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AP names Malzahn SEC Coach of the Year, Mason Offensive Player of the Year

Tre Mason finds a hole in the Missouri defensive line during the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 7. (Zach Bland / Photographer)
Tre Mason finds a hole in the Missouri defensive line during the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 7. (Zach Bland / Photographer)

Gus Malzahn and Tre Mason both highlighted the Associated Press All-SEC awards.
Malzahn's turnaround of the Auburn football program in his first season has helped earn him SEC Coach of the Year and Mason's 304-yard performance in Saturday's SEC Championship game boosted him to SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Mason also earned All-SEC first team honors after leading the SEC in rushing with 1,621 yards and 22 touchdowns.
The other Auburn players to receive SEC honors were defensive end Dee Ford and left tackle Greg Robinson.
Rimington Trophy finalist center Reese Dismukes earned second-team honors along with tight end C.J. Uzomah and cornerback Chris Davis.
Quarterback Nick Marshall, punter Steven Clark, safety Robenson Therezie and defensive tackle Gabe Wright all earned honorable mentions.


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