Where is chizik now

They also forbid universities from finding these third-party endorsements for the players. Opinions on this rule are split among teams, coaches and fans. Some said they would love for college student-athletes to get paid for something professional players get paid for like their image. Some believe that paying them would eliminate the whole purpose of the collegiate athletic experience. Chizika is also split in is opinion.

He understands that these athletes do bring a lot of money to their athletic programs and it seems fair to reward them for that. All three divisions in the NCAA have to approve these new guidelines. Official rules are expected to be written by October 31 with a vote occurring no later than Jan. At 56 years old, Chizik probably has a good decade or more of football coaching in him. In the first installment of AL. He also shares some memories of Auburn's national championship season.

And I love the game. Chizik, who was head coach at Auburn from , left coaching in following a stint as defensive coordinator at North Carolina. He said at the time he did so to spend more time with his family, and seems to have lived up to that.

Chizik thought rare heights for the program could be achieved under his leadership. That's just human feelings, and I didn't feel great about that. Nearly a decade after that Dec. Chizik, however, makes it clear he has no regrets. Even with the power of hindsight, knowing that Chizik's tenure at Auburn would also be short-lived and his departure would not be his choice, it's hard to argue with that.

No doubt, the decision to leave Iowa State after two seasons made Chizik one of the villains in modern Iowa State sports history. The statement from Jamie Pollard immediately after Chizik took the Auburn job minced few words.

Although this is a significant setback, we will get through the challenge, because the Iowa State University athletics program is far greater than one person.

But as acrimonious as Chizik's departure was, his short tenure had an impact that helped Iowa State on its slow rise to respect. The athletic director who watched him go says as much today.

The job came open after longtime coach Tommy Tuberville resigned following a season in But he was in two seasons at Iowa State. On top of that, before the job opened up, Chizik adamantly shot down rumors he was looking to leave.

But as crazy as it sounds, Pollard helped talk him into it. After the interview, Chizik called Pollard. Many of Iowa State's players learned the news from outside reports.

Before Chizik left for Auburn, Pollard texted the entire team to inform them they had a meeting that night. Chizik briefly met with the team in the Jacobson Building to say his goodbyes. He also savors the fall Sundays of watching football with his son on the deck overlooking the 10th hole of a golf course.

He doesn't golf but enjoys "watching people attempt it". In a few months, Chizik might deem it time to get back into coaching. I don't have to so I won't.

Do I have 10 years coaching left in my if I want? Probably more if I wanted it. But I enjoy this life. Facebook Twitter Email. Ex-Auburn coach Gene Chizik loving life doing dad things.