Name, Position:
Gene Chizik, Auburn University football coachBorn:
December 28, 1961Hometown:
Clearwater, FloridaPrevious Position:
Iowa State, head coach, 2007-08Background:
Texas, Assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator, 2005-06
Auburn, defensive coordinator, 2002-04
Central Florida, defensive coordinator, 1998-2001
Stephen F. Austin, defensive coordinator, 1996-97
Stephen F. Austin, assistant coach, secondary, 1995
Stephen F. Austin, assistant coach, linebackers, 1992-94
Middle Tennessee State, assistant coach, defensive ends, 1990-91
Clemson, graduate assistant, outside linebackers, 1988-89
Seminole (Florida) High School, defensive coordinator, linebackers, 1986-87
Education:
Masters, University of Clemson, 1991
B.A., University of Florida, 1985
Quotable:
“Through my travels in coaching over the last 23 years, there's one place that I've always wanted to return to and that is Auburn. The tradition of the Auburn football program combined with the passionate fans and their love for Auburn are second to none. My family and I are Auburn through and through, and look forward to being part of the Auburn family and community.”
