Chizik names Scot Loeffler Auburn's new Offensive Coordinator

Chizik: "Scot is a rising star who has worked with some very good quarterbacks and has achieved a tremendous amount of success.  He is a tireless worker, an outstanding recruiter and knows the rigors of competing in this conference.  We're very excited to have Scot join our staff and we welcome him to the Auburn Family."

Loeffler: "Auburn is one of the special jobs and special places in college athletics with a tremendous amount of history and tradition.  It's an honor to be joining Coach Chizik's staff and I'm very appreciative of this opportunity.  I'm excited to get started and look forward to beginning recruiting, meeting the players and staff, and interacting with the Auburn Family."

Patrick Miller chooses AU!

In a last minute surprise recruiting twist, Patrick Miller has switched his commitment from LSU to Auburn.  The 6-foot-7, 275-pound, consensus 4-star prospect, joins Shane Callahan, Javiere Mitchell and Zeke Pike among those in the 2012 signing class who have already enrolled on the Plains.

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Chizik names Brian VanGorder Auburn's new Defensive Coordinator

Chizik: "I'm very excited to have a coach like Brian VanGorder join our staff at Auburn.  From the beginning of this process, I had one person in mind, and that was Brian.  He has achieved success at every level, both professionally and collegiately, which is a testament to his ability as a coach.  He has been one of the best defensive coordinators in the NFL, has won a Broyles Award at the college level, and understands what it takes to succeed in the Southeaster Conference.  We're pleased to welcome Brian and his family to Auburn."

VanGorder: "This is a tremendous opportunity for me and my family at this point in my career, both professional and personally, to become the defensive coordinator at Auburn.  I'm looking forward to working at a school with the success and tradition of Auburn, and for a coach like Gene Chizik, who has led the program to a national championship.  I'm very appreciative to the Atlanta Falcons and Coach Mike Smith for the experience of the last four years.  It's a great organization and will have continued success in the future."

Chick-fil-A Bowl Postgame Numbers and Thoughts

Once again, Coach Gene Chizik's staff did a solid job of preparing their team for bowl game competition. There were many distractions leading up to this season's game but the coaching staff and players were able to overcome the obstacles to defeat their opponent by 19-points. The Auburn offense and special teams were clearly the difference in the game as Coach Gus Malzahn leaves on a high note, directing a unit without it's best player in 2011. Continued

AU beats Virginia to win the Chick-fil-A Bowl

Behind an offense reminiscent of the 2010 season, Auburn powered their way to a commanding 43-24 victory over Virginia in front of sellout crowd in the Georgia Dome.  The Tigers finish the year 8-5, giving Coach Chizik his 30th victory in three seasons on the Plains.  War Eagle! 

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