Ronnie Sanders on Phillip Marshall’s passing and Auburn’s hire of Alex Golesh | Scoop w/ Dukes

On this episode of The Scoop with Dukes, Ronnie Sanders of Auburn Undercover joins Phillip Dukes for a candid conversation following the passing of Phillip Marshall, a longtime voice and foundational figure at Auburn Undercover. Ronnie and Dukes reflect on Phillip Marshall’s legacy, his impact on Auburn coverage, and what he meant personally to those who worked alongside him. The discussion focuses on the human side of sports media, grief, and the lasting influence Phillip had on the Auburn community. The conversation also turns to Auburn football and the university’s decision to hire Alex Golesh as head coach. Ronnie shares perspective on leadership, culture, recruiting in the NIL era, and why this hire represents an important reset moment for the program. Topics include: Remembering Phillip Marshall and his role at Auburn Undercover The personal and professional loss felt across Auburn media Auburn’s coaching hire and what it signals for the future Culture, process, and rebuilding in modern college football This is a thoughtful, grounded discussion — no hot takes, no predictions — just perspective from people deeply connected to Auburn. If you value conversations like this, like the video, subscribe, and consider supporting the channel by becoming a member.