SEC Media Days live blog: the Auburn Tigers' Gene Chizik

;-)

or not… :-D

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

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.

A: Pressure everywhere in this job. Don’t pay much attention to the externals. We put pressure on ourselves, and that’s enough.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A: The fans are great. He’s been here before.

Blah, blah, blah.

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.

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.

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.

A: I think it’s great. I think it’s great. These guys sacrifice a lot.

Phone has been ringing off the hook, haven’t even had my morning joe yet

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….