For the purpose of this comparison, set aside Chizik's first year (2009). His next 3 years (2010-12), and Malzahn's first 3 years (2013-present) exhibit a similar pattern.
2010 - Chizik - wins National Championship game
2013 - Malzahn - comes within 90 seconds of winning Championship game
2011 - Auburn barely beats underdog Utah State then goes on to be 4-4 in the SEC
2014 - Auburn barely beats underdog K State, then goes on to be 4-4 in the SEC
2012 - in its first home game, Auburn narrowly beats seemingly outmanned La Monroe, then goes 0-8 in the SEC
2015 - in its first home game, Auburn narrowly beats seemingly outmanned J State, then goes on to……..?
Hopefully the comparison stops here.
2010 - Chizik - wins National Championship game
2013 - Malzahn - comes within 90 seconds of winning Championship game
2011 - Auburn barely beats underdog Utah State then goes on to be 4-4 in the SEC
2014 - Auburn barely beats underdog K State, then goes on to be 4-4 in the SEC
2012 - in its first home game, Auburn narrowly beats seemingly outmanned La Monroe, then goes 0-8 in the SEC
2015 - in its first home game, Auburn narrowly beats seemingly outmanned J State, then goes on to……..?
Hopefully the comparison stops here.
