Dayum, Gene.
LOL. I think yesterday’s post is the last time I’ll take a shot at the man.
Dayum, Gene.
LOL. I think yesterday’s post is the last time I’ll take a shot at the man.
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Indulge yourselves.
I can’t figure out what I find more amusing about Gene Chizik becoming Larry Fedora’s new defensive coordinator – that he’s going to coach defense at school that ran more offensive plays than Malzahn called at Auburn (remember, that’s why Malzahn left Auburn in the first place), or that Andrea Adelson questions the hire because Chizik once had Trooper Taylor working for him.
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He’s a solid defensive coordinator, so it’s not a dumb hire by any means.
I just wonder how much less he’ll be making than Boom.
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What is it with Auburn coaches running away from ACC competition? The Chiz wouldn’t step up against the genius? “You talk to any coach out there they do not want to play the Georgia Techs of the world.”
If nothing else, that ought to disqualify him from another head coaching job ever.
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Just because it’s June doesn’t mean I can’t fill a few chafing dishes for you.
No turkey in this buffet.
Eh, why not.
How ’bout this? “In a 27-year coaching career, Chizik had never left a job because of somebody else’s decision.”
That’s what happens when you’re the guy with the program that turned in the fourth-worst offensive and third-worst defensive showings in the SEC in the last six years. Maybe we should be impressed that Auburn managed to win three games last year, given that.
It’s obvious Chizik wants to coach again. That’s why he spent the time strenuously objecting to Selena Roberts’ report the other day. (By the way, “we did it right” includes spending $77,000 to have private security enforce Auburn football player curfews during last season? Ho-kay, fine.)
“It’s been a time of reflection. I’m not one to dwell on the past and look at all the ‘what-ifs’ and things of that nature, but naturally, you reflect,” Chizik said. “But I’ve also stayed busy. I’m in a place right now where I’m continuing to map out a plan.”
Careful with that kind of talk, Geno. Remember what happened with the last SEC head coach who had a plan.
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A couple of hindsight is always 20/20 stories for your amusement:
First, we learn that the high school coaches nearest to SOD Country never had much use for the guy, because he didn’t have much use for them. There’s a lot of hurt feefees on display, as well as sour grapes.
“I didn’t like that staff, to be honest,” Price said. “I grew up in this state and I would go to the games about every week and wanted to support them. I’m a Tennessee fan, but we never heard anything from them. Not even a visit just to introduce who was recruiting our area or a call or anything. It was like they didn’t care whether they had any relationship with us at all, so how would we ever feel good about sending a kid there once we had one they wanted?
“I’ve been coaching a long time and dealt with a lot of coaches at every level, and those guys were the worst as far as feeling like they wanted to work with you or have any relationship at all with the high school coaches.”
Sumbitches! And here’s the best part: “The lack-of-communication complaint was echoed by all 37 coaches who responded to the poll, and each said the staffs under former coaches Phillip Fulmer and Lane Kiffin seemed to care more about building a working relationship.” Hey, great! And how did that work out for Tennessee?
But that’s mild stuff compared with Kevin Scarbinsky’s don’t-let-the-door-hit-you-in-the-ass farewell to Gene Chizik. It’s a classic of the genre. Even if just half of what’s in there is true, it’s hard to see how Jay Jacobs still has a job this morning.
My favorite part:
Newton, Fairley and the seniors received plenty of credit for the national title. So did offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, whose attack set school and SEC records. People close to Chizik believe he felt slighted in the afterglow even though he deserved and earned praise for his steady hand as allegations of recruiting violations threatened Newton’s eligibility.
Chizik seemed to change after the national title. It’s not uncommon for coaches to write books after that kind of season, but his – “All In: What It Takes to Be the Best” – was far more about him than about the team.
I guess they should have read his book more carefully. They can probably get a cheap copy of it now, though.