Approach the Coach – Gus Malzahn

September 18, 2015

The Here & Now – Malzahn’s time at Auburn (via AuburnTigers.com)
Tigers head coach since 2013
Record at School: 22-7 (0-2 Bowl game record), 1-1 career vs LSU
Awards

-2013 AP College Football Coach of the Year

-2013 SEC Coach of the Year

-2013 Home Depot Coach of the Year

-2013 Sporting News Coach of the Year

-2013 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

-2013 Paul “Bear” Bryant Award (awarded to the nation’s top coach)

-2013 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award

-2010 Broyles Award (awarded to the nation’s top assistant coach)
Heading Toward the Helm – Before the Auburn Head Coaching Days (via AuburnTigers.com and saturdaydownsouth.com)
Arkansas (played wide receiver from 1984-1985)

Henderson State (played wide receiver from 1987-1989)

Arkansas’ Hughes High School (Defensive Coordinator, 1991; Head Coach, 1992-1995)

Arkansas’ Shiloh Christian High School (Head Coach, 1996-2000)

Arkansas’ Springdale High School (Head Coach, 2001-2005)

Arkansas (Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach, 2006)

Tulsa (Offensive Coordinator, 2007-2008)

Auburn (Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, 2009-2011)

Arkansas State (Head Coach, 2012)
X-tra’s and O’s – Bonus Facts about Malzahn (via AuburnTigers.com)
*He has produced 12 1,000-yard rushers in nine seasons as a college head coach or coordinator and at least one in each season.
*In 2013, Malzahn helped Auburn become the the first SEC school to lead the nation in rushing at 328.3 yards per game. The Tigers have been the SEC’s top rushing team over the last two years, averaging 293.2 yards per game in that span.
*Malzahn has won or played for a conference title in six of his nine seasons as a collegiate coach, including winning a conference crown in three of the last five seasons with Auburn (2010, 2013) and Arkansas State (2012). He became the third coach in SEC history to win an SEC title in his debut season at a school, joining LSU’s Bernie Moore in 1935 and Ole Miss’ John Vaught in 1947.
*Auburn, Arkansas and Tulsa have set numerous school records in offensive production with Malzahn as either a head coach or an offensive coordinator.
Mentoring Monsters – Notable Players under Malzahn’s Tutelage
Cam Newton (via AuburnTigers.com and pro-football-reference.com)

-Starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers

-Played at Auburn in 2010 when Malzahn was the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach

-Contributed to numerous school offensive records at Auburn

-Recipient of the AP Player of the Year, Walter Camp and Maxwell awards in 2010

-Became the third Auburn player to win the Heisman Trophy (2010)

-Led the Tigers to a 14-0 record and a BCS National Championship (2010)

-Drafted No. 1 overall by the Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft

-Holds the NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season (14)

-2011 NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

-2-time Pro Bowl selection (2011, 2013)

Tre Mason (via AuburnTigers.com and pro-football-reference.com)

-Running back for the St. Louis Rams

-Played under Malzahn in 2013

-Led the SEC in rushing attempts, rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in 2013

-2013 SEC Offensive Player of the Year

-Finished 6th in the 2013 Heisman Trophy voting

-SEC Champion & BCS National Championship runner-up in 2013

-Drafted in the third round (75th overall) by the Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft

Darren McFadden (via AuburnTigers.com and pro-football-reference.com)

-Running back for the Dallas Cowboys

-Played at Arkansas in 2006 when Malzahn was the Offensive Coordinator

-Set the school’s single-season rushing yards record with 1,647 yards in 2006 (he broke the school record again with 1,830 yards in 2007)

-Named the 2006 SEC Offensive Player of the Year

-Recipient of the 2006 Doak Walker Award (awarded to the nation’s top running back)

-Finished 2nd in the 2006 Heisman Trophy voting

-Drafted No. 4 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft

Talk on the Tigers – Malzahn’s thoughts on LSU (quotes via al.com)

On playing at Tiger Stadium during the daytime:

- “It’s been a while since we won there. They play well at home. It should be a hot, humid game. The heat is going to be a factor. The number of plays is going to be a factor. Two things: we’ve got to get off the field on third downs and the offense can’t turn the ball over.”

On LSU’s Leonard Fournette and the rest of their running backs:

- “(Leonard Fournette) is one of the best in the country. can run the football well. That running back they have is outstanding. They have receivers who can make plays in one-on-one situations.”

On LSU’s quarterback, Brandon Harris, this season versus last season:

- “He was in a tough spot last year, there’s no doubt about that. You can tell after his first start he’s a lot more comfortable, a lot more confident. We recruited him so we know all about him. He’s a very talented young man. He can throw the football and hurt you with his feet.”

**Quotes via nola.com –>> http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2015/09/auburn_coach_gus_malzahn_said.html

Gus Malzahn References

The Here & Now : http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/coach_malzahn.html
Heading Toward the Helm: http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/coach_malzahn.html ; http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/coach_malzahn.html
X-tra’s and O’s : http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/coach_malzahn.html
Mentoring Monsters – Cam Newton: http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/coach_malzahn.html ; http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NewtCa00.htm
Mentoring Monsters- Tre Mason: http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/coach_malzahn.html ; http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MasoTr00.htm
Mentoring Monsters- Darren McFadden: http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/coach_malzahn.html ; http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McFaDa00.htm
Talk on the Tigers: http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2015/09/live_updates_auburns_gus_malza_11.html

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Approach the Coach – Gus Malzahn