The Gus Malzahn–Auburn matrimony started, as most matrimonies do, in bliss. The Tigers went 12-1 in 2013 before losing to Jameis Winston and Florida State by three points in the 2014 BCS Championship.
Since then, however, things haven't gone as swimmingly. The Tigers are 15-11 over two years. Auburn fans weren't satisfied by that stretch, but apparently their school was.
From al.com:
Auburn and football coach Gus Malzahn came to terms on a contract extension through the 2020 season.
The school released an updated amendment to Malzahn's contract, which was previously amended on the eve of the 2013 SEC Championship game and signed in March 2014, on Monday.
Under the terms of the new agreement, which was signed on April 1, Malzahn will make $4.725 million per year through Dec. 31, 2020.
Was another school about to hire away Malzahn? Otherwise I don't understand this move.
