Auburn a ‘solid’ program under Malzahn

Over the last eight years, I've had an incredible opportunity to do something I love and enjoy. I have gotten paid to talk about sports for an hour or two every day. During that time, I've said some things in the moment I regret. It's the nature of the business. Conversations get heated from time to time and instantaneous reactions don't always come out right or truly reflect one's mindset. Gus Malzahn said something in his press conference after the game on Saturday that lit social media ablaze. Responding to a question about what there was left to play for this year, he said the goal would now be to go 6-4. To win the final game against Mississippi State next Saturday. It was a logical statement no one would have remembered if he would've stopped there. He didn't. Malzahn then essentially said if Auburn had played a normal nonconference schedule this would be considered a "solid" year. Malzahn has since clarified his comments by saying he isn't satisfied with this season and the expectation at Auburn is always to win championships.