Dec 14, 2008; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gene Chizik talks to the media upon his arrival at the Auburn airport. Chizik replaces Tommy Tuberville who...

Instant impact: RB Michael Dyer, Auburn

...size, power and ability to pick up yards after contact will help him produce right away. Gene Chizik knows this workhorse can take a pounding

Auburn assistant coach Trooper Taylor, left, wearing cap, and coach Gene Chizik, in sport coat, cheer as they watch a broadcast of recruit Corey Lemonier announcing that he...

Auburn coach Gene Chizik, left, gives assistant coach Trooper Taylor a high-five while talking on the phone with a...

03 October 2009: Auburn Tigers Head Coach Gene Chizik in the game against Tennessee Vols. Auburn 26-Tennessee 22 @Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee

Oct 24, 2009; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gene Chizik reacts to an officials call during the first quarter against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium...

AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers looks on during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jordan...

BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers calls to a referee during the game against the Louisiana State University...

Auburn coach Gene Chizik, center, reacts after Auburn defender Walter McFadden scores a touchdown on an interception return in the...

Auburn coach Gene Chizik, center, watches his team during their college football practice on the campus of Auburn University in...

Oct 3, 2009; Knoxville,TN, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gene Chizik on the sideline during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Auburn defeated...

Sept 19, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gene Chizik reacts to a play during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jordan-Hare...

Auburn coach Gene Chizik and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen

Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches during their NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., Wednesday, Aug. 5...

Auburn coach Gene Chizik, center, watches his team during their college football practice on the campus of Auburn University in...