re: Who would Auburn fans trade Chizik for?

Tough to say I would definitely take any coach over Chizik. As has been pointed out, he has wildly exceeded expectations to this point. Most expected AU to turn into a doormat after hiring him, but he came in and hired a great group of assistants that was together 3 years in full, knocked it out of the park recruiting, and won the national championship.

I will give brief thoughts on a few coaches though:

Saban - Can't argue with his successfulness, but do not like him personally. Also, not sure he would be better. He has not outrecruited Chiz the past two years and he has been outcoached 2/3 years by Chiz. He does pretty much guarantee a successful program though.

Miles - Love him as a person. Not sure how he would fare with having an instate rival to go head to head with on recruits, but I see Miles as a guy I would be happy with, same as Chiz.

Petrino - Best coach in the SEC. Just not sure he could recruit like Chiz and Co.

Ritch - frick no. Hate him and the way he lets his teams act like POS thugs and encourages it.

Spurrier - Too old and at the end of his career.

Boom - Maybe, but unproven.

That is about it.