The former Florida Gators coach Will Muschamp was hired to be the Auburn defensive coordinator last Friday, a move that should not have been seen as surprising in Gator Nation. But it is a move that could have an early impact on new coach Jim McElwain. Why?

The Gators already have a ton of money wrapped up in the coaching change, they should take all efforts to retain this talented coach of both an exceptional defensive unit and recruiting success.

Muschamp could be able to take secondary coach Travaris Robinson with him, which would be an early blow for a team that will need to rely on improved recruiting to return to championship form. However, so far, Robinson’s public display still remains loyal to the Gators, a very good sign.

Staying in Gainesville would be the better move for Robinson, despite his ties to Auburn and Muschamp. And it’s in the Gators best interest to keep him.

Robinson has motives to be loyal to Muschamp. One of Muschamp’s first moves as coach was to hire “T-Rob,” as he’s known by the team. And his success in recruiting for the Gators has been exceptional.

More importantly, Robinson played at Auburn, where he earned all SEC honors. T-Rob then played three seasons in the NFL as a defensive back before returning to Auburn to coach as a graduate assistant. He coached DBs at Western Kentucky, Southern Miss and Texas Tech before coming to Florida.

SEC Network analyst Booger McFarland reported that Muschamp is of course trying to bring Robinson to Auburn:

Muschamp put a full court press on T ROB over night in the end he simply said he had to go HOME- T ROB headed w/Muschamp to Auburn #WDE — Booger (@SECbooger) December 13, 2014

But so far, there’s no indication Robinson is going anywhere. Check him out on the recruiting trail with McElwain:

#UF coaches Jim McElwain and Travaris Robinson visiting four-star LB Jeff Holland tonight. #Gators pic.twitter.com/8nrScrYd45 — Zach Abolverdi (@ZachAbolverdi) December 15, 2014

A move to Auburn feels like a lateral move. He doesn’t need another DB coaches on his resume. His next job should be as a defensive coordinator. His personal ties to Auburn have to be strong. But his allegiance to his career would be better served if he stayed at Florida.

The Gators should groom him for that job, especially if they don’t keep defensive coordinator DJ Durkin. Make him a sort of “coordinator in waiting.” The Gators already have a ton of money wrapped up in the coaching change, they should take all efforts to retain this talented coach of both an exceptional defensive unit and recruiting success.