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Gus Malzahn announces wife’s hospitalization, appreciates support and prayers
By Keith Farner
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Gus Malzahn offered a serious update about his wife on Monday morning, and shared that she is hospitalized battling an infection.
“I want to sincerely thank all those who have reached out concerning my wide Kristi,” Malzahn wrote. “She has been hospitalized as she battles an infection. We appreciate and thank all those who have offered prayers and support and ask that you continue to pray for her recovery.”
Malzahn, 56, his wife Kristi are parents of two daughters, Kylie (Collin) Peek and Kenzie (Charl) Stander and have several grandchildren.
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UCF is coming off a bragging rights win over Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl as the Knights’ Isaiah Bowser ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, helped UCF beat Florida 29-17.
UCF finished 9-4 on the season.
The announced crowd at Raymond James Stadium, the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was a Gasparilla Bowl record of 63,669.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.