December 15, 2008
Chizik arrives on the Plains
Gene Chizik deplaned at about 6 p.m. Sunday, walked toward a pom-pom-waving crowd of 200 or so fans and lifted his arms above his head, a la Richard Nixon.
Chizik hitting the ground running on recruiting
Cornerback Walter McFadden remembers Gene Chizik for his honesty and straightforward approach during his recruitment.
December 14, 2008
Chizik returns to Auburn
Gene Chizik, the winner of five games over two seasons at Iowa State, will take over as head coach at Auburn, where a freshly finished five-win season was viewed as a reason to re-evaluate and rejuvenate a program at a crossroads.
Former Tiger players sing Chizik’s praises
Hard-nosed. No nonsense. Motivator.
December 13, 2008
Chizik Hired: Auburn’s official release
This is the press release Auburn University sent out late Saturday night, officially naming Gene Chizik head coach of the football team.
Chizik at the top of Auburn’s Coach Search
Iowa State coach Gene Chizik has moved to the top of Auburn’s list and could be named the new head coach as soon as Monday
