After the school fired him after eight seasons, Auburn Quarterback Bo Knicks had a heartwarming message for coach Gus Malhan on Sunday.
Nix posted a photo of himself and Malhan celebrating on Instagram.
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“Coach Malhan, thank you for trusting your players and giving all of us a chance to live up to our goals and dreams. You are the best representative of an Auburn man, it is an honor to play under your leadership! The Lord has used you to influence the lives of many, and your relationship with Him is fully on display. Thank you for your investment in this project and at Auburn University. ”
Malhan’s dismissal was announced a day after the Tigers ended their regular season with a 24-10 victory over Mississippi.
Auburn Fires Head Football Coach Gus Malhan
Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele will serve as Auburn’s interim coach.
Athletics Director Alan Green made the announcement on Sunday. The Tigers finished the 2020 season with a 6-4 record, and they suffered losses to Southeastern Conference rivals Alabama, Georgia and Texas A&M.
“After assessing the status of the Auburn football project, we have decided that it is time to make a change in leadership,” Green said in a statement. “We appreciate all that Gus has done for this project over the last eight seasons. We will immediately begin the search for a coach who will help the Auburn project continue to compete at the highest level.”
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In eight seasons, Malhan finished with an overall record of 68-35, including a 39-27 record against SEC opponents. Auburn reached the SEC title game in 2013, his first season as head coach, but the Tigers lost to Florida in the national championship game.