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One of the challenges of blogs is that you write in the moment. Sure I prep things or tweak them if I don't like how it came out, but in general the thoughts here are often raw. Knowing that, I went back to read some of the stuff around the Jags hiring. I didn't think we have a moment like this ...
Gene DiFilippo: Worst AD This Year, or Worst in the History of Ever?
Gene DiFilippo: Worst AD This Year, or Worst in the History of Ever?
ncaafootball.fanhouse.com — by Brian Cook The hottest new trend of 2008 and 2009 appears to be a diseased athletic... department. See: West Virginia, Rich Rodriguez, and Bill Stewart or Auburn, Tommy Tuberville, and Gene Chizik. You can add Boston College to the list, too, as ... (more) Gene DiFilippo: Worst AD This Year, or Worst in the ...
Chiziked?
hitithardeveryyard.blogspot.com — So I was a little conflicted when I first heard about Gene Chizik's decision to go to... Auburn. Obviously, as a career move, it was a step up for him; I won't diminish him for that at all. The funny part to me was a couple of days afterward when he ... (more) Chiziked?
How did this happen?
atleagle.blogspot.com — There is a ton of speculation flying tonight. Let's take a deep breath and recap what we... know (with my opinions sprinkled in). 1. The Jets have interest in Jags. Despite the initial denials, it is clear that they want to interview him. Assuming it ... (more) How did this happen?
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The other shoe falls: Jagodzinski out at Boston College today
Dr. Saturday — ... in more cautious terms by the Boston Herald. A press conference is expected later today. Top BC blog Eagle in Atlanta is feeling nostalgic (though he doesn't mention Jags' joyous ...

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atleagle.blogspot.com 1/5/2009 — When news first broke of the NFL's interest in Jags, I started prepping profiles of potential replacements. I assumed that like last time we would have a normal, national search. Now that is out the window. Gene has already pulled a major power play. ...
Airing dirty laundry; Cutting off your nose…
atleagle.blogspot.com 1/5/2009 — I am already getting questions about my criticism of Gene and being asked why I am not more critical of Jags. I’ll let it all play out before coming down one way or another. My loyalty and interest first is to BC the institution and the players who ...
Pollard: Chizik told me twice he wasn't taking Auburn job | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
desmoinesregister.com 12/15/2008 — Ames, Ia. — Twice, Gene Chizik told his boss at Iowa State he would stay. When Cyclone athletic director Jamie Pollard was unable to reach Chizik via phone or text message Friday, it was time to start searching for a new football coach. “I'm smart ...
BC winning the PR battle
atleagle.blogspot.com 1/8/2009 — I've questioned how BC handled this situation in general, but one thing is clear: the administration won the PR battle. Sure some people took Gene to task for overreacting but most have gobbled up Gene's quotes and are now applauding his stand. ...
The One Where Gene Chizik Gets Snow-Jobbed [Deadspin Deleted Scenes]
deadspin.com 12/20/2008 — We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another. (NSFW) It's usually because they're just so absurd or really lack even the most tenuous of news angles to give ...
Gene Chizik's Auburn contract is incentive based; Jacobs says fans will come around with support
blog.al.com 12/16/2008 — Joe Songer/Birmingham NewsGene Chizik: New contract is in hand at AuburnAuburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs wouldn't discuss the specifics of football coach Gene Chizik's contract Monday, but said it was an incentive-based deal ``just like in the ...
Chizik Is Quietly Gettting It Done
trackemtigers.com 1/2/2009 — This should be a busy weekend for Gene Chizik. Is it true? Are Auburn fans beginning to warm to Gene Chizik? Blame it on holiday cheer if you want, but since the hire of Gus Malzahn as offensive coordinator, Auburn fans seem to be smiling a lot ...
Auburn's new coach sparks wide reaction
al.com 12/15/2008 — Auburn's new coach sparks wide reaction If name recognition with high school senior prospects is important, Gene Chizik will be starting at a disadvantage when he officially becomes Auburn's next head football coach. But Chizik does have the advantage ...
Iowa State was Sad to Lose Chizik
collegegameballs.com 12/21/2008 — The One Where Gene Chizik Gets Snow-Jobbed [Deadspin]
The Works, the Chiznick-style
warblogeagle.com 12/15/2008 — I know this is going to surprise you, but it wasn't too hard finding items for this edition of The Works. Pretty big weekend for Auburn-related news, I'd say. (If you've just arrived at the blog, welcome! Immediate gut reaction to the Chizik hire is ...
Auburn hires Roof to coach defense (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Football News 1/7/2009
Ted Roof, a successful defensive coach at Georgia Tech who struggled as a head coach at Duke, was hired as defensive coordinator at Auburn by new coach Gene Chizik. The 45-year-old Roof spent last season as defensive coordinator at Minnesota, which ...
Commander's Call: Auburn Moving in the Right Direction...After AllBleacher Report - College Football 1/7/2009
It's been a long and joyous Christmas and New Years Holiday for my family and I.  Took nearly three weeks of leave from work and got some needed time with the family and friends.  Now; I am back to the grind of the United States Army but ...
Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2009 NFL PlayoffsBleacher Report - College Football 1/7/2009
Courtesy NU Media Relations : A total of eight former Huskers were on NFL rosters entering the 2008 NFL Playoffs . Of the eight, six Huskers played in the first round while Kyle Vanden Bosch ’ s Tennessee Titans received a ...
Harvard shocks No. 17 Boston College (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's Hoops News 1/8/2009
Boston College coach Al Skinner had been warning his players all along. It showed they didn't listen. Jeremy Lin scored 27 points to lead Harvard to an 82-70 upset over No. 17 Boston College on Wednesday night, three days after the Eagles upset ...
College Basketball Roundup: No. 17 Boston College Lands Hard Against HarvardNYT > College Basketball 1/8/2009
Jeremy Lin scored 27 points to lead Harvard to an upset over No. 17 Boston College, 82-70, three days after the Eagles upset previously top-ranked North Carolina. >