What Gus Malzahn said after Auburn's blowout win over Arkansas
While the national media was busy focusing on the other big game in Alabama on Saturday, Auburn came out and made a statement: The Tigers are very much a factor in the SEC West race.
Auburn got off to an explosive start, with freshman WR Eli Stove running 78-yards for a touchdown that gave AU an early 7-0 lead. It turned out to be the only touchdown the Tigers would need, as they ran all over Arkansas for 543 yards en route to a 56-3 thumping of the Razorbacks.
Here’s what coach Gus Malzahn had to say about the big win:
Gus Malzahn said holding Arkansas to 25 yards rushing 'was really unbelievable.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 23, 2016
"Kamryn Pettway, once again, had a big-time game," Malzahn said. Said it was good to be able to rest Kerryon Johnson, who was not 100%.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) October 23, 2016
"Sean White continues to improve," Malzahn said. Was happy with his 61-yard rushing performance.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) October 23, 2016
Auburn's Gus Malzahn said offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee 'really had it going… we got the tempo going.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 23, 2016
Malzahn said Auburn stuck with James/Golson on the O-line because it worked the last two games. Seems like that'll be the plan going forward
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) October 23, 2016
"For him to be able to do this and play at that high of a level says a lot about him," Malzahn said of Stanton Truitt.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) October 23, 2016
Speedy Stanton Truitt 'was a great change of pace' to workhorse Kamryn Pettway in running game, said Gus Malzahn. They combined for 5 TDs.
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 23, 2016
Malzahn said he's never had a team do what Arkansas did before Auburn's pregame prayer circle. Players tweeting #DontStepOnTheAU
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) October 23, 2016
'Anytime you play like we played tonight gives you confidence. It was a physical game, but it was a good physical for us,' said Gus Malzahn
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 23, 2016
"This would rival any" of the large-margin wins of his career, Malzahn said.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) October 23, 2016
Stanton Truitt 'gives us another weapon in the backfield,' said Gus Malzahn. Truitt rushed eight times for 78 yards and 2 TDs against Hogs
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 23, 2016
Safety Nick Ruffin didn't play because he was banged up, Malzahn said.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) October 23, 2016
Why not a lot of Kyle Davis in game? "He got in there on third down," says Gus Malzahn, staring at me.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) October 23, 2016
