Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee wanted to run his own offense.
The now former Tigers assistant explained his decision to leave for the same position at UConn to the program’s website late Wednesday night.
Lashlee also spoke with SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic. According to Cubelic, Lashlee expressed a desire to “further develop as a coach.”
The comments are similar to the ones former Auburn wide receivers coach Dameyune Craig made after leaving the program last year for the same position at LSU.
“My decision to make this career move is in no way a reflection of Auburn or the Auburn family,” Craig said in a statement.