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Message: [QUOTE="GAlawyer, post: 1985695, member: 7704"] There is so much that is exciting about this hire. Gus Malzahn is an offensive mind that's been breaking records back to his HS coaching days in Arkansas, when one of his record-breaking QBs was Rhett Lashlee. After working with Malzahn for years, Lashlee knows offense - dare I say innovative offense - and has great connections in the football world, particularly here in the Southeast. What's not to like about that? But what excites me the MOST is Lashlee's character. If you think Randy Edsall is a high character guy, Lashlee is that and perhaps then some. One of his HS teammates from Arkansas was killed in a tragic accident here in Atlanta back in late 2012, and he reached out invited his friend's wife and kids to games during the 2013 season, bringing them into the locker room and spending time with the kids. He converted a number of casual football observers into raving Auburn Tiger fans that year by his words and actions. Sure, their exciting, surprising run to the national championship game didn't hurt, but his character was attractive to people. He has the character of a future head coach, so if that's what he'll be groomed for, I'm all for it. If we're talking about substance and character, I don't think there could be a bigger shift from Diaco to Edsall/Lashlee. Welcome to the family Rhett, and GO HUSKIES! [/QUOTE]