Malzahn relays handful of developments surrounding Auburn program
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn spoke to the media on Friday for the final time before his team departs for Tampa for its Outback Bowl showdown with Wisconsin on New Year’s Day. The team is scheduled to travel to Tampa next week.
Malzahn had plenty of updates for the media as his team prepares for the Badgers, some regarding this year’s bowl game and some regarding off-the-field storylines involving his program.
Here’s a recap of what Malzahn had to say to the media on Friday:
Regarding bowl preparations…
Malzahn now here. "As far as bowl prep goes, I really like our energy. … The last two days have been more (about) Wisconsin."
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) December 19, 2014
Gus Malzahn: "I really liked our team's energy. First 3 days we were really focused on fundamentals."
— Alex Byington (@AUBlog) December 19, 2014
Regarding the NFL Draft…
Malzahn says Coates, Frost, McKinzy and Avery Young have submitted paperwork for NFL draft evaluation. D'haquille Williams has not yet.
— Greg Ostendorf (@GregO_ESPN) December 19, 2014
(To clarify, the tweet is referring to wideout Sammie Coates, linebackers Kris Frost and Cassanova McKinzy and offensive lineman Avery Young.)
Regarding academics following the fall semester…
Auburn's Gus Malzahn says everybody is good to go academically for the Outback Bowl
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) December 19, 2014
Regarding injuries and illnesses…
Malzahn on Duke Williams: "He has not practiced. He's been sick and there are some treatment things he has to do."
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) December 19, 2014
(According to Auburn Undercover, Malzahn declined to say whether Williams would play in the bowl game or not.)
Regarding the recent death of Jakell Mitchell…
Malzahn said they will practice Saturday morning and then head to Jakell Mitchell's funeral, which will start at noon local time.
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) December 19, 2014
