re: If Gus did take the Arkansas job, who would Auburn target?

First question is who would be making the hire? Isn't Auburn's AD basically a lame duck just waiting to be officially replaced? Would Auburn allow Jacobs to make the hire even though he won't be the AD during the new coach's first season? Do they rush and hire a new AD to then make the football hire? Would any big time coach want to go to Auburn without knowing who his boss will be?

I just can't see Malzahn voluntarily going to Arkansas. Yes it's home, but basically it would be the same system the SECW is already somewhat familiar with, only with less overall talent? If he leaves though, it puts AU in a tough spot.