Gus Malzahn reflects on ‘very disappointing’ Iron Bowl, updates Ryan Davis’ status
By Keith Farner
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Auburn coach Gus Malzahn didn’t waste any time sharing his disappointment following the 52-21 loss to Alabama.
Malzahn said Alabama’s 21-point third quarter proved to be the difference as the Tigers were in “good position” in the first half as the game was 17-14 at halftime.
As Auburn fell to 7-5 and 3-5 in the SEC, Malzahn was asked about his future, and the plans for his staff in 2019.
Malzahn did offer positive news on Ryan Davis, who was injured on a pass over the middle on a play where Alabama’s Jared Mayden was flagged and ejected for targeting.
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn: "Starting out the game, first half, I thought we were in good position. … The game got away from us in the third quarter. That's very disappointing."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 25, 2018
Malzahn with an update on Ryan Davis: "They expect him to make a full recovery."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 25, 2018
We really thought we had a chance to come in here and win. – Gus Malzahn
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 25, 2018
Malzahn on what changed in the second half: "We had trouble putting pressure on the quarterback. I think that's the biggest thing. He's an excellent quarterback. … They got over the top of us."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 25, 2018
Malzahn says he's confident he's going to be the head coach next year.
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 25, 2018
Malzhan: "I'm confident I'll be the head coach."
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) November 25, 2018
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: "Our goal was to get to the fourth quarter. We didn't get it done."
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) November 25, 2018
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn on potential staff changes: "We're all disappointed after a game like this. I'm not ready comment on anything like that."
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) November 25, 2018
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A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
