Auburn University coaches and players are leading by example through their assistance to communities affected by Sunday’s deadly tornadoes in east Alabama.
Head football coach Gus Malzahn and nearly 30 members of his team Monday delivered supplies to help victims of the severe weather.
The supplies went to Providence Baptist Church in Beauregard and the Greater Peace Baptist Church in Opelika, according to 247Sports.
“Well our guys really wanted to help any way they could,” Malzahn told WVTM. “It’s a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”
#Auburn football players and @CoachGusMalzahn were helping tornado victims with clean-up and carrying supplies. @LeeCountyEOC pic.twitter.com/H7jzmslr9A
— Kyle Burger (@kyle_burger) March 4, 2019
Auburn is currently working with local authorities to plan more ways to aid in relief efforts, per athletic director Allen Greene and basketball coach Bruce Pearl.
“I know that Auburn and its leadership both in athletics and the university are working diligently right now to form some action plans to be able to respond, not only short-term but long-term to help our community to rebuild and to heal,” Pearl told WVTM. “The devastation is real. I live up on the side of town probably closest to the area … so obviously it hits home.”
Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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