Iowa State Coach In The Running For Auburn Job

Gene Chizik was the defensive coordinator at Auburn from 2002-04. In 2004, his defense allowed the fewest points in the nation and helped lead the Tigers to an undefeated season.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG
Published: December 13, 2008

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AMES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa State coach Gene Chizik is in the running for the Auburn job, Cyclones athletic director Jamie Pollard said Friday.
Pollard acknowledged that Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs
recently contacted him to speak with Chizik about the Tigers
vacancy. Pollard said in a statement that his understanding is that
Chizik has met with Auburn officials and is a serious candidate for
the job.
Chizik was the defensive coordinator at Auburn from 2002-04. The
Tigers allowed a national-low 11.3 points per game in 2004 en route
to an unbeaten season.
Chizik has gone just 5-19 in two seasons at Iowa State, but was
regarded among the nation's hottest young coaches when he took the
job.
Chizik and Pollard were unavailable for further comment.

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