The Gene Chizik File - Bio & Resume

[Jeremy]

The Gene Chizik File
Source: UT Website

Hometown: Clearwater, Fla.
High school: Clearwater (Clearwater, Fla.)
College: Florida (1985)
Graduate degree: Clemson (1991)
Years in coaching: 21
Wife: Jonna
Children: Landry Grace, Kennedy Danielle and Cally

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
2005-present: Assistant Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers, Texas
2002-04: Defensive Coordinator/Secondary, Auburn
1998-2001: Defensive Coordinator, Central Florida
1999-2001: Assistant Coach/Secondary, Central Florida
1998: Assistant Coach/Inside Linebackers, Central Florida
1996-97: Defensive Coordinator, Stephen F. Austin
1995-97: Assistant Coach/Secondary, Stephen F. Austin
1992-94: Assistant Coach/Linebackers, Stephen F. Austin
1990-91: Assistant Coach/Defensive Ends, Middle Tennessee State
1988-89: Graduate Assistant/Outside Linebackers, Clemson
1986-88: Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers, Seminole (Fla.) HS

COLLEGE BOWL EXPERIENCE
2006: Rose Bowl, Texas (National Champions)
2005: Sugar Bowl, Auburn
2003: Music City Bowl, Auburn
2003: Capital One Bowl, Auburn
1989: Gator Bowl, Clemson
1988: Citrus Bowl, Clemson
1981: Peach Bowl, Florida (as a player)

[ISUFan22]

As I noted in a separate post, he was a part of 2 straight undefeated seasons, '04 with Auburn and '05 with Texas. Also, he was voted the nation's best assistant in '04.

How Pollard and ISU got him to Ames, I may never understand.

[BryceC]

How old is Chizik?

[Jeremy]

He's 42 I believe. I don't know how he got him to Ames with some of the other programs he's been rumored to be close to. It will be interesting to hear the contract details:)

[ISUFan22]

I'm guessing around 42-44, being he graduated from Florida in '85.

[superfan]

I come home for all of 10 minutes between class, and I find out that I just got the greatest B-day/Christmas present EVER.

I think Uncle Ruckus from the Boondocks said it best,

"Could you repeat that, I couldn't hear you over the sound of me s***ing myself"

I'm half tempted to take the rest of the day off to celebrate.

[BigJCy]

He got him with $$$$$ and I'm guessing some pretty good promises facility wise. But hey if you want to get the top dogs you have to do that.

[Cyclonepride]

You have to spend money to make money. All the little pieces of information make sense now, and I couldn't be happier. He will create quite a buzz and excitement in the Cyclone community, and should have some great connections, not only in Texas recruiting, but also with quality assistants. POLLARD IS THE WIZARD!