Would You Feel Better If...

Snaggletiger · « **on:** December 14, 2008, 06:08:05 PM »

Chizik came in and names a big time, proven Offensive Coordinator and...

They name someone along the lines of Rodney Garner (Hypothetically, of course) as recruiting coordinator???

You know Chizik is a proven defensive guru. But, we need an offense, something we haven't had much of in years, and we need some big time recruits. If you saw something like this happen, would you be okay with Chizik? I'm bummed as hell about this hire, but I still say there's hope if he picks the right guys to surround himself with.

Bottom line is Gene Chizik is our coach. What say you to the above?

Saniflush · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2008, 06:23:58 PM »

I would feel better but it still does not fix the ineptitude that is our AD. If this works out it will be because of dumb luck and nothing else.

Pell City Tiger · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2008, 06:27:15 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on December 14, 2008, 06:08:05 PM

Chizik came in and names a big time, proven Offensive Coordinator and...

They name someone along the lines of Rodney Garner (Hypothetically, of course) as recruiting coordinator???

You know Chizik is a proven defensive guru. But, we need an offense, something we haven't had much of in years, and we need some big time recruits. If you saw something like this happen, would you be okay with Chizik? I'm bummed as hell about this hire, but I still say there's hope if he picks the right guys to surround himself with.

Bottom line is Gene Chizik is our coach. What say you to the above?

That would make it a hell of a lot easier to swallow. I'm holding off purchasing my torch and pitchfork until I hear who he brings in as assistants. Mind you, I have a supplier's site bookmarked with the items in the cart. All I need to do is check out, wait for the UPS package donkey, then drive down to Auburn.

AUChizad · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2008, 07:08:33 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on December 14, 2008, 06:08:05 PM

Chizik came in and names a big time, proven Offensive Coordinator and...

They name someone along the lines of Rodney Garner (Hypothetically, of course) as recruiting coordinator???

You know Chizik is a proven defensive guru. But, we need an offense, something we haven't had much of in years, and we need some big time recruits. If you saw something like this happen, would you be okay with Chizik? I'm bummed as hell about this hire, but I still say there's hope if he picks the right guys to surround himself with.

Bottom line is Gene Chizik is our coach. What say you to the above?

Hypotheticals are nice, aren't they? Unfortunately after this hire I have come to realize that any wishful thinking...fuck that, any rational thinking is asking too much. Doom and fucking gloom. Nothing more.

War Eagle!!! · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2008, 07:55:20 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on December 14, 2008, 06:23:58 PM

I would feel better but it still does not fix the ineptitude that is our AD. If this works out it will be because of dumb luck and nothing else.

I absolutely agree!

Kaos · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2008, 08:22:59 PM »

Aubie16 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2008, 08:29:39 PM »

I think we may actually get Searles and Garner on this staff. I am actually starting to think this may not end up so bad after all.

Chizik fits the mold of what I thought we needed at Auburn. Intensity and a love of smash-mouth football.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2008, 08:50:40 PM »

Another name being mentioned is Jay Boulware.... He was the TE's coach under Urban Meyer at Utah and then went to Iowa State under Chizik and improved one of the only units TO improve...RB's... Could spell bad news for Gran. We'll have to see....

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2008, 10:03:07 PM »

I'm just holding out a glimmer of hope that Chizik will be given some semblence of free reign and an open checkbook to go find the right guys for Auburn. I also have to hold out some hope that this was imfreakinpossible to do at ISU and he had to get whoever was available for the money.

It's 100% correct that a coach is only as good as the people he surrounds himself with. We just went through a year where that played itself out. CTT was a CEO. Very hands off and was succesful because of the jobs his assistants did. That finally told on him and exposed where his program really was. Maybe...just maybe...the choices of the staff will be completely up to Chizik. If JJ is involved, I'm becoming a Tennessee fan (Due to Kiffin's smokin' wife).

I was at a party tonight and every guy and half the women in the room were going...WHAT THE FUCK???

I've changed my mind. I'm heading to the men's room to drop a huge Jacobs.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2008, 10:08:19 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on December 14, 2008, 10:03:07 PM

I'm just holding out a glimmer of hope that Chizik will be given some semblence of free reign and an open checkbook to go find the right guys for Auburn. I also have to hold out some hope that this was imfreakinpossible to do at ISU and he had to get whoever was available for the money.

It's 100% correct that a coach is only as good as the people he surrounds himself with. We just went through a year where that played itself out. CTT was a CEO. Very hands off and was succesful because of the jobs his assistants did. That finally told on him and exposed where his program really was. Maybe...just maybe...the choices of the staff will be completely up to Chizik. If JJ is involved, I'm becoming a Tennessee fan (Due to Kiffin's smokin' wife).

I was at a party tonight and every guy and half the women in the room were going...WHAT THE FUCK???

I've changed my mind. I'm heading to the men's room to drop a huge Jacobs.

You sure do Jacob alot.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2008, 10:09:45 PM »

I've had to Jacob a ton since yesterday. I don't know what came over me. Must be a bug or something. I just keep getting the urge to Jacob.

Ranger12 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2008, 10:57:20 PM »

Media types keep comparing this hire to when UAT hired Stallings, but I don't see us being that lucky. Until Jacobs and Lowder, and his BOT cronies, are gone, we will just keep seeing idiotic and selfish decisions made for our athletic program.

Chizik could somehow become successful, but that just means Lowder will run him out of town also. All hail the powerul Bobby Lowder and let no man challenge his reign as King of Auburn University.

PigsBury · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2008, 05:58:34 AM »

Quote from: Navy12 on December 14, 2008, 10:57:20 PM

Media types keep comparing this hire to when UAT hired Stallings, but I don't see us being that lucky. Until Jacobs and Lowder, and his BOT cronies, are gone, we will just keep seeing idiotic and selfish decisions made for our athletic program.

Chizik could somehow become successful, but that just means Lowder will run him out of town also. All hail the powerul Bobby Lowder and let no man challenge his reign as King of Auburn University.

I can see some similarities in the two hires. Stallings had a little more success than Chizik but he was at a better school in aTm than Iowa State.

It may turn out to be fine, but it does look strange right now.

Aubie16 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2010, 08:50:14 AM »

bump for Pussy's return. He was the voice of reason 16 months ago.

Jumbo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2010, 09:10:16 AM »

Pussy always helps!

AUChizad · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2010, 01:32:40 PM »

I was glass half-empty.

I was wrong.

Aubie16 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2010, 01:38:02 PM »

Quote from: au8439 on December 14, 2008, 06:08:05 PM

Chizik came in and names a big time, proven Offensive Coordinator and...

Check. Gus Malzahn.

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They name someone along the lines of Rodney Garner (Hypothetically, of course) as recruiting coordinator???

Check. Curtis Luper, Trooper Taylor, and Tommy Thigpen

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I'm bummed as hell about this hire, but I still say there's hope if he picks the right guys to surround himself with.

He picked the perfect people so far.

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Bottom line is Gene Chizik is our coach. What say you to the above?

Nice job, Pussy.

The Prowler · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2010, 01:39:36 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on March 13, 2010, 01:32:40 PM

I was glass half-empty.

I was wrong.

Me too....then I realized that I should wait to make anymore judgments until I see the type of coaches that he brings in. After Coach Chiz brought in Coach Malzahn, Coach Troop, Coach Rock, Coach Roof and Coach Thig...my glass filled up to overflowing, because I knew that these coaches are great teachers and great recruiters. I didn't know much about Coach Loop, Coach Grimes or Coach Boulware. I sure as hell didn't think that Coach Grimes would be one of Auburn's top recruiters or that Coach Loop was as detailed as he is in recruiting.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2010, 05:47:40 PM »

What the fuck?

When the hell did we hire Gene Chizik?

Birmingham · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2010, 08:35:14 PM »

Man was I happy when I opened this thread and it appeared that Auburn was looking for a new OC.

Man was I sad when I looked at the date of the original post.

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