This SEC Coach Was ‘Stunned’ By Gus Malzahn’s Firing

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz worked under Gus Malzahn for two years at Auburn and one season at Arkansas State. On Tuesday, he shared with reporters how surprised he was by his firing earlier this week...

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“I’m disappointed for Coach and Kristi, obviously, they mean a tremendous amount to me and my family,” he said. “Obviously wouldn’t be here in my career if it wasn’t for them and the opportunities they presented to me. Disappointed, again, everybody has a right to choose who they employ or not, but man, did a tremendous job. Won the SEC, played in the SEC Championship twice, played in the national championship, won 67 percent of his games or something crazy like that.”

“Just surprised,” Drinkwitz said. “I know he’s used his influence in a positive way, I know he’s got a bright future ahead of him in whatever he chooses to do, and I don’t know. I was surprised, stunned really.”

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(The Spun)