Will Muschamp named Auburn Defensive Coordinator

Will Muschamp is introduced as Auburn's defensive coordinator Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, during a press conference at the Auburn Athletic Complex in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/ jbennett@al.com)

(JULIE BENNETT)

AUBURN, Alabama -- Gus Malzahn is serious about winning championships.

That's the general response from those across the country after the Auburn coach provided Will Muschamp a blank check to become Auburn's next defensive coordinator. You can check out our extensive coverage of Muschamp's hiring and his first day on the job here.

You'll find a few stories, columns and tweets from writers across the country in the space below.

Chris Low:

The Iron Bowl just got that much bigger with Muschamp on board

Clay Travis:

4 changes Muschamp will bring to the Auburn defense

Pat Dooley:

#Auburn will pay new DC Will Muschamp more than 62 FBS head coaches were paid last season. And if I'm a Tiger fan, I'm thrilled about it. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 13, 2014

Landing Will Muschamp is a superb hire for Malzahn & #Auburn.As we said last wk this shaped up well for Tigers. GM's biggest recruit this YR — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 13, 2014

Gus Malzahn and Will Muschamp is a borderline unfair combination. Holy hell Auburn is on coaching fire with Malzahn, Muschamp & Pearl. — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) December 13, 2014

How valuable is Muschamp? He had top-10 defenses in total yards in 10 of 12 years at Florida, Texas, Auburn & LSU. — Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonAspen) December 13, 2014

Will Muschamp wasted no time contacting Martez Ivey. Called him this morning to wish him luck in his game. #Auburn — Derek Tyson (@DerekJTyson) December 14, 2014