Gus Malzahn responds to the speculation he will leave for Arkansas
The Georgia Bulldogs took it to the Auburn Tigers on Saturday night, earning a comfortable 28-7 victory over their opponents to claim an SEC title.
That was a drastic turnaround from a game earlier this season in which the Tigers trounced the Bulldogs 40-17 in Auburn.
After the game, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn was asked about his future plans, as he’s been linked to the open Arkansas job in recent days. He, of course, was non-committal with his answers, toeing the company line while saying he wants to be the head coach at Auburn:
Here is Auburn HC Gus Malzahn addressing Arkansas pursuing him. As aired on @WIAT42 pic.twitter.com/wTUgjL9nQK
— Jim Dunaway (@jimdunaway) December 3, 2017
Gus Malzahn: “I want to be the head coach at Auburn.”
Does that mean you will be?
“I want to be."— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) December 3, 2017
There’s no doubt Arkansas is about to make Gus Malzahn a crazy big offer.
Malzahn said what he had to say in the postgame. (“I want to be the head coach at Auburn.”
Does that mean you will be?
“I want to be.”)
What comes next? Arkansas' big offer—and what then does Auburn do?— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) December 3, 2017
Will Arkansas make him an offer he can’t refuse? That remains to be seen, but it’s probably safe to assume at this point that the Hogs will come in with a big offer to try to lure Malzahn away from Auburn.
If Malzahn’s Tigers had won on Saturday and advanced to the College Football Playoff, he likely would have stayed, but for now, everything is up in the air.
