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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  

lol

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Excited to be back at Auburn

Was undefeated in 2004 last time he was there, so it’s a great memory.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions  

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  

everybody's excited these days

Is there a new, genetically-engineered super coffee out there that they’re trial testing on SEC coaches?

by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions  

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  

true

and the whole ‘position coach for Heisman winnar’ thing helps

by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

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  

I don't know.

Iowa State in the B-12 v. Al Davis. Toughie.

by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 9:48 AM EDT reply actions  

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 David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions  

The Masked Voter!

I see a comic book out of this. Journos would buy it by the boxload.

by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

"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  

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 David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions  

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.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions  

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 David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions  

ohhhh

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions  

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.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions  

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  

that was a not-so-veild dig at Kiffin.

The media isn’t interested in anybody else today

by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

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 Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

yes, please.

and why don’t you change your mascot from a boring, overused tiger to something so awesome as that?

by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

lol

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 24, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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