September 05, 2009
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Great expectations surround Chizik, Tigers
It’s finally here.
August 16, 2009
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Fans out in force to support Chizik
Even the ice cream man in the music-making van came out to see Gene Chizik and his 2009 Auburn football team for Fan Day at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
August 06, 2009
AU NOTEBOOK: Chizik brings new format to drills
If you drove by the Auburn practice fields sometime Wednesday evening, you might have thought the Tigers lost half their team to the severe thunderstorms earlier in the day.
July 24, 2009
SEC MEDIA DAYS: Chizik sticks to the script
HOOVER — The contrast between Gene Chizik and the three notoriously outspoken coaches that followed him Friday was as stark as any that came out of 2009’s SEC Media Days.
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Chizik cares about wins, not words
HOOVER — If you’re looking for answers, specific answers, you might not want to ask Gene Chizik.
SEC MEDIA DAYS AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Chizik looking for quarterback
HOOVER — Seven quarterbacks, some who played last season, some who received plenty of work this spring and some who are just months removed from their high school graduation, will have a shot at Auburn’s vacant position when camp opens next week.
May 21, 2009
Chizik speaks to Columbus-Phenix City Auburn Club
COLUMBUS, Ga.—Auburn head football coach Gene Chizik spoke to the Columbus-Phenix City Auburn Club at Green Island County Club on Wednesday night and Media General convergence partner WRBL News 3 was there. Before meeting with fans he spoke to the media, click here to see what he said on the future of Auburn football and why the “spread” offense, sometimes has a mind of it’s own.
May 18, 2009
Chizik working under letter of agreement, making $1.9 million a year
Gene Chizik has yet to be signed to a formal contract, but has been working as Auburn’s head football coach under a letter of agreement since he was hired on Dec. 13, 2008.
April 20, 2009
AU FOOTBALL: Five answers from spring practice
One month ago, the Opelika-Auburn News suggested five storylines to keep an eye on for Auburn’s spring practice. Now that 15 practices are in the books, let’s revisit them and see if any answers were gathered.
April 19, 2009
AU FOOTBALL: Chizik, Roof still pleased with defensive effort
The scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story.
April 14, 2009
Chizik takes 3-point approach to hiring
Auburn University’s new head football coach said Tuesday the bottom line for him and his staff is doing what is best for the young people.
March 28, 2009
AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: First day in full pads leaves coaches wanting more
Just because there was reason to celebrate his team’s first practice in pads, it didn’t mean Gene Chizik had to be happy with what transpired.
March 25, 2009
AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Chizik mum on offseason injuries
A number of players, such as quarterback Chris Todd, offensive lineman Lee Ziemba and safety Zac Etheridge, underwent offseason surgery, making it unclear just how ready they would be for spring practice.
February 19, 2009
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Chizik: O-line to be a priority
Auburn added just two offensive linemen with this year’s recruiting class and none the year before.
January 16, 2009
Big recruiting weekend for Chizik
If Gene Chizik was swinging for the home-run fence on his first official weekend of hosting prospective recruits, he’s aiming for the left-field scoreboard this time.
