Why the Gus Bus has no interest in the NFL

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Gus Malzahn has often batted down talk of the NFL, but he's never explained why a job in the pros does not interest him.

Until now.

The third-year Auburn coach, whose name was connected to the Cleveland Browns job in late 2013, has a simple explanation as to why the idea of coaching in the NFL doesn't entice him like it may other college coaches.

"To me, that's business," Malzahn told AL.com. "There's a line separation. That's business. I like the daily contact with an individual, working with them to help them reach our goals and dreams within our team -- and individually. That feeling. That goes all the way back to high school and now I've just got them a couple years older, but it still feels the same. I love high school football, I love college football. They're really close."

Malzahn has often identified himself as a high school and college coach at heart, but Chip Kelly's success with the Philadelphia Eagles could open the door for more uptempo coaches in the league.

Malzahn grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan and considers Tom Landry one of his favorite coaches, but he's not interested in making a jump during his career.

"It's a business," he repeated. "I like the purity of the game."

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