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AUBURN, Ala. -- Gus Malzahn has made one of the tougher calls of his career after Auburns 1-2 start.The coach whose offense propelled the Tigers into two national championship games turned the play calling reins over to offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee starting with last Saturday nights win over LSU.Its something Malzahn had been contemplating and gradually moving toward since Auburn managed just 262 yards in the opener against No. 5 Clemson. He pulled the trigger after a similarly low-scoring performance against Texas A&M.It finally got to a point that this is whats best for our team, Malzahn said Tuesday. This day and time and in this league, I just dont think its realistic. Thats what hit me and thats how we got to this point.I feel very good about moving forward with where were at. Weve got the potential to grow a lot on offense. These guys have been with me a long time and Ive got confidence in them.Its too early to tell how much difference the move will make. An offense led by Lashlee, with help from offensive line coach Herb Hand, produced 388 yards and six field goals in an 18-13 win over LSU .The combination didnt help Auburns struggles in finding the end zone. The Tigers have only produced three touchdowns in three games against teams from Power 5 conferences. Quarterback Sean Whites three touchdown passes all came against Arkansas State.This week Auburn hosts Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday.Auburns offense the past two seasons little resembled the fast-moving unit that Cam Newton led to a national title in 2010 when Malzahn was offensive coordinator. It also hasnt been nearly as productive as Malzahns first Auburn offense as head coach in 2013, when the Tigers led the nation in rushing and became only the second Southeastern Conference team to top 7,000 total yards.Resolving the persistent red zone issues is the top offensive priority, Malzahn said. In the meantime, he can perhaps spend a few less hours hunkering down watching film and devote more time to the overall program.The biggest difference is Im not going to be in that film room for 20 hours a day, Malzahn said. Im going to let them do it. Ill still be on top of things and involved but its going to allow me there for my players more -- I think thats the biggest thing -- and the other coaches more. It was very refreshing last week from my standpoint as far as a preparation standpoint overall. Just being more of a head coach, game manager and everything that goes with it.Malzahn said he was more relaxed during the week and game as a result, and that he had been coaching angry.You saw the looks on my face, didnt you? he said, when asked what that means. He said a better description might be that he was too negative and living and dying on every play.Safety Johnathan Ford said players could tell the difference in Malzahns demeanor last week.He was more calm, more relaxed, Ford said. He just let us have more fun, came in energized throughout the whole week. Told some jokes, played music. He just had us all relaxed and let us go play ball.Game notesMalzahn didnt mince words in discussing the man charged with burning one of the oak trees at Toomers Corner. I hope they punish the guy bigtime, he said after praising a woman, Herron Taylor, who confronted the suspect late Saturday night. Jochen Wiest, 29, is charged with 1st degree criminal mischief. ... Reserve defensive end Paul James III is likely out for the season with a knee injury.---APs college football site at http://collegefootball.ap.orgWholesale Custom Rangers Shirts . 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Tomas Rosickys chip made it 3-0 before half time at Emirates Stadium, while defender Laurent Koscielny scored an unmarked header in the second half.Belle Vue captain Scott Nicholls has declared himself available for selection for the Great Britain squad this season.The seven-time British champion has been absent from the national side for the last three years but, after positive talks with manager Alun Rossiter and members of the sports top brass, he is now back in contention.Great Britain have been seeded directly into the 2016 World Cup final, which takes place on July 30 at Nicholls home track, the new National Speedway Stadium in Manchester. Nicholls said: Its no secret that in the past I was a little disillusioned with the way things were going, and my own personal issues were well documented at the time.Its not that I didnt want to ride for Great Britain, and I guess it was a slightly political stance, but I didnt agree with the way things were being done.I feel that having Buster (Chapman) in charge as BSPA chairman is a very constructive move. Hes a very strong character and also a stubborn person, but he will listen, and I truly believe hes got the interests of the sport at heart.Im also pleased to see Colin Pratt back more involved again on the management committee. Ive always got on very well with Colin and have a lot of respect for him, and its those things which have made the deecision easier.dddddddddddd Scott knows this isnt a guarantee of selection for the team. Ill be monitoring everyones form closely before making that decision. GB manager Alun Rossiter on Scott Nicholls For me its not just about trying to achieve a gold medal right now... its also about the future. Im pleased with what theyre trying to do and the people who they have on board, and I feel the future looks much more positive.Rossiter said: Whats happened in the past really doesnt interest me too much - my priority is to have the strongest possible squad to choose from for the World Cup final, which is a massive event for us.Clearly having Scott in the frame gives us another quality option, and there wont be anyone else with more experience of the new circuit by the time the meeting comes around.Scott knows this isnt a guarantee of selection for the team - were a long way away from the event, and Ill be monitoring everyones form closely before making that decision.But its definitely a boost for us and it will also keep all of the other boys on their toes with some good competition for places.Also See:Bet on Speedway with Sky Bet ' ' '