AJC: Gus Malzahn keeps Arkansas rumor alive -- was that a mistake?

[Locutus_of_Boar]

No news but this is the view from Atlanta.  Jeff Schultz used to get into it with Bobby Petrino back in the day.

From a negotiating standpoint, Malzahn is making the smart play. His agent is Jimmy Sexton, the most powerful man in college football because he represents seemingly every major coach (including Malzahn, Smart, Saban and Jimbo Fisher). And the joke in college football is that at Auburn, the head coach is always a two-game losing streak from being fired. Or one loss from being so fed up with the heat that he would leave.

http://www.myajc.com/blog/jeff-schultz/gus-malzahn-lets-arkansas-rumor-hang-out-there-was-that-mistake/6xul0Y9S16La4ifCHRjU8J/

[DeltaBoy]

No Jimmy Sexton all about the

[HardCore]

Not a mistake if Gus and Kristi really want to come home.  Sexton knows what he is doing.....either Gus gets a major payday with major buyout protection from AU or he gets to come home to coach his Alma Mater.  Catch-22, yes, but a catch-22 I would love to have the option of choosing.

Hell, either choice, Gus makes more $ in one year than most of us on this board would cumulatively make in 3 back-to-back, 20-year careers.

[HyperDrive]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

[PharmacistHog]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

Fine with me.

[Tony Perkis]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

He's awake and back! The all-telling HyperDrive! Bow in his presence, peasants!

[jrulz83]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

Hope so.

[jimmur74]

Why so touchy bud

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

[rljjr]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

Well if you know that then the Arkansas football people should know that, meaning a new coaching announcement should be imminent either after the Memphis game or Florida Atlantic's game. I'd be ok either way, although I've come to think lately that Kiffin is the better choice -- but I'd be extremely pleased with Norvell.

[NVRyield]

No news but this is the view from Atlanta.  Jeff Schultz used to get into it with Bobby Petrino back in the day.

From a negotiating standpoint, Malzahn is making the smart play. His agent is Jimmy Sexton, the most powerful man in college football because he represents seemingly every major coach (including Malzahn, Smart, Saban and Jimbo Fisher). And the joke in college football is that at Auburn, the head coach is always a two-game losing streak from being fired. Or one loss from being so fed up with the heat that he would leave.

http://www.myajc.com/blog/jeff-schultz/gus-malzahn-lets-arkansas-rumor-hang-out-there-was-that-mistake/6xul0Y9S16La4ifCHRjU8J/

There are enough openings now, all of Sexton's clients see greener pastures at the same time.

[HyperDrive]

Why so touchy bud

Because I feel bad that so many are unable to face reality.  It's like talking to an anorexic who keeps telling you she feels fat.

[SiriusHog™]

Because I feel bad that so many are unable to face reality.  It's like talking to an anorexic who keeps telling you she feels fat.

An Auburn fan with 2500 posts on an Arkansas message board. Someones got a lot of time on their hands.

[HyperDrive]

An Auburn fan with 2500 posts on an Arkansas message board. Someones got a lot of time on their hands.

2500 posts in almost 10 years.  What of it?

[SiriusHog™]

2500 posts in almost 10 years.  What of it?

Real sweet bud.

[Tony Perkis]

2500 posts in almost 10 years.  What of it?

Okay then...An Auburn fan with 10 years of posting on an Arkansas message board. Someones got a lot of time on their hands.

[100%Razorback]

Win or lose, Gus is coming to Arkansas. From what I just heard, and yes, it's reliable, I would bet my retirement pension on it. Just sayin. And for the record, I've never got on here with any bs info.

[bville_hog]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

But what it says is true right?  He is a two-game losing streak away from Auburn wanting him fired.

[jimmur74]

Sounds like he wants a Bromance with Gussy

He's awake and back! The all-telling HyperDrive! Bow in his presence, peasants!

[HyperDrive]

Real sweet bud.

Just saying, that's about 4 or so posts a week on average?  Welcome to the world of browsers with multiple tabs.  I can be logged into a Auburn board, here, read ESPN, and be on Twitter all at the same time.  The wonders of modern technology.  Not really that big a time commit.

[Tony Perkis]

Just saying, that's about 4 or so posts a week on average?  Welcome to the world of browsers with multiple tabs.  I can be logged into a Auburn board, here, read ESPN, and be on Twitter all at the same time.  The wonders of modern technology.  Not really that big a time commit.

I think this is called an addiction, folks.

[HyperDrive]

He's awake and back! The all-telling HyperDrive! Bow in his presence, peasants!

My source is better than any link you could demand.  I don't need obsequience or anything.  I'm just trying to help a good fanbase snap out of delusion.

[jimmur74]

I tell ya what!  Maybe he did sign but when Georgia beats them today their is gonna be alot of sick boosters! It will be a spectacular  scene " How did we beat them by 25 plus at home and we can't win the BIG game when the Playoff is on the line!!! There will be calls to  Renig the contract!  Structures will burn. Lol. Get your popcorn folks.

But what it says is true right?  He is a two-game losing streak away from Auburn wanting him fired.

[HoopS]

You are either Kristi, Sexton, or the bratty child of some Auburn big wig. Or a troll.

[duckman]

Not saying he didn't sign last night at 8, but it's been 12 hours and not peep from the media?  So...... Either Hyperdrive is more connected than every sports reporter in Alabama or he is a troll.

Opinions?

[jimmur74]

Here ya go

Not saying he didn't sign last night at 8, but it's been 12 hours and not peep from the media?  So...... Either Hyperdrive is more connected than every sports reporter in Alabama or he is a troll.

Opinions?

[jst01]

My source is better than any link you could demand.  I don't need obsequience or anything.  I'm just trying to help a good fanbase snap out of delusion.

Not all of this fan base believe he is some kind of program savior. He'd probably do well, but I think a couple of possible coaches could recruit as well and perform the same as Gus

[HyperDrive]

I tell ya what!  Maybe he did sign but when Georgia beats them today their is gonna be alot of sick boosters! It will be a spectacular  scene " How did we beat them by 25 plus at home and we can't win the BIG game when the Playoff is on the line!!! There will be calls to  Renig the contract!  Structures will burn. Lol. Get your popcorn folks.

You sound bitter. 

[jimmur74]

No I could care LESS but watch and see.

You sound bitter.

[wildhogman]

You sound bitter. 

Got a link to the aubbie board you frequent and the name you use there so guys from here know where to look if aubbi loses today?  Should be epic.

[Hog Waller]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

I hope and pray you are right.  Auburn can keep him imo.

[HyperDrive]

Got a link to the aubbie board you frequent and the name you use there so guys from here know where to look if aubbi loses today?  Should be epic.

Tell you what, if Auburn loses, I'll come here and take my medicine myself.  I'll start the thread.  I'll do the same if what I've told you about Gus signing turns out not to be true.

[GuvHog]

I tell ya what!  Maybe he did sign but when Georgia beats them today their is gonna be alot of sick boosters! It will be a spectacular  scene " How did we beat them by 25 plus at home and we can't win the BIG game when the Playoff is on the line!!! There will be calls to  Renig the contract!  Structures will burn. Lol. Get your popcorn folks.

I'm sure it'll be closer since the game is being played in Georgia's back yard but I still believe Auburn will win.

[CDBHawg]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

[HyperDrive]

I'm sure it'll be closer since the game is being played in Georgia's back yard but I still believe Auburn will win.

This is pretty much where I am.  I expect it to be closer.  But the fundamental reasons Auburn won that game still exist - Auburn's domination of both lines of scrimmage, especially our defensive line against their offensive line.  I expect some wrinkles that will enable them to score more than 10 (17 last time was a misnomer - the last TD was against backups down 40-10 late).  But no one has scored more than 20 on our starters all year.  I don't see UGA doing much more than that either.  I'm going with Auburn 30-21.

[redhogchilipepper]

He doesn't want anyone on his turf to call him out in front of his own

[Redhogs]

Not all of this fan base believe he is some kind of program savior. He'd probably do well, but I think a couple of possible coaches could recruit as well and perform the same as Gus

^^^THIS^^^  Mike, Brent or Lane for me....Gus can keep his kiniving little butt at Au.

[JONAS]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

Seriously,  I don't want Gus Malzahn to be the Razorbacks head coach.   I would support him, but not who I want.  So that is fine with me if he stays at Auburn forever.

[EastexHawg]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

Well, considering you proved last night you are a lying sack of **** excuse me for not giving a **** what you are telling anyone.

[FaytownHog]

Not saying he didn't sign last night at 8, but it's been 12 hours and not peep from the media?  So...... Either Hyperdrive is more connected than every sports reporter in Alabama or he is a troll.

Opinions?

Exactly. Would be all over twitter and social media by now if he signed an extension.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

And such an irony for the Barners.

[EastexHawg]

I think everyone should cut out this article and tape it to the refrigerator, or at least save the link to favorites...just so it will be handy and can be whipped out the next time someone on this board or anywhere else starts spewing something about what the "national media" will say about us.

It's right there in black and white.  A top coach going to Arkansas would be a "mistake".  We are cute, cuddly little Arkansas and while we do run a team through the tunnel to participate in football games, we should know our place and leave the winning to the real programs like Bama, LSU, and Auburn.

Sure, we might get lucky and pull off an upset from time to time, but we shouldn't get uppity and think about trying to compete.  That's not our "place", and if we ever forget what is the people who know what it is, like this guy, will be glad to remind us.

Run along, now, and content yourselves with someone like the guy at SMU with the losing record...or maybe the ASSISTANT from Auburn.  Those guys might get you to the Weed Whacker Bowl every other year, which is really all Arkansas should expect.

[axharbor]

Seriously at this point if Gus was staying at Auburn regardless I cannot fathom why an extension wouldn't have been signed and announced nationally. Someone explain to me the reason Auburn would have to cover up Gus signing the extension.  It just doesn't make sense to me.  Gus isn't my #1, but he's as close as my #2 could get to being my top choice. I'd love to hire Kiffin but would be thrilled with Gus.

[rzrbackramsfan]

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[GuvHog]

I think everyone should cut out this article and tape it to the refrigerator, or at least save the link to favorites...just so it will be handy and can be whipped out the next time someone on this board or anywhere else starts spewing something about what the "national media" will say about us.

It's right there in black and white.  A top coach going to Arkansas would be a "mistake".  We are cute, cuddly little Arkansas and while we do run a team through the tunnel to participate in football games, we should know our place and leave the winning to the real programs like Bama, LSU, and Auburn.

Sure, we might get lucky and pull off an upset from time to time, but we shouldn't get uppity and think about trying to compete.  That's not our "place", and if we ever forget what is the people who know what it is, like this guy, will be glad to remind us.

Run along, now, and content yourselves with someone like the guy at SMU with the losing record...or maybe the ASSISTANT from Auburn.  Those guys might get you to the Weed Whacker Bowl every other year, which is really all Arkansas should expect.

Man! You're really in an uproar this morning!

[EastexHawg]

Man! You're really in an uproar this morning!

It's the truth.  "The rest of the country" thought we should keep Long and probably retain Bielema for another year or twelve because what we were getting from them is what the rest of the conference and the country thinks we should be happy to expect.

[HeyHogs]

I'm telling you, the choice has already been made and it ain't Arkansas.

You again?  Where is that link we are all wanting to see?

[Pig in the Pokey]

Why so touchy bud

yeah, about that.

You guys wanna stand in the shadows and throw poop at everyone who brings info to the board like it's your Monkey-God given rights, and then yell "Why you dare to fight back?" when we fight back. gtfooh w/ that nonsense. This me fighting back right here

[hawginbigd1]

This is pretty much where I am.  I expect it to be closer.  But the fundamental reasons Auburn won that game still exist - Auburn's domination of both lines of scrimmage, especially our defensive line against their offensive line.  I expect some wrinkles that will enable them to score more than 10 (17 last time was a misnomer - the last TD was against backups down 40-10 late).  But no one has scored more than 20 on our starters all year.  I don't see UGA doing much more than that either.  I'm going with Auburn 30-21.

Hyper don't pay any attention to the chuckle heads who get their knickers all twisted. Thanks for the information, but A. You did kind of tell, what you "know" without citation to kinda troll us, just admit it. B. It would have been a tight game anyway, but I think the lack of a healthy Kerryon Johnson, tigers lose and Dogs win

[wildhogman]

Tell you what, if Auburn loses, I'll come here and take my medicine myself.  I'll start the thread.  I'll do the same if what I've told you about Gus signing turns out not to be true.

So basically your answer says, "not a chance, I am really a plant and don't want any of you guys coming to my board and outing me infront of my trailor park buddies

[jkstock04]

My source is better than any link you could demand.  I don't need obsequience or anything.  I'm just trying to help a good fanbase snap out of delusion.

You have zero sources.