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Gus Malzahn Weekly Press Conference 8 September 2015

Gus Malzahn and Athletic Director Jay Jacobs spoke with the media on Tuesday. All credit to the beat writers who were there.

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Both Gus and Jay Jacobs spoke to the media today! We'll start with the Jay Jacobs quotes in the tweets (since he was first), and then get to Gustav.

Get to the stadium early for the "unveiling" of the video board! Be in your seats by 10 for some reason, but the unveiling is at 10:30. Soo... man, this is going to be an early day.

Tickets are sold out completely for the season except for some "returned tickets" for the Ole Miss game. I'm assuming that means returned from Ole Miss. THIS is the type of thing that results in stadium expansion.

As for Gustav, it's great to see that all of the players "banged up" against Louisville are supposed to play on Saturday. I doubt they see much time, though. As for other injuries, it's a shame to see Tyler Queen need surgery, but that shoulder has bothered him for a while. This explains (as noted) why Wallace was getting reps back at quarterback.

Gus is seeming to warm up and be more candid, now. I love his "well that guy was" comment on mobile quarterbacks being a concern.

Jason Smith is electric and needs to catch more passes like the TD that was called back. I agree Monty Adams had his best day as an Auburn Tiger. Having a man-child of a defensive tackle next to him and one of the best edge rusher in the nation on the outside helps, but Monty came to play on Saturday and it was beautiful. We could be seeing the beginning of a very special year for our defensive line.

Barber is going to be great. I think all of our running backs will be. Let's keep letting them alternate series and always have fresh legs!

Now To The Tweets...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Auburn&#39;s Jay Jacobs said an unveiling of college football&#39;s largest video board will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Game at 11</p>&mdash; Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) <a href="https://twitter.com/AUGoldMine/status/641280786142855168">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Need to clarify: Be in your seats at 10 am for <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballAU">@FootballAU</a> on Saturday. The big unveiling of new video board set for 10:30 a.m. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WarEagle?src=hash">#WarEagle</a></p>&mdash; Jay Jacobs (@jayjacobsauad) <a href="https://twitter.com/jayjacobsauad/status/641288817153036288">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thursday at 12 p.m., the 3rd graders from Chicago will be here. They&#39;ll do a &quot;whirlwind of things.&quot;</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641280839582658560">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">For the first time in 20 years, Auburn has sold out its ticket allotment, except for a few Ole Miss tix, a few were returned to sale</p>&mdash; Christina Chambers (@chambc1) <a href="https://twitter.com/chambc1/status/641281228814065664">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jacobs on WSJ report: &quot;If anyone thinks that Auburn Athletics has any influence on academic programs, you don&#39;t know Auburn.&quot;</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641282751640027136">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Now to Gus Malzahn...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn says Jacksonville State is more talented than some D1 teams.</p>&mdash; Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) <a href="https://twitter.com/ITATJason/status/641284712468754432">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn on JSU: &quot;This isn&#39;t your average (FCS) program.&quot; Says he wouldn&#39;t be surprised if they win national title.</p>&mdash; John Zenor (@jzenor) <a href="https://twitter.com/jzenor/status/641288369889263616">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn says Tyler Queen had surgery. Just fixing the elbow that has been bothering him since high school. &quot;similar&quot; to Tommy John surgery</p>&mdash; Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) <a href="https://twitter.com/ITATJason/status/641284964236066816">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn says Jonathan Wallace will be the guy that steps into the QB role again as the third guy</p>&mdash; Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) <a href="https://twitter.com/ITATJason/status/641285102392184832">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gus: Jeremy was &quot;trying to make some plays down the field early.&quot; &#10;&#10;&quot;We still have just as much, or more, confidence than we did before.&quot;</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641285268255961088">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/FootballAU">@footballAU</a> coach Gus Malzahn &quot;expecting everyone to play&quot; in regards to injuries</p>&mdash; WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) <a href="https://twitter.com/wareagleextra/status/641285424158273536">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Josh Holsey was &quot;a little banged up&quot;. He&#39;ll be back this week.</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641285534770425856">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Are mobile quarterbacks a concern going forward?&#10;&#10;&quot;Well, that quarterback certainly was.&quot;</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641285745580376064">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn says he wants better communication along the OL. And &quot;little things.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jay G. Tate (@JayGTate) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGTate/status/641286297651412992">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Auburn&#39;s Gus Malzahn on first game: &quot;We learned a lot, not only as a team, but about individuals. We learned a lot about the young guys.&quot;</p>&mdash; Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) <a href="https://twitter.com/AUGoldMine/status/641286498793472001">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gus: Jason Smith is a guy that&#39;s getting more comfortable in the offense. &quot;He&#39;s electric.&quot;</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641286603181268992">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn says they&#39;re not ready to say who will start at RB Saturday, but adds Peyton Barber in &quot;a very good spot&quot;</p>&mdash; Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) <a href="https://twitter.com/ITATJason/status/641287161694789632">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gus: Montravius Adams had his best game since he&#39;s been at Auburn.</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641287269442260992">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Peyton Barber &quot;never tapped his shoulder, tapped his hat, never wanted to come out.&quot; Said that was huge.</p>&mdash; Sam Butler (@_sam_butler) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sam_butler/status/641288572369268737">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn says they could play all four running backs this weekend. Want to get <a href="https://twitter.com/AyeyoKEJO">@AyeyoKEJO</a> Kerryon Johnson more involved</p>&mdash; Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) <a href="https://twitter.com/ITATJason/status/641287509343870976">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Malzahn says he was encouraged by special teams in the win over Louisville</p>&mdash; Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) <a href="https://twitter.com/ITATJason/status/641287785081667585">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>

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