Gus Malzahn utilizes Paul Finebaum tweet to take deep shot at Alabama

Former Auburn head coach Guz Malzahn had plenty good memories on The Plains with the Tigers over the years, but one moment has clearly stuck with him even now as he coaches UCF. He took time to light a fire under one of the SEC’s fiercest rivalries with his response to SEC Network host Paul Finebaum on social media.

After coming across a post by Paul Finebaum asking fans to recount the “best play in college football you’ve seen in-person,” Gus Malzahn provided a simple answer.

Kick Six https://t.co/sWSUuL1iyw

— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) June 16, 2022

“Kick Six,” he wrote on Twitter, making a callback to one of the most famous plays in college football history. The play still brings emotion to Alabama and Auburn fans alike, although for different reasons.

With the game tied and just one second on the clock, Alabama lined up for a game-winning field goal from 57 yards out. However, the kick fell short into the hands of Chris Davis, who then weaved his way 109 yards down the field for the game-winning touchdown in front of the home fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Gus Malzahn compares Auburn and UCF

In a recent interview, Gus Malzahn took time to compare the job at Auburn to the one at UCF now that he has spent a full season getting accustomed to his environment. While the two might be different, he has already found success in the American.

“It’s two different places, there’s no doubt,” began Malzahn. “Of course I’ve told you before, I loved my time at Auburn. I was so blessed to be the head coach there for eight years. Coordinator there for three years. Won a championship, almost won two. Had some really good times.

“UCF is a young school. It’s up and coming. Orlando’s obviously different than Auburn. You know, Orlando’s a great place to live. Some of the best brands in the world are here. There’s no NFL team, so when you look at the NIL and the future of college football and what it looks like, I think we’re in a super spot.”

After amassing a record of 68-35 with the Tigers, Malzahn went 9-4 in his first season with UCF.