SEC Media Days live blog: the Auburn Tigers' Gene Chizik
We kick off today's live-blogging at RTT with Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers. He's scheduled to start answering questions about his record at Iowa State at 8:40 CST.
There will also be an opportunity to talk with defensive end Antonio Coleman and tight end Tommy Trott.
As we've been doing all along, I'll be leaving my instant impressions in the comment thread below so that you don't have to refresh your browser for new comments and so you can respond to any particular statement in a nice, orderly threaded fashion.
See ya below.
Up next is Steve Spurrier at 9:40.
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The situations are not the same!!!!
;-)
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 9:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q: Who are you, and where is Coach Tuberville?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q: Do you hate Meyer too ?
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on Jul 24, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q: Coach, are you looking forward to the more laid-back atmosphere of SEC football after two whole years in the crucible of Ames, IA?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They should have given us all credentials
or not… :-D
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How did you recognize him?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excited to be back at Auburn
Was undefeated in 2004 last time he was there, so it’s a great memory.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that's what it will remain
a memory
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
everybody's excited these days
Is there a new, genetically-engineered super coffee out there that they’re trial testing on SEC coaches?
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to Media Days.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping my theory was correct.
Cause I’d like to order some.
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all fairness, we UT fans don't have a whole lot of leverage to dig at Chizik yet.
I firmly believe Kiffin has the better chance of success, but we still have to wait and see how it goes for a while first. Kinda like Spurrier trash-talking only after he crushed everybody.
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not a "whole lot" of leverage...
… but Kiffin hasn’t failed at the college level yet.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
and the whole ‘position coach for Heisman winnar’ thing helps
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose a comparison can be made...
… if you assume the chances for success are the same in Ames as they are in Oakland, but I don’t think they are.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know.
Iowa State in the B-12 v. Al Davis. Toughie.
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But they're in the B12 North.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa State
vs. a down Nebraska and a down Colorado. It’s still a bad situation.
(but yes, I do agree with your premise. just teasing out the other side of the coin. the broken, burnt, wooden nickel of a coin.)
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Given the expectations, feel pressure to succeed immediately?
A: Pressure everywhere in this job. Don’t pay much attention to the externals. We put pressure on ourselves, and that’s enough.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pressure on ourselves...
I did that once, on my hand using a table vice. It left grip marks for the rest of the day.
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Vote for Tebow?
A: I don’t like discussing who we voted for, whether teams or people. Don’t want to open himself up to have to answer always, but yes, he voted for Tebow. He’s a great QB.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Masked Voter!
I see a comic book out of this. Journos would buy it by the boxload.
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don't like discussing who we voted for."
Translation: He’s actually a convicted felon and thus wasn’t allowed to vote. Mystery solved.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like the discussion either.
I personally don’t do things anonymously and firmly believe in standing beside my word. But I understand how it can make a difference and I hate forcing revelation on others.
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Gus Malzahn? And QBs?
A: Wanted to make sure we were on the same page philosophically. Feel very strongly about running the football. Wanted to know what kind of spread Malzahn runs. Had many extensive conversations. They averaged 270 yards rushing last year. Also want a balanced passing attack. Gus has that balance. We’re on the same page.
Re: QBs — unique situation. Some older guys. Some young guys. Would like to get it resolved. How long will it take? We don’t know.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q: There are billboards up to whip up interest in Auburn. Has Auburn football stumbled a bit?
A: I don’t know what public opinion is. My opinion is that Auburn’s a great place. Everything we do will be to promote Auburn and do what’s in the best interest of Auburn.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"No, seriously - I don't know what 'public opinion' is. What does that mean?"
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he doesn't know what public opinion is, he'll find out eventually.
if he doesn’t do well, wait until they start hitting Toomer’s Corner with used toilet paper
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Compare Big 12 and SEC.
A: Arguably the two best conferences in the country. Big 12 has made leaps and bounds. Just one man’s opinion. Talent level at SEC is incredible. Great players, great coaches. Interest is at an all-time high. Just look around, look at the interest. I think the SEC is the best. The Big 12 is great.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they may have made leaps,
but the North didn’t look first
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: What's it like to meet the people at Auburn?
A: The fans are great. He’s been here before.
Blah, blah, blah.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great !! Its Great I'm excited !! Great !! Great !!
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on Jul 24, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
proving once again that coffee and crack DO mix...
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya I Know Its GREAT just Great .........were am I at ?
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on Jul 24, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Have you seen the impressive photos of the 2004 Auburn national championship parade?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q: Re 2004, feel any need to keep any of the staff that was there?
A: You have to do what you think is best for the program. I used my best discernment on which to keep and which I had to reluctantly let go. Wanted to put together the best staff in the country. We’ll always strive to get back to the point we were in 2004.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q: Some coaches feel the need to bring attention to themselves. Choice, personality, don't think you need that?
A: I get plenty of attention when I go home with three children and a wife. When you win, you’ll get attention. This isn’t about me. This is about Auburn. I don’t care to draw a lot of attention to myself. It’s just who I am.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not so subtle dig at Kiffin by questioner?
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHO is he talk'n about Mmmmmmmmmm
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a not-so-veild dig at Kiffin.
The media isn’t interested in anybody else today
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Were you ever interested in the UCF job?
A: I really don’t live in the past to be honest with you. I feel like my steps have been ordered. I’m not trying to be flippant, that’s just the way I operate. I know there’s a bigger plan for my life. Obviously that’s not one of the places I was supposed to be coach of.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because the belly dancer job in Vagas was filled !
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on Jul 24, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
easy killer
some of us are visually-minded.
/shudder
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Belly dancers where?"
[/Mike Price]
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: What the hell is a war eagle?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, please.
and why don’t you change your mascot from a boring, overused tiger to something so awesome as that?
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: What do you think about rising salaries for assistants?
A: I think it’s great. I think it’s great. These guys sacrifice a lot.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel on Jul 24, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"And I am probably going to be one again soon."
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally checking in this morning, ready for the Media Daze
Phone has been ringing off the hook, haven’t even had my morning joe yet
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you must have the java they're giving the coaches
it’s teh ossim!!!
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q: Coach, tell us about the adjustment moving from a major metroplis like Ames, IA to the tiny village of Auburn.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A: Beats the hell outta Starkville! [everybody in room cracks up except for Starkville journalists, who glare angrily]
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So true, so true
that place is dead
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must confess
I’m a live-chat-open-thread-thingy virgin here. I normally tivo games, so I’ve never been able to be in on one.
Pretty fun….
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q. Will you upgrade to the super-stretch-party-bus-limo next year for recruiting?
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Q If you beat Alabama this year, will you legally change your name to Chi$$ik?
by Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A: YES !! right after changing my pants !
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on Jul 24, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it OBC time now?
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
btw just noticed on the front page that the witchhunt may be over with Spurrier on next, wow
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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