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Malzahn updates QB race, injuries during Monday’s press conference
By Jason Hall
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Auburn coach Gus Malzahn wouldn’t name his starting quarterback during his press conference Monday. However, he did say it was possible that a decision could be made “in the near future.”
Malzahn on QB: "I'm not ready to name a starter right now. Possibly in the near future." Says the tough competition is a positive
— John Zenor (@jzenor) August 15, 2016
Malzahn says he's not willing to make the starting QB decision until he's '100 percent' confident. Plans to narrow battle to two QBs.
— Benjamin Wolk (@benjaminwolk) August 15, 2016
Malzahn said he hopes the starting quarterback will be “more of a runner” in 2016. Auburn quarterbacks combined for 186 yards in 2015, which was the lowest of Malzahn’s tenure.
Auburn's Gus Malzahn: 'Our quarterback has to be more of a runner this year. I don't care who it is.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 15, 2016
Junior Jeremy Johnson started in Auburn’s first three games before being benched for freshman Sean White. Eventually, Johnson regained the starting job late in the season, but has been competing with White and JUCO transfer John Franklin III for the starting throughout role throughout the offseason.
Malzahn also updated the status of several Auburn players who have missed time due to injuries. Wide receiver Tony Stevens, who spent Sunday on crutches, is expected to return to action this week.
WR Tony Stevens, who was on crutches yesterday, should be out there in next two to three days, Malzahn says https://t.co/vKZMeWOVDP
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) August 15, 2016
Freshman wide receiver Kyle Davis is also expected to return this week after being sidelined throughout fall practice with a foot injury.
Malzahn hoping freshman WR Kyle Davis (foot) will be back this week. Hasn't practiced yet this fall https://t.co/vKZMeWOVDP
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) August 15, 2016
Graduate transfer defensive back Marshall Taylor is also expected to join the team this week after being injured in an off-field altercation this summer. Linebacker Tre’ Williams is also expected to make a full recovery from an ankle injury.
Malzahn had few roster updates hopes DB Marshall Taylor (personal), WR Kyle Davis (foot) back this week LB Tre' Williams (ankle) almost 100%
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 15, 2016
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
