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Turner Gill Not Interested in Iowa State
thewizofodds.com - 12/17/2008
Turner Gill Not Interested in Iowa State
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Turner Gill, thought to be Iowa State's No. 1 candidate for its coaching opening, has told the Cyclones he's not interested in the position. Steve Mooney, Gill's agent, was interviewed Tuesday on the Marty and Miller Show on Des Moines station KXNO. Mooney said his client was not going to be ...

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Was Turner Gill Denied The Auburn Job Because Of His White Wife? [College Football]
deadspin.com - 12/15/2008
Was Turner Gill Denied The Auburn Job Because Of His White Wife? [College Football]
— deadspin.com — Every one is still scratching their heads over Auburn's hiring of Iowa State head coach Gene Chizik, except for those Tiger fans who have already upgraded to clawing their eyes out. Pretty much everyone agrees that Buffalo coach Turner ... (more) Was Turner Gill Denied The Auburn Job Because Of His ...

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Rumor: Why Gene Chizik owes his new job to Yella Fella
rivals.yahoo.com - 12/17/2008
Rumor: Why Gene Chizik owes his new job to Yella Fella
— rivals.yahoo.com — First of all, cheer up, Auburn: It's Optimism Day ! Now, for the main event: That man, as Auburn fans are no doubt well aware, is Jimmy Rane, founder of Great Southern Wood , namesake of the Jimmy Rane Foundation , member of the Auburn Board of ... (more) Rumor: Why Gene Chizik owes his new job to Yella Fella

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Gill needs to find program that fits him
msn.foxsports.com - 12/18/2008
Gill needs to find program that fits him
— msn.foxsports.com — Don't feel bad for Turner Gill. Jason Whitlock explains why landing the Auburn job might have ruined a promising black coach. (more) Gill needs to find program that fits him

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The Roundup: The Ponzi Scheme and the Mets
The Big Lead — ... right? (Page Six) Portland cheerleaders in new outfits. (Blaze of Love) In case you need helping picking college football bowl games. (Play or Get Played) Pro Bowl snubs, featuring … Chad Pennington. And Madison Hedgecock. (Fabulous Forum) Let’s see how Ball State does in its bowl game without coach Brady Hoke. (Union-Tribune) Hot commodity Turner Gill isn’t not interested in the Iowa State gig. (The Wiz of Odds) Guy buys new Red Sox hat, proceeds to rob bank. (Red ...

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SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... • THE WIZ OF ODDS says Turner Gill would rather hang out for another year at Buffalo than take over Iowa State’s flailing program. That’s the shape your team is in, ‘Clone fans. Gill probably should’ve taken the job, though, considering that winning five games in two years there qualifies you to coach in the SEC. ...

Why yes, as a retread coach with few prospects, I might associate my name with the Iowa State coaching search
Dr. Saturday — ... I guess if you're looking to fill a potentially career-killing gig, it only makes sense that most of the interest comes from coaches whose careers are already dead. In the meantime, guy with jobs -- like Turner Gill, ...

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Chizik's Departure Could Clear Way for Gill
thewizofodds.com 12/14/2008 — One has to wonder how long it will be before the power brokers at Auburn go behind Gene Chizik's back and how long it will take for Iowa State to hire Turner Gill. First Auburn, which got itself into a pickle by losing Tommy Tuberville. This mess ...
We’ve Uncovered Some Info — Complain In Vain
As you may have heard, Charles Barkley is not happy about Auburn’s hiring of Gene Chizik as the new football coach. But there’s one fact that Charles somehow omitted when analyzing Chizik against his pick, Buffalo coach Turner Gill. This past season, Iowa State won 2 games, one of ...
Cyclones Get Jilted Again, Bash Gene Chizik, Wonder Who's Coming Next — FanHouse
by Mark Hasty For Iowa State, their next football coach was obvious. All they needed to do was send a dump truck full of money to Turner Gill 's office in Buffalo and the former Nebraska quarterback would be Iowa-bound. It didn't work out that way, though, as Gill signed a contract extension ...
Turner Gill Staying at Buffalo — Corn Nation
Turner Gill is not interested in the vacant Iowa State head coaching job, and in fact, has signed a contract extension and will remain at Buffalo .  ESPN is reporting that Gill's contract will make him one of the highest paid coaches in the MAC . Meanwhile, Charles Barkley continues to ...
Turner Gill Turners Down Iowa State — Black Heart Gold Pants
Turner Gill Turners Down Iowa State Without a coaching search of my own, I'm now living vicariously through Iowa State fans.
Charles Barkley says race factored in to Auburn not hiring Gill — The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
Charles Barkley is angry at his alma mater, the University of Auburn. Barkley is saying that the only reason Auburn didn’t hire Buffalo University head coach Turner Gill to be their next head football coach (they hired Iowa State’s Gene Chizik) is because Gill is black . “I think race ...
Of Barkley, Gill and Auburn — SmackCaster SmackBlog
The one-time Round Mound of Rebound has turned into the Profound Mound of Pronoun on many fronts. Never has Charles Barkley been arguably stronger than on Auburn — where Barkley went to school and played hoops — hiring Gene Chizik and his 5-19 mark at Iowa State over Turner Gill.  ...
War Chizik? War Hawkeye State — Mac Gs World
Auburn fans are pissed Gene Chizik was selected over my man, former Husker great, current Buffalo coach Turner Gill. Iowa State fans are happy to cut an overwhelmed Chizik loose from their lowly program and this guy brings out the knife to Chizik's Cyclown tenure in Lames USA. Hey Cyclown ...
Racism is still very much alive in this country — Juiced Sports Blog*: Writing Enhanced by Flaxseed Oil
Auburn’s recent hiring of Iowa State head coach Gene Chizic has Charles Barkeley ticked. And for once, I agree with him SCOTT JACOBS In a sports world littered with the words, “what have you done for me lately,” Auburn sure is living in the past. Auburn recently replaced ...
Was Turner Gill Denied The Auburn Job Because Of His White Wife? [College Football] — Deadspin
Every one is still scratching their heads over Auburn's hiring of Iowa State head coach Gene Chizik, except for those Tiger fans who have already upgraded to clawing their eyes out. Pretty much everyone agrees that Buffalo coach Turner Gill—who was interviewed for the job—is ...
Charles Barkley Knows Why Auburn Hired Chizik — SPORTSbyBROOKS
Ever since Auburn announced that it was hiring Iowa State head coach Gene Chizik to replace Tommy Tuberville as head coach of their football team, they haven’t been getting much love from the fan base. Sure, Chizik spent a few years as defensive coordinator at Auburn under Tuberville, ...
Charles Barkley on Turner Gill — Heavy Soul
Charles Barkley apparently lobbied for Turner Gill to get the Auburn head coaching job. Hard. After they hired Gene Chizik from Iowa State, Chuck had this to say about the situation: "I think race was the No. 1 factor," said Barkley, who played basketball for three seasons at Auburn during the ...
Turner Gill to Iowa State? The All-To-Real Possibility — Double Extra Point
I'll be honest. I (along with Husker Mike) am a tad frightened at what could be the outcome of what is more than likely about to begin this week. It's not going to surprise anyone that follows college football when Iowa State officially starts pursuing the hottest coaching commodity available. ...
Gene Chizik Gets Out of Ames — Mizzourah
Gene, be gone. Chizik packs his bags to head to Auburn. ISU fans are clamoring for ex-Nubs QB and current Buffalo savior, Turner Gill. But that's not the question I have for Amesians . Will my Gene Chizik coin still be the currency at Chasers?
Gill Re-Signing Could Put Buffalo in Big East Expansion Plans — Bleacher Report - College Football
The Big East Conference has been exploring the idea of adding a ninth football team.  Could the University of Buffalo be that team? Representatives of the Big East have talked about the difficulty in scheduling five non-conference opponents ...
The Real Reason Turner Gill Did Not Get the Auburn Head Coaching Job — Bleacher Report - College Football
As many know, Buffalo coach Turner Gill is now a MAC champion. He has just signed a new one-year extension with Buffalo and he has a pay raise to boot. But before that he had been looking at other head coaching jobs. The two he was really looked ...
Chizik's Hiring Wasn't a Matter of Race — Bleacher Report - College Football
I wish there were more African American coaches in college football. There are plenty out there who are qualified. However, with everybody throwing their arms up over Auburn's hiring of Gene Chizik, including Sir Charles, saying this was racially ...
Auburn's Fit — Bleacher Report - NFL
Since, I predicted that Sir Charles would go crazy over this hire, I will chime in and give you my thoughts on the hiring of Gene Chizik. First off let me clearly state, that I know nothing about the Auburn program or have any inside information, ...
It Pays To Be Loyal: Turner Gill Receives Extension and Raise To Stay at Buffalo — Bleacher Report - College Football
Turner Gill is staying put in Buffalo, at least for the time being. After leading the Buffalo Bulls to an 8-5 record and its first MAC Championship, head coach Turner Gill has received an extension and a pay raise through 2013. BCS programs such ...
Shawn Watson to Iowa State? — Bleacher Report - College Football
For some strange reason, Iowa State  HC Gene Chizik has been named the new Auburn . Right now, we will list all of Iowa State ’s Big 12 wins in 2008. Wow. Pretty impressive stuff. You know, you only fire a coach when you are ...
Gene Chizik Hiring at Auburn Says a Lot Without Saying Anything — Bleacher Report - College Football
Oh, how far the mighty have fallen at Auburn University after the insider information that Iowa State's Gene Chizik will be the Tigers' next head football coach. Gene Chizik? You've gotta be kidding me!!!! This is Auburn University, not Slippery ...
Drum Roll Please: Auburn's Next Head Coach Is... Huh??? — Bleacher Report - College Football
Huh?   Gene Chizik? Is that the best Auburn could do?  If you are going to get rid of a proven commodity, please make sure you find somebody better than Gene Chizik. Please find somebody better than 5-19 in his college coaching career. ...