title game] and win in Atlanta," he said.
But, Tuberville added: "People don't need to panic or anything."
"This is for the betterment of Auburn. Obviously, I always look out for my family, which is our coaches and our families. I want to make sure everybody is happy and healthy, but also has a chance to have success. We've had great success in nine years. We want the success to improve in the next nine years. I think everybody wants that."
Nutt was named head coach at Ole Miss after quitting at Arkansas.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Source: ESPN.com
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