re: Gus Malzahn news from Arkansas

I learned a long time ago never, say never. However, the whole thing has been an obvious ploy to lock Gus in at Auburn for a few more years. The expectation to win at Auburn isn't higher than any other decent school, the road is tougher but the expectations are the same. Any coach worth his salt isn't running from those expectations.

I never once believed we should get rid of Gus, but to act like losing to your main rivals constantly is ok is also silly. If he'd lost this year I would have been on the win or get out train next season. He has had some unfortunate injuries and inherited a mess that caused depth issues that are only now being fixed. The complaints about play calling has always been an issue of players executing...Gus has shown over time that if his players execute he can run an offense.

Again never say never, but Auburn has had commitments from 3 4* players in the last 10 days, one of which was a surprise. I doubt anyone of them commits without asking Gus about the arkie rumor, he was obviously assuring kids he was staying as long as Auburn would have him. I realize coaches lie in recruiting, but I doubt Gus would lie about this specifically or better yet I doubt he'd put himself in a position to have to lie about it.

This is about security and power. Every game Gus wins will lead to Auburn conceding him more security and more power to make decisions related to football beyond X's and O's.