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First look at Gus Malzahn’s coaching platform in UCF’s game vs. SMU
By Dave Hooker
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Joe Paterno chose the press box. Gus Malzahn decided to go with another method.
The UCF head coach will utilize a chair and a table on an elevated platform for the Knights game at SMU today. Malzahn, who was fired by Auburn after the 2020 season, suffered a fractured leg during a celebration with defensive back Quadric Bullard last week against Tulane when the Knights forced a turnover on downs in the first quarter. Bullard ran over Malzahn, who fell to the ground.
The 56-year-old said he would utilize the platform as he toiled on crutches during a press conference earlier this week.
Here’s a look at the setup for #UCF coach Gus Malzahn (fractured tibia) during today’s game at SMU:
He’s got a chair and table on an elevated platform, about 6 feet up. pic.twitter.com/91sxx1j4Zu
— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) November 13, 2021
Longtime Penn State coach Joe Paterno chose to coach from the press box when he suffered a leg fracture in 2008.
Dave Hooker started covering Tennessee in 1998. He hosts an SEC radio show out of Chattanooga and covers the SEC for Saturday Down South.
