AUBURN
It looks like Gus Malzahn is staying at Auburn.
Rumors were swirling leading up to the SEC Championship Game that Malzahn was reportedly considering the head coaching job at Arkansas. Some had even speculated that he would accept the job with the Razorbacks if Auburn lost the SEC Championship.
Well, the Tigers were unable to knock off Georgia in Atlanta Saturday, but it is also being reported that Malzahn is staying at Auburn. According to Sunday’s report, Malzahn is signing an extension that could raise his salary to $7 million a year.
It will be interesting to see if Malzahn is able to produce an SEC Championship and Playoff appearance over the course of this deal after coming up short this season.
A number of fans took to Twitter to react to the report, and reactions to the story were split. Many fans were happy to see Malzahn stay with the Tigers, but there were others who remain skeptical of the price tag associated with the reported deal.
Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @CoachGusMalzahn @kristi_malzahn #WDE
— Michael Meals (@Otown334) December 3, 2017
Thank god we kept Malzahn, there’s no team in the country that could have done what Auburn has been asked to do in the last month…
— Mitchell Gross (@mitchell_gross) December 3, 2017
Very glad Malzahn is staying at Auburn. Hope the staff stays in place. He’s done a tremendous job in his first five years and has the program in a great place.
— Cole Frederick (@ColeFred24) December 3, 2017
Gus Malzahn just signed an extension to stay at auburn.
Tbh. I have no idea how I feel about it.
— Matt Martin (@MattMartin12) December 3, 2017
And, don’t get me wrong…I wanted Malzahn back. He’s getting the team towards consistency, I think. I hope at least.
— Tango Elegante (@SonofStevenson) December 3, 2017
I get some being upset. Big picture people understand the foundation only now starting to line up for Gus. Look at the REAL Gus QB's coming in, the talent on D. Settle down, grow up and realize consistency is only NOW showing. #WarEagle #Auburn
— Fellow Tigers Supporter (@AuburnChopper) December 3, 2017
There is not a coach who has accomplished more at Auburn since Pat Dye walked the sidelines 25 years ago.
— Rick Stone (@AUOwnsU) December 3, 2017
I can't believe Auburn matched Arkansas offer to keep Malzahn. Should have told him "your salary is what it is, if you don't like it you can go"
— Brandon (@WILDMANBS) December 3, 2017
Screw u Gus
Yup. It’s kind of a relief. We will never go there again. Congrats AlabamaLite, you got your man. For 5 more long years lol. Careful what you wish for. Woo Pig
Really, Seems he has Owned the Piglets even going 8-5, lol.
True but we were heavily handicapped by Bielema. And I mean heavily.
Really owned the piglets? He’s gone 4 and 3 versus John L Smith and Bret Bielema. Enjoy the next 7 years Lite!!!
AlabamaLite? So is Arkansas Lacroix then? You should probably think before saying stupid mess. And the reality is that Arkansas wasn’t capped by Bielema, Arkansas is the cap. The lack of recruiting and lack of desirability of that job is the reason that you were pulling out the checkbook for the only candidate of Gus’s caliber that ever would have considered the job. You should really know your place by now.
I tried to warn ya’ll. Hope you aren’t in the same boat as UT now.
Auburn…youre fools…youve wanted to fire this man for 2 years…nuff said
Lol ikr? Kind of funny.
The way I see it. Auburn paid big bucks to not have to make a coaching change. Gus isn’t worth $7 million per year, but perhaps not having to reboot the program is.
Yep I think Auburn realized 7 million is the new 4 million and figure they might as well keep up with the Joneses and see how it goes.
HA! Gay!!!
Lol… go Gus! Look for 5-7, 6 -7, 8-5 seasons enjoy.
Let me know how your Fordham coach works after State returns to bottom of the west. You should probably stay under that rock, the real world is a scary place place for those unable to defend themselves.
Oh miss st wants to talk about records uh. When was the Last time y’all won a championship or Divison??? Let’s not talk about records buddy.
Lol, have they ever won a championship in any Sport? Lmao
Gus played each place for another 3 mil per year…. off ensive genius and of fensive genius.
You’re a toothless hick, aren’t you. Christ.
No and don’t call me christ.
Trust me, I would never EVER call you anything remotely close to “Christ”. You’re either trying to be witty or you’re just so stupid you couldn’t pour piss out of a boot, but it’s obvious I’m just in disbelief in how dumb you are thus saying Christ. Can I put the crayons away yet? Or do you need me to dumb this down even more for you?
Many of my post are so over your head. I’m guessing your IQ is a sliding consistently between 71-78.
Over my head? So misspelling things, claiming to report people, telling us your retarded shoe size, lying about how much you made on the Ole Miss win, and banging people’s sisters is of a higher intelligence than I? You’re probably right. It’s no where near my head. We both know I’m smarter than you are. Don’t get bent out of shape about it.
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Lol they can’t say crap to us nothing 49-10.
LOL, enjoy paying that $7 million a year to remain 2nd in the state. Your stuck with him for several years now, like him or not.
Auburn will be good again next year with Stidham. After that? Back to the drawing board.
This is why I love CFB so much. The rise to the top is one thing. Staying there is where it gets tricky. Greatest game in the world.
Well yeah. That’s basically every team’s situation, we’re not talking about the NFL and indefinitely keeping the same players.