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Gene Chizik and David Greene join SEC Network

Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:59 pm
Posted by cvdo06
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:59 pm
The recently launched SEC Network, a national sports network devoted to the Southeastern Conference and operated by ESPN, has added former Auburn head football coach Gene Chizik and former Georgia quarterback David Greene to its football analyst roster. Chizik will be a studio analyst on Mondays and Tuesdays and Greene will host Film Room regularly airing Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET.

"The addition of Gene and David rounds out our SEC Network studio roster with a full slate of college football contributors from the offense, defense and coaching perspectives," said Stephanie Druley, ESPN senior vice president, college networks. "Gene's experience as a former head coach will provide viewers with unique insight into what's going on behind the scenes, from weekly game preparation to in-game adjustments, and David's many hours watching film and preparing as a quarterback make him a great fit for Film Room."

Both analysts bring a depth of recent SEC football and championship experience.

Chizik's first appearance as an SEC Network analyst will be Sunday, Aug. 31, as a studio analyst for the Utah State at Tennessee game. He will regularly contribute to the network's news and information show, SEC Now, on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as other SEC Network studio shows.

Serving as Auburn's head football coach from 2009 to 2012, defensive coordinator from 2002 to 2004 and playing linebacker at Florida, Chizik brings a wealth of SEC experience to the network. He was named the Home Depot Coach of the Year and SEC Coach of the Year in 2010 after leading Auburn to an undefeated season, SEC Championship and BCS National Championship - its first national championship in more than 50 years. Chizik was the second coach in collegiate history to be recognized as both the Nation's Top Head Coach (2010) and Nation's Top Assistant Coach (2004). He has been a part of two BCS National Championships, three conference championships and three undefeated seasons over the last 10 years of his coaching career.

"I'm thrilled to be a part of the launch of the SEC Network," Chizik said. "I've been in college football for more than 25 years and look forward to offering my insight. I hope to give the viewers some inside perspective on game week preparation as well as shed some light on the different strategies that take place on game day. It's exciting to be able to share some of that on such a tremendous platform."

Greene led the Georgia Bulldogs to an SEC Championship title in 2002 and started as quarterback in 52 consecutive games 2001-04. During his college career, Greene set the NCAA record for most wins as a starting quarterback, and currently holds the SEC record for career passing yardage with 11,528 yards.

In his new role, Greene will sit down with a different head football coach in the SEC every week for an exclusive film session, breaking down X's and O's of game footage. His first show will be Wednesday, Sept. 3, airing a special time, 8 p.m.

"I am looking forward to being a part of the team and talking SEC football," said Greene. "My goal is to bring a new layer of depth to fans on why teams are successful on the field and the mindset of a coach during a game."

The additions of Chizik and Greene bring the SEC Network analyst pool to a total of five national championships and eight SEC football championships between them.

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Posted by cokebottleag
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:01 pm to
I hope they put Chizik on the recruiting circuit. Just one long troll of somebody. Not sure who it will be, but there will be jimmies rustled.

I want to hear his gameday analysis as well. Mainly because I'm pretty sure he doesn't know what a first down is.
This post was edited on 8/21/14 at 1:03 pm
Posted by flyAU
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Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:01 pm to
quote:

Gene Chizik and David Greene join SEC Network



I am assuming this is all i really need to read of this?
Posted by Aman
Alabama
Member since Mar 2010
5181 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:03 pm to
Does Chizik just not want to coach anymore? I would think he would want to prove he is not as bad as how it ended at Auburn.
Posted by DawgFARKer
Sandestin
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:03 pm to
Greene, Good
Chizwhiz, Bad
Posted by Thurber
NWLA
Member since Aug 2013
15402 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:04 pm to
Shouldn't Chizik be coaching somewhere? Seems he'd make a decent Defensive Coordinator
Posted by Jobu93
Cypress TX
Member since Sep 2011
19354 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:05 pm to
Chiz has sounded good on Sirius XM91.

I like it.
Posted by NorthGwinnettTiger
Member since Jun 2006
51879 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:25 pm to
Chizik is actually very interesting to listen to. One of the better hires SECN has made.
Posted by craigbiggio
Member since Dec 2009
31805 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:28 pm to
quote:

In his new role, Greene will sit down with a different head football coach in the SEC every week for an exclusive film session, breaking down X's and O's of game footage. His first show will be Wednesday, Sept. 3, airing a special time, 8 p.m.


That sounds pretty cool.

More stuff like this and less talking head "debate", please
Posted by Swoopin
Member since Jun 2011
22031 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:32 pm to
People bashing Chizik for this gig aren't too smart

Guy is incredibly well spoken, easy to listen to. Think it's great.

Sure as shite better than putting Greg Mc-M-M-Mc-McElroy front and center all the damn time.
Posted by Stonehog
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:33 pm to
Chiz is terrible on Sirius 91, he's a cheap hire for the network though.
Posted by hawgfaninc
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Member since Nov 2011
46533 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:49 pm to
Chizik will recruit some big names to the network before failing to control those he recruited in and be fired for it.

His successor will be able to get the big names to perform up to their ability, before he ultimately realizes he can't sustain his his initial success and steps up to the mothership ESPN network.
Posted by 12
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Member since Nov 2010
18771 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:55 pm to
I have actually been surprised when I have heard Chizik on the radio. He was the master of coach speak when he was at AU. I like him on the radio and I think he will do a good job. They also need more coaches, instead of bringing a bunch of ex-players.
Posted by MetryTyger
Metro NOLA, LA
Member since Jan 2004
15609 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 2:24 pm to
So who all do we have?
Finebaum, Greene, Chizik, McElroy, Spears, McFarland. Who am I missing?
Posted by BammerDelendaEst
Member since Jan 2014
2212 posts
Posted on 8/21/14 at 3:48 pm to
Are they going to put Chizik and Finebaum together?

PAWWWLLLLL said/wrote some pretty nasty stuff about Gene when he got fired.

It would be amusing to see Chizik suddenly snap and wring PAWWWLLLL's neck on live TV.
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