This is from our favorite homer Phillip Marshall
As of early this morning, neither Arkansas State head coach Gus Malzahn nor Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart had an offer from Auburn or had been involved in negotiations with Auburn. That could change over the course of the day.
* Both Malzahn, Auburn's offensive coordinator from 2009-2011, and Smart interviewed with the search committee in the past two days.
* There are also indications, though no confirmation, that another coach or coaches could still be in the mix as the search enters its ninth day.
* Though it is subject to change, plans are still to introduce Auburn's new head coach Wednesday.