It’s official: Chizik the coach

December 13, 2008

By Jon Johnson

Auburn has released the official word that Gene Chizik is the school’s new head coach. A press conference will be held Monday afternoon to formally introduce Chizik.
There will be many, many Auburn fans upset with the decision to hire someone who has not done well in his two years as a head coach at Iowa State.
There will be many, many former Auburn players who will say Chizik is a good hire.
Only time will tell.
One thing is for certain: He better get a staff in place quickly and hit the recruiting trail.
This is a pivotal time for the Auburn football program.