Malzahn Still Looking?-Updated
According to ComcastSportsNet Washington, Jones is one of a handful of candidates who have interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at Maryland. Also interviewed, the website reports, are Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn and ex-Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach.
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Asked about a report tonight, Gene Chizik says no one from Maryland has asked permission to speak to Gus Malzahn.
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Minutes later...
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Rephrased question: Has Maryland contacted Gus Malzahn? “To the best of my knowledge, there is a possibility of contact.” — Gene Chizik
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We don't need this crap...
So close before kickoff. I don’t see them paying off Malzhan’s contract and then hiring him on as well. He makes $1.3 million a year at Auburn. It’s hard to see Maryland compete with something like that and in addition pay extra after that.
Contact does make sense....
being interviewed does not…..unless he interviewed during Christmas break from practice and I just don’t see that happening. He may interview after the NC game but Maryland is a coaching graveyard only slightly better than Vandy…..It also seems to me that Ralph Freidjen (sp?) was as good a coach as Maryland could hope for and he did more for the program than anybody else in the last couple of decades……reminds me of Ole Miss and David Cutcliffe, Maryland forgetting who they are.
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I just don't see how they would be willing to pay that kind of money...
I mean wouldn’t they have to pay off his contract for the next three years and then pay him on top of that? Isn’t that a bit much for someone that has yet to head coach in major college football?
I am not sure of Malzahn's buyout...
but I would be surprised if it’s more than half of one years salary which right now bout be about 650K……that’s about all you can expect and even if it’s a full years salary I don’t think Maryland would have a hard time ponying up.
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I don't know about the buyout clause in Malzahn's contract, or if there is one...
I would be disappointed if Malzahn actually went there and met with them and Chizik didn’t know about it. But this is the same way rumors started about other things concerning Auburn, and they were not true, so let’s wait and see.
I just wanted all of you to know what I found out tonight.
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I appreciate the update
Well, they may have simply called him. That’s not that crazy and Malzahn might not have even mentioned it. This just pisses me off as it’s another distraction right before the big game. This time, it’s not about the players but rather about Malzahn. He’s the genius behind our offense. I am just pissed off about this, Maryland could have the decency to wait after the national championship.
I live in Maryland in the DC area...
um is not a classy school and they really do care about AU. Look they just fired a head coach who was an alumni with a very good record including 7 bowl games in 10 years.
That said remember that is was a maryland based source that said Gus had actually accepted the vandy job, so I am not sure how much stock to put in it at this point.
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by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 7:24 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks C10...
I think Maryland wants June Jones or Leach myself.
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I think Jones may have turned them down.
It is what it is and no amount of angst on our part is going to change the outcome.
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by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
One report says they offered Jones...
3.5 mill a year. That would be a huge raise if it’s true.
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If so um is really desperate.....
the athletic department was in the red this year and they have to pay Friedgen the last year of his contract. I think it is close to $2mm.
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by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it's strange that they...
Can find the money to pay Jones, but can’t give their best coach in two decades a raise. Coach F. must have really pissed in somebody’s Cheerios.
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new AD wanted his own man...
blamed the current staff for lack of attendance at the games. You would not believe how pathetic their student fan base is. we are talking about a school of 30000 that has trouble filling up the student section for most home games. Stadium sits less than 70,000
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by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
I meant they really do NOT care about AU
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by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
What do Auburn and Texas Tech have in common?
They’re both Under Armour schools, a company that was created by Kevin Plank, who is a former Maryland football player, and I’m sure theres nothing that he’d love more than to make Maryland football relevant. Football has always played second-fiddle to basketball in College Park, so I’m guessing that a lot of our money is coming from Kevin Plank.
Furthermore, its possible that Maryland hasn’t contacted Auburn or Malzahn personally about the job. Just like when it was said that Maryland hasn’t contacted Mike Leach, it was true and that it probably was Kevin Plank, who knew Mike Leach from when Texas Tech became an Under Armor school, talking with him. Whether or not UMD’s AD was interested in Mike Leach, he’ going to be a candidate if one of the school’s wealthiest boosters wants him to be. Its possible that the same thing has happened with Gus, Kevin probably has been seeing if there is any interest in the job.
And @Todd92, Maryland is just as much a coaching graveyard as it is a coaching cradle. Ralph Friedgen got his head coaching start at Maryland, so in relation to coaching, Ralph was “born” in College Park and had 3 great seasons to start, and has probably “died” at the University of Maryland with the last 7 being mediocre and sporadic.
I am not trying to hurt anyone's feelings....
but prior to Ralph exactly who had three great season’s in modern history at Maryland? Furthermore who was a Head Coach that went on to be a head coach elsewhere after coaching a UM? Calling Maryland a Coaching Cradle is kind of goofy…..either you are a destination job (which Maryland is anything but), a stepping stone job (haven’t seen anyone moving through Maryland to get a destination job), or you’re a dead end (a.k.a “coaching graveyard”….hmm sounds about right for the Terps). Maryland is firing one of the few coaches that could be successful by Marylands standards that would consider Maryland a “last stop”….that is why Maryland is forgetting that they are Maryland much like Ole Miss forgot who they were with Cutcliffe. I have no ill will towards Maryland….to tell the truth I started paying more attention to them when Friedgen was hired and have always thought that he did more with less and thats exactly what it takes to win at Maryland.
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By the way...
Does anybody know what Terrell Zachery was scratched from the interviews tonight? So was Malzahn by the way. Something is happening right now, but it might be nothing at all.
Okay guys..
Let’s not read too much into this. First, How long does it take to complete a make-up exam, and what are the protocols?
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Haven't you noticed how many players are not eligible during Bowl season each year?...
Does Eric Smith ring a bell?
Not being ugly, forgive me if I sound that way.
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No I remember that really well...
We can’t afford to be without both Blanc and T-Zach against Oregon. Not saying this happened already, I’m just saying that’s two huge losses and we’re not even discussing how things are with Malzahn when we just bring up those two. The reason why I asked about an “I” is because I know it’s not an F. You have anywhere between 6 months to a year to complete the “I” depending on the institution. My institution gives you about a year to complete the “I” but I don’t know how it works with NCAA athletes.
That's why I asked...
That’s the first I’ve heard any names other than Fairley’s. And that was in a report early yeaterday.
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I think T-zach already has his undergraduate degree...
and is taking grad school classes. Not sure how that works.
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by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
The rumor...
is that Zachery dropped a class which left him with 5 hours. To be a graduate student and play in the NCAA you have to complete and pass 6 graduate hours successfully. It’s just a rumor, though and I hate putting one out on this website like that. I just thought I’d mention it, but really we know nothing as of right now. How come our guys can’t just be suspended next season lol?
This is exactly why I don't post what I "Heard"....
when so many times, it’s just rumor. We know what rumors getting out of hand feels like after this year, so being extra careful is best.
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Right...
and I did say it’s just a rumor and we know nothing at this point really. I just find it really odd that a kid who had his stuff together enough for four years and gets a degree early all of a sudden doesn’t do what he’s supposed to do to keep his eligibility. Nobody else seems to think that’s odd, but I find it crazy personally.
This was recently put up on Andy Bitter's site..
“UPDATE: Jones did meet with Maryland, his agent confirms, but he has withdrawn his name from consideration.”
I guess that leaves Leach and Malzahn.
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Whoa folks, simmer down
If Leach and Gus really have been interviewed the obvious choice is Leach. He already has head coacn exp. I don’t understand how Gus made the time for a trip to Maryland or if they came to him but hey, Leach, despite the uproar, is the logical choice. Gus stays one more year and then names his price and school. Especially if he takes another offense and another quarterback and makes them better.
I just hope they erect the Saban statue/altar/shrine before he leaves
I personally agree...
I think Leach will go to Maryland and he’s a perfect fit out there. They need a spark of energy and somebody that can sell tickets. Leach is a bolt of lightning and his offense is awesome to watch and he’ll do great in that area with recruiting. I don’t like the timing of the thing, but I think Leach goes to Maryland personally.
Jay Coulter
was quoted in an article on Fox Sports today.
The article says nothing, the title has a question mark at the end of it, which, these days, is newspeak for “not real news.” I only post it because it speaks volumes about how desperate news agencies are to be the first to release a story. But bet everything that if someone is ineligible, there’ll be plenty of print on it since we have become America’s team they love to hate.
Wow, I read the comments on the site, Jay who did you piss off?
I just hope they erect the Saban statue/altar/shrine before he leaves
Just about everybody on that website hates Auburn. They spew the worst kind of insulting remarks against the school and our players. That website is a cesspool.
by KungFuPanda9 on Dec 29, 2010 6:34 AM CST up reply actions
Phillip Marshall just tweeted this....
AUBURN – Gus Malzahn, Auburn’s offensive coordinator, has not formally interviewed for the head coaching job at Maryland but is on the list of candidates, sources close to the situation told AuburnUndercover.com on Tuesday.
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Yeah that's about right...
I mean Chizik came out and said that he has given no permission for Maryland to interview Malzahn yet. If nothing else, Maryland has to state publicly that haven’t interviewed him.
one of PM's earlier posts stated
he received a a text saying Malzahn was being interviewed by um only to see him walk out of the offensive coaches meeting room a couple of minutes later.
Veni vidi vici
by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks..
I just find it hard to believe that Malzahn would sign his new contract one week, and go out looking the next. I’ll be glad when the carousel stops.
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I know all of this stuff is crazy...
But, doesn’t it feel nice that the entire country is paying attention to what goes on right now in such a small town like Auburn? I mean there’s all sorts of updates and everything about this or that, it means Auburn has certainly hit the big time. I don’t like the goings or comings, but wow we are on top and this is proof!
This just in...
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/feed/2010-12/maryland-coach/story/chizik-maryland-might-have-reached-out-to-malzahn
Sporting News has the Malzahn story up.
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KB you spending all your time surfin' the net
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by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Nothing else to do...
It’s cold outside, and three games on tonight.
I usually just check in, but this Malzahn story is way too important to keep you guys waiting until tomorrow.
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Hey...
I’ll stay up all night with you guys. I’ve got nothing else to do tonight. My stuff doesn’t get started until Thursday.
I don't know about all nite....
but I’ll hang through the the next Bowl game with ya!
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Ok.........
so in spite of all of the static how are you feeling about the upcoming game?
Veni vidi vici
I'll let you know my confidence level...
after we see who makes the trip to the AZ next Monday.
Although I personally can’t see their defense stopping our offense. If we play mistake free, and penalty free, nobody in the country can stop this offense.
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Patience young padiwan...
Need these next few days of heavy hitting practice and then a few spirited practices in the desert air to acclaimate
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agreed....
I think both teams are going to have the upper hand on offense. I am just hoping we can slow them down more than they slow us down. It appears they rotate a few more people on D than we do so being fresh at the end of the game is a potential issue.
We will see who makes the trip on Monday.
Veni vidi vici
HABOTN reporting...
TZac scratched his press tonight himself, no reason given.
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Hey guys,
I have been thinking about a video contest. There have been so many videos made about this team, I thought maybe have a weekly vote on videos I choose, and the winner takes on the a new one the next week.
What do ya’ll think about that?
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The Vikings are on top the Eagles...
and driving inside the 20
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This just in via twitter.............
WarBlogle WarBlogle.com
RT @The_Corner_News Some have asked so here ya go. The AUMB will be in section 138 in Glendale. Rows 1-28.
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Iowa showing the Big12/10 is overrated....
lead Missou 14-3
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One of our readers..
and I forget who it was, did a comparison, and Auburn has at least as good a team speed as Oregon.
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Philly trying to make a game of it..
still trail 17-14
Iowa still scoring leads Missou 17-3
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I just finished reading all of the hullabaloo..
normally, I am not on this time of night, but I was blogging about taking my son to his first Coyote basketball game. Very exciting stuff!
IMO (which might be worth a box of fake mashed potatoes), the Terps want Leach. They would love them some Leach. Reaching out to Malzahn might just be due diligence or trying to go for the sexy. Even if Malzahn did go to interview, I don’t see him taking the job. He has the luxury of waiting for a really great fit. I don’t see Maryland being that fit.
As long as all the kids are practicing, I am not going to get stressed about eligibility issues. This coaching staff has it all under control.
Have a great night everyone!
by Tiger on the mountain on Dec 28, 2010 9:58 PM CST reply actions
Nice points...
Thanks and good night TOTM
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
And Missou scores to close the gap
trails Iowa by just a TD 17-10
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looks like it...
I would rather it be close fun games, than watch one like WVU crap out of one.
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
No!
WVU crapped the bed. North Carolina State beat them like a cheap drum.
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
Classic Mountaineers!
They typically choke in bowl games. I also blame them for hiring Bill Stewart. So stupid.
by Tiger on the mountain on Dec 29, 2010 8:41 AM CST up reply actions
no....
NC State beat them 23-7
Veni vidi vici
by Challenger10 on Dec 28, 2010 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
with 4:18 left in the game...
The Vikings have pulled out to a 24-14 lead on the Eagles.
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Good Night C10
pleasant dreams
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
Halftime...
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah they totally blew it on that one.
It seems like the game might be a lot better in the second half. I love some of these questions. “Coach what is your exact game plan in the second half and what are the hand signals you will use to call those certain plays? Oh yeah, what do you call those plays in case you have to yell them to your team and would mind giving us an exact diagram to what it is you’re going to do each down throughout the quarter?”
Sideline reporters have come up with some...
of the most stupid questions this year. Like you don’t even need to know the game to be a sideline reporter.
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
No you really don't...
I just love how they ask about adjustments in the second half. “Coach your team didn’t do so great in the first half what adjustments do you plan to make to change things in the second half?” Really?? There is so much wrong with that question I don’t know how to explain it.
Look at who they have in the booth on most
of these games, and you get the feeling that thet hired temp help for all these Bowl games…
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
That's an insult to temp help isn't it?
hahaha, I’m being hard on them I realize, but Auburn has had some doozies on ESPNU a couple of times.
Maybe we are too hard on Temp help..
How can you describe the horrible act of Mark Jones and Coach( I use that term loosely ) Davey ?
They were horrendous every single game I watched them do this year.
I even wrote ESPN and begged them to let Ron Franklin do Auburn’s games this season.
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by KoolBell777 on Dec 28, 2010 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
It's over in the first Tuesday night NFL game since the 1940's....
Former UAB QB leads the Vikings to a 24-14 victory.
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Iowa doing it...
Stanzi can throw, and Coker can run…
How did they loose any games?
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Sparkey...
I think I have had enough for one night.
I really enjoyed it.
WAR EAGLE My friend!
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