Gus Malzahn draws heavy criticism after brutal first half vs. Boise State
By Adam Spencer
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Gus Malzahn was let go by Auburn this past offseason. However, he wasn’t out of a job for long, as he quickly landed the head coaching gig at UCF.
But, after several weather delays on Thursday night, UCF’s 2021 opener at home against Boise State didn’t get off to a good start.
Early in the second quarter, Boise State scored a touchdown to take a 21-0 lead. The Knights quickly scored to cut the lead to 21-7, but the Broncos remained firmly in control of the game.
That lone score didn’t do much to allay fan distress.
Fans were regretting buying tickets on the Gus Bus as the first half wore on. Check out some of the best responses to the Knights’ struggles on social media below:
Gus Bus rn. pic.twitter.com/1Erx5Vk2mr
— Travis Reier (@travisreier) September 3, 2021
The Gus Bus is blowing a few tires
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) September 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/Legendisland/status/1433614893350019072
#GusBus update pic.twitter.com/p04ZzpEhTa
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/JBCostello4/status/1433619738178068481
https://twitter.com/EvanWFitzgerald/status/1433619722193494017
The Gus Bus better find a higher gear quick or this may be the most embarrassing home game in @UCF_Football history. Timing with all this realignment talk going on isn't great.
— Eugene Frenette (@GeneFrenette) September 3, 2021
Gus Bus broke down on I-4
— Mark Passwaters (@mbpRivals) September 3, 2021
UCF forgot to take the Gus Bus into the shop for maintenance once they got it from Auburn. pic.twitter.com/3sf0KkoUYa
— Zack Webster (@ZackWeb95) September 3, 2021
UCF IS THE TEAM YOU WANT? THEY ARE A JOKE. GUS BUS IS A FAILURE. @ The Big 12
— All For Memphis (@AllForMemphis) September 3, 2021
I think it’s safe to say Gus is still on the struggle bus
— Tater Time Football (@time_tater) September 3, 2021
Gus Malzahn is the grim reaper of program and athlete development. Dude is making UCF football look like they haven’t won 30+ games in the last 3 years. And being a too offensive team in the country.
— Vic Damone Jr. (@weshootjumpers) September 3, 2021
The good news for Malzahn? There’s still plenty of time to get things back on track in the second half. We’ll see what happens after the intermission.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
