Decatur, Ala. | Saturday, May 25, 2013
No quick fixes
With its football program in a deep hole, Auburn must think long term in hiring Chizik’s replacement
By Joe Medley
For the Decatur Daily
AUBURN - There’s an old Pat Dye tale that seems relevant, in light of Auburn’s firing of Gene Chizik. As the story goes, Dye encountered Bear Bryant before their first Iron Bowl clash and told … More »
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He is, by most accounts, a decent fellow. Problem was, he was in over his head. His poor choice of assistants led to his downfall. Most AU fans should now be waking up to the fact it takes more than being a "family" man to be successful in D-1 football. This next hire could determine the fate of the Auburn program for the next decade (or two).

In this era of 25 limit scholarships, its much easier to come back that it use to be. I do agree, this needs to be a good hire, or Auburn will be like Alabama was 7 years ago and Tennessee is now.

i bet after a run like this, especially this season, auburn trustees and the Athletic director would sign the devil himself if he could promise wins, 'family man' or not.

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