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Commends Auburn University head football coach Gus Malzahn for his extraordinary 2013 inaugural season, compiling a 12-1 record with a 7-1 conference record in the regular season.

Recognizes Malzahn's achievement as only the third Southeastern Conference coach to win an SEC title in his first year, after defeating Missouri in the 2013 SEC Championship Game.

Notes Auburn's No. 2 ranking and appearance in the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game against No. 1 Florida State University at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Honors Malzahn's receipt of multiple coaching awards including AP Coach of the Year, SEC Coach of the Year, Home Depot Coach of the Year, FWAA/Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year, Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year, and Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of the Year.

Highlights Auburn's monumental 2013 Iron Bowl victory over No. 1 Alabama and extends congratulations and best wishes for Malzahn's continued success.