Eugene C. Chizik Jr.[1] (born December 28, 1961) is an American football coach who was most recently the defensive coordinator and Assistant Head Coach for Defense at North Carolina. [2][3] A veteran of the coaching ranks, Chizik previously was UNC's defensive coordinator for the 2015 and 2016 seasons, and served as the head coach of the Auburn ...

Gene Chizik led Auburn to the program’s first national championship in over 50 years, when his Tigers won the 2010 BCS National Championship. In 2011, Chizik led a youthful team comprised...

Aug 16, 2024 · Gene Chizik, a big shot in the world of college football, has had some amazing successes during his coaching career, including finding the corridor to glory by snapping up a national championship. He is still serving as an important part of football and doing different kinds to benefit the sport.

Aug 11, 2023 · UNC’s Gene Chizik wants faster, more physical defensive play. North Carolina has adopted a defensive mantra this season: “Violence and speed.” Be aggressive. Play fast. Make the play. Make big...

Aug 11, 2022 · One interesting microcosm that helps illustrate the impact Gene Chizik might have on the operation of the Tar Heel defense on the dawn of the 2022 season is the two-year snippet of games against old nemesis Georgia Tech during Chizik's first run at Carolina in 2015-16. Coach Paul Johnson and his "flex-bone" offense gave the ACC Coastal Division ...

Aug 24, 2018 · One of the most infamous quotes in school history. Unsurprisingly, we’ve touched base on the absolute train wreck that was the Gene Chizik era twice already. On this final installment of the Gene Chizik Magical Misery Tour, we’re going to try to forget two of the most infamous words in Cyclone lore. “Firmly entrenched.”

Nov 25, 2012 · AUBURN, Alabama – A snapshot of the big moments in Gene Chizik's brief Auburn career seem like they should be spread out over a much longer span than four years.

Jun 10, 2011 · Gene Chizik had won his first two games as Auburn head coach, but his first true test came in week three at home against West Virginia, who beat Auburn 34-17 the previous year.

Gene Chizik is in his second season as UNC’s defensive coordinator after joining the coaching staff in 2015. Chizik, who won national championships at Auburn and Texas and has long been considered one of the brightest defensive coaches in college football, had an immediate impact on the UNC program.

Dec 28, 2022 · Former Auburn Tigers head coach Gene Chizik only had a short tenure on The Plains, but it sure was sweet. While Chizik wasn't in town nearly as long as Gus Malzahn, he managed to achieve the ultimate feat during his four-year stint: win a national championship.