Gus Malzahn shares a close, lasting friendship with a true Auburn legend, the 65-year-old Auburn basketball HC. He calls Malzahn a “dear friend” and mentor, showed up for his UCF debut, calling him “brother,” and keeps the friendship rolling through texts and golf. Yet their connection goes far deeper than that. When Malzahn and FSU toppled Alabama, the Auburn legend made his support loud and clear. He took to Twitter, praising Malzahn with a playful cartoon: the “Gus Bus” rolling over Alabama’s elephant mascot. And the lettering on the bus nodded to Auburn, navy, and orange. So it was a subtle, cheeky tribute and a reminder of the bond between two legends of the Plains. Now, with the era of Auburn’s 65 YO legend coming to a close, Gus Malzahn shares a touching tribute.

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