AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - New Auburn football coach Gene Chizik says he understands the expectations for winning as he takes over following the departure of Tommy Tuberville.
Chizik said Monday he knows he will be judged on winning
championships. And the former assistant to Tuberville said he plans
to succeed and eventually retire from Auburn someday.
Many fans are criticizing Chizik's hiring because of his record
at Iowa State, where he lost his last 10 games and finished 5-19.
But Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs said Chizik had a good plan
for turning around the Cyclones' program.
Jacobs said he was impressed with Chizik's plan for moving
forward at Auburn, where Tuberville's last season ended with a
record of 5-7.
GENE CHIZIK QUICK FACTS
Born: Dec. 28, 1961
Hometown: Clearwater, Fla.
Wife: Jonna
Children: daughters, Landry Grace and Kennedy Danielle and son, Cally
Education: B.A. from Florida (1985) and M.A. from Clemson (1991)
Playing Experience: Florida (1981)
Coaching Experience
2007-08: Iowa State, Head Coach
2005-06: Texas, Assistant Head Coach / Co-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
2002-04: Auburn, Defensive Coordinator / Secondary
1999-2001: Central Florida, Defensive Coordinator / Secondary
1998: Central Florida, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
1996-97: Stephen F. Austin, Defensive Coordinator / Secondary
1995: Stephen F. Austin, Assistant Coach / Secondary
1992-94: Stephen F. Austin, Assistant Coach / Linebackers
1990-91: Middle Tennessee State, Assistant Coach / Defensive Ends
1988-89: Clemson, Grad Assistant / Outside Linebackers
1986-87: Seminole (Fla.) HS, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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