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Posted on 11/11/09 at 3:31 am
Posted on 11/11/09 at 3:31 am
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It didn’t take long after Memphis fired Tommy West for a list of potential replacements to emerge. Plenty of Auburn names — both past and present — have already surfaced. ESPN listed Malzahn and former Tigers head coaches Tommy Tuberville and Terry Bowden, currently at Division II North Alabama, as possible candidates. The Web site FootballScoop.com, citing anonymous sources, said Auburn wide receivers/assistant head coach Trooper Taylor is on Memphis’ short list, along with Oklahoma State offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Gunter Brewer. Malzahn, who like Taylor is in the first year of a three-year contract with Auburn, spoke generally about his name popping up as a candidate for coaching vacancies. “I’m flattered if my name gets thrown around, I guess,” Malzahn said. “But I’m extremely happy here. We’ve got big goals, big dreams here. I’m committed to that. That’s the only thing on my mind.”
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Posted on 11/11/09 at 3:44 am to e2drummer
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“I’m flattered if my name gets thrown around, I guess,” Malzahn said. “But I’m extremely happy here. We’ve got big goals, big dreams here. I’m committed to that. That’s the only thing on my mind.”
in other words, he's actively considering a few positions, and will be out the door as soon as he gets a check with enough zeroes on it.
Posted on 11/11/09 at 8:31 am to e2drummer
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e2drummer
with those kind of statements it seems like he's learning to talk the 'savvy' talk of a head coach!
fwiw, you could be as right as you could be wrong. there would literally be NO point for anyone to divulge any other notion than an emphatic "NO" mid-season, unless they're really unhappy. it would be highly unprofessional and it would also lower his stock come contract negotiations time.
these reports are pointless unless you get to WATCh them say it and check their body language and such.
Posted on 11/11/09 at 9:25 am to e2drummer
quote:That's what he said. What he was thinking though is: "hell, just 4 years ago I was a high school football coach. You dang right I will go to Memphis if offered."
“I’m flattered if my name gets thrown around, I guess,” Malzahn said. “But I’m extremely happy here. We’ve got big goals, big dreams here. I’m committed to that. That’s the only thing on my mind.”
Posted on 11/11/09 at 9:55 am to e2drummer
What do you expect these guys to say when asked this type of question?
"Yes I've talked to them and we are working on a deal as we speak. Oh, my agent is calling me, hang right there and you might have a scoop."
"Yes I've talked to them and we are working on a deal as we speak. Oh, my agent is calling me, hang right there and you might have a scoop."
Posted on 11/11/09 at 12:16 pm to e2drummer
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“I’m flattered if my name gets thrown around, I guess,” Malzahn said. “But I’m extremely happy here. We’ve got big goals, big dreams here. I’m committed to that. That’s the only thing on my mind.”
LOL.
What the hell did you expect him to say? What he is really thinking? If you think he is going to say what he is really thinking you are foolish. Here is more in line with what he and other assistant coaches believe when mentioned for a head coaching job. I'm happy here at Auburn but the possibility of knocking down $1 million plus as a head coach somewhere is very appealing. Regardless of how well I like my Auburn job (yes, my coaching roots run deep at Auburn. What is it now, one year?) I have to look out for what's best for my family. So yes, anytime a decent head coaching job opens up and my name is mentioned I have to listen and will accept if I get the right offer. Don't kid yourself and who could blame him for leaving for a HC job?
Posted on 11/11/09 at 12:19 pm to e2drummer
thanks for posting this
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