I was livid with the hire, but was able to, if not accept him, at least accept the fact that I couldn't change it. Since that time, Chizik has done nothing but deliver both on the field and off. It's early yet, and the jury is still out, but anyway you slice it on the field 8-5 is a major turnaround from 5-7. A solid top 5 recruiting class that appears to be being followed up by a similar class is yet another great sign. The fact that he's well versed in Coach-speak, and doesn't embarass Auburn University is simply icing on the cake. Afterall, some guys that can put a good product on the field are never accepted because of what they say and act like when the mikes are in their face and the cameras rolling. (See Kiffin and Leach for prime examples) I'm proud that for the media to say something about what Chizik said at media days, they have to focus on what he didn't say or do.