fortworthtiger 34 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Has anyone asked yet how on earth we pulled what looks to be a successful NFL DC back into the college ranks? I checked out his numbers while he was at UGA, and every year but his first he put up a top ten defense in total scoring (and he still one "Assistant of the Year" in that first year). He also had the Falcons defense on a steady climb while he was there. $180,000--works everytime...UGA fans hate it even worse now because Mark Richt was the bagman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDurron 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Home run hire??? How about a down by 3 runs, 2 outs, full count, bottom of the 9th inning, 7th game of the world series, grand slam hire?? That's going a bit far, I think. Excellent hire, and the long wait is explained by the fact that he was only recently freed up by the Falcons losing in the 1st round yesterday. I'm more concerned about the OC from a recruiting standpoint, though, and this makes me wonder if Coach Chizik might be waiting on another NFL coach to take that job, and the lack of urgency is once again due to the "we get him when his team bows out" factor. Chizik could not have known when the Falcons would be eliminated, thereby freeing up Coach Van Gorder, which means that he must have been comfortable with the position being vacant through the Super Bowl as a "worst" case scenario. This makes one wonder what Chizik's timeline is for the OC position as well. I feel a severe sense of urgency given our needs and recruiting standing (particularly in numbers) as of today for this year's class, but it's entirely possible that Chizik simply does not share that sense of urgency, and is merely waiting on circumstances to free up the Coach that he already has lined up for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamerslayer 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I hear Santana tuning up..... WINNING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgraycat 33 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Has anyone asked yet how on earth we pulled what looks to be a successful NFL DC back into the college ranks? I checked out his numbers while he was at UGA, and every year but his first he put up a top ten defense in total scoring (and he still one "Assistant of the Year" in that first year). He also had the Falcons defense on a steady climb while he was there. $180,000--works everytime...UGA fans hate it even worse now because Mark Richt was the bagman. ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savorytiger 182 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I knew when AE loaded super slowly that we got some good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollingtoomers 4 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 So I guess we miss out on Stoop, Zook, RS, and had to settle for our 4th option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg6367 1 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great hire Coach. I'm assuming he'll also Coach LB's and continue Coach Lolley and Coach Thigpen with the DB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawmaw 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 This is pretty good and it seems like all the players like him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cy_foQmhpg Welcome to the Family Coach VanGorder War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourthvision 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 War VanGorder!!!!! :party: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoney 271 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 RUN FOR YOUR LIVES, THE SKY IS FALLING... Nope, wait a minute guys.. it's just an acron... sorry... GREAT HIRE ... :we: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortworthtiger 34 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Has anyone asked yet how on earth we pulled what looks to be a successful NFL DC back into the college ranks? I checked out his numbers while he was at UGA, and every year but his first he put up a top ten defense in total scoring (and he still one "Assistant of the Year" in that first year). He also had the Falcons defense on a steady climb while he was there. $180,000--works everytime...UGA fans hate it even worse now because Mark Richt was the bagman. ?????? Remember Cam Newton? and the $180,000 farce? and the bagman fantasy? It's a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujess07 4 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 So I guess we miss out on Stoop, Zook, RS, and had to settle for our 4th option? It's a shame really. Apparently Wade Christopher, Chuck Norris, and the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man in the World had other plans.... I'm ecstatic! WDE to CVG!!! Welcome home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUMaitland 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 When the Georgia fans are uncomfortable and the Alabama fans are struggling to come up with a retort.....nice. Welcome to Auburn BVG!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Cid2001 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/34288353 Good read. I love how CGC says that he wanted CBVG (is that the official abbreviation now?) from the beginning! This is big time. As far as his recruiting ability, coming from a fairly successful NFL is a recruiting boost in itself. We also still have 3 top recruiters on staff. Things will pick up from here. Now we announce a good OC hire and get rolling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LIMESTONETIGER Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 From an AJC article announcing Van Gorder's departure: “I’m very excited to have a coach like Brian VanGorder join our staff at Auburn,†said Auburn coach Gene Chizik. â€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 Southeastern Conference. We’re pleased to welcome Brian and his family to Auburn.†Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasEagle 202 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 WEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam2Newton1 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Quit whining and be overjoyed that we have a homerun hire. Don't hate, appreciate. Way to go coach!!! Welcome home Eddie Goldman!! P.S AE is blowing up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesler 5,924 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 You guys still think Coach Chizik has class? Way to go coach. There are recruits second guessing their commitments. I think this had more to do with it being the day after the falcons final game as opposed to the day of the national championship I don't, I think it has more to do with the announcement running across the ESPN ticker all day and all night long while the BCSNC is in action. Will be a constant reminder to all the recruits out there, and will keep AU on their mind's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeaauburn 21 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/gene_chizik_gets_his_man_as_de.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger781345162823 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 You guys still think Coach Chizik has class? Way to go coach. There are recruits second guessing their commitments. I think this had more to do with it being the day after the falcons final game as opposed to the day of the national championship I don't, I think it has more to do with the announcement running across the ESPN ticker all day and all night long while the BCSNC is in action. Will be a constant reminder to all the recruits out there, and will keep AU on their mind's. I love the timing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonsDad 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Dang Chiz, I'm impressed. Thank you and War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnGal 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 For those that always doubted Phillip Marshall, he has been saying for a while now he felt like Chizik was going after someone with NFL experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoOrangeSS 321 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great hire! War Eagle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder 86 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 So I guess we miss out on Stoop, Zook, RS, and had to settle for our 4th option? This has been an open secret with The Falcons for about a month. So I dont think he was a " 4th option" per your turdesque opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auriptide 0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Mighty Chiz goes deep again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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