We think Coach Chizik has done one hell of a job.
Thinking about Auburn’s situation 3 years ago and our coaching hire, I was not far removed from the fan that booed Jay Jacobs as he emerged with our new Coach Gene Chizik. Now as he begins his 4th year on the Plains I thought it was worth taking a look at his first three years to see where we are as a program.
First, let me say I was wrong. On a lot of accounts. My logic was sound but there were obviously things there I failed to see.
What has Chizik actually accomplished in three years:
1) National Championship. The magnitude of this can’t be denied. Pat Dye tried in vain for 12 years. Tommy Tuberville came close but had no cigar to show. Shug Jordan only managed it once. Some of us honestly thought we’d die without ever getting the chance to witness a national title at Auburn. Now we won’t.
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During signing day ESPN interviewed Coach Saban, to which he responded that "we also tell them (regarding recruits)that when you do commit, that we expect this to be your decision". Perhaps Coach needs to practice what he preaches.
If you watched ESPN’s coverage of National Signing Day on Wednesday, it was hard to miss Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
Saban’s Crimson Tide, after all, racked up what many consider the nation’s number one recruiting class. Featuring the head coach of the reigning national champion and the clubhouse leader for the top-ranked signing class made perfect sense for the World Wide Leader in Sports (nevermind that the network has a lucrative deal in place with the SEC).
During the broadcast Saban offered his opinion on a number of topics among which was the daunting task of roster management.
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Lee Corso cursing on live TV somehow exemplify's Auburn's Season this year.
Lee Corso set the tone.
Auburn…
- Auburn hasn’t played this season. I didn’t go to any games, so I can’t be sure that what I’ve seen on TV wasn’t some fancy PIXAR presentation.
- I saw Auburn play four games last year. I know Cam Newton exists. Whether or not he’s a cyborg is a different topic.
- Because Auburn isn’t playing this season, the Iron Bowl must not be happening next week.
College Football…
- Robert Griffin III is the best player in college football. Baylor? BAYLOR? I mean, come on. We talkin’ bout Baylor. Baylor.
- Trent Richardson is going to win the Heisman.
- Alabama is going to have the easiest path to the BCSCG.
- LSU may or may not beat Arkansas and Georgia.
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I think Georgia just scored again...
Auburn…
- You really think this is excusable? You think this is acceptable? You think Georgia just beat us?
- Georgia didn’t just beat us. I told a friend of mine that it’s wrong to say the final was 45-7. That wasn’t the final score. This game was over with 9 minutes left in the 2nd quarter. It was over. We were done.
- You say we have youth issues? Offensive linemen don’t have experience? Georgia has played the 2nd most true freshmen in the SEC, and they’re headed to the SEC championship game.
- You say our defense is still getting their footing? Obvious fundamentals and techniques not taught. Just not there. Commentators rarely make salient points about the actual game, but they were sure quick to point out some of the flaws in our defensive play – not scheme.
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