Auburn coach Gus Malzahn wasn’t in the mood Thursday to revisit his decision to kick Jovon Robinson off the team.
When Malzahn announced the news, he declined to offer any explanation for the sudden personnel move.
ESPN college football insider Brett McMurphy reported the running back’s “continued inattention to detail in everything” forced Malzahn’s hand.
Auburn’s Jovon Robinson dismissed from team for missing classes/meetings & “continued inattention to detail in everything” source told @ESPN
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) August 4, 2016
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Robinson disputed McMurphy’s report on his Twitter account Wednesday note telling his followers to “seek the truth” and in a conversation with AL.com said he was 'stereotyped and disrespected” at Auburn.
Malzahn had no response to Robinson’s comments.
“All I’m going to talk about is the guys still on our team,” Malzahn said. “He’s no longer on our team.”
Robinson’s likely successor Kerryon Johnson had a little more to say about his former teammate.
While Malzahn’s decision opens the door for Johnson to have a much more significant role in 2016, the sophomore is disappointed it had to come at the expense of someone he described as a true friend.
“Obviously me and Jovon, we spent a lot of time together last year,” Johnson said. “He was a guy that when I came in, if you ever meet Jovon he’s a character. He has a personality and he’s very outgoing, he’ll talk to anybody. Seeing him gone, you never wish that on any of your teammates.”
Michael Niziolek: 334-332-8572, mniziolek@ledger-enquirer.com, @wareagleextra
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