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Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches during their NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.

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  1. Wisconsin running back David Gilreath, right, celebrates with teammates after Gilreath ran in a touchdown during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 in Honolulu.
  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Wide receiver William Wright #19 and running back Kylan Butler #23 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrate after defeating the USC Trojans, 21-17, during the NCAA college football game at the Los Angeles Coliseum on December 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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  1. ESPN's Erin Andrews reports from the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Auburn and Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Auburn won 26-22.
  2. Arkansas cheerleaders rally fans at an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Arkansas won 47-19.
  3. A security guard watches the end of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Oregon State as the moon rises above Sun Devil Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
  4. This undated handout provided by the NCAA shows James Isch. The NCAA picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand. Isch joined the national staff in 1998 and has served as the governing body's vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
  5. Penn State coach Joe Paterno shouts before an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-6.
  6. Oregon State coach Mike Riley gestures before an NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas.
  7. Wisconsin running back David Gilreath, right, celebrates with teammates after Gilreath ran in a touchdown during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 in Honolulu.
  8. Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates with the trophy following their win in the NCAA college football Big 12 Conference championship game against Nebraska, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. Texas won 13-12.
  9. Auburn head coach Gene Chizik paces the sideline during an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Auburn, Ala. Hired amid a firestorm of criticism, Chizik has led the Tigers to a 5-0 start and the No. 17 ranking.
  10. Auburn head coach Gene Chizik, left, congratulates Auburn offensive lineman Ryan Pugh (50) after a touchdown against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Auburn, Ala. Hired amid a firestorm of criticism, Chizik has led the Tigers to a 5-0 start and the No. 17 ranking.
  11. Auburn coach Gene Chizik, left, greets Alabama coach Nick Saban after Alabama beat Auburn 26-21 in an NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
  12. Auburn coach Gene Chizik, center, reacts to a personal foul called against his players during an NCAA college football game at Jordan Hare Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Auburn, Ala.
  13. Auburn's Zac Etheridge, walks into a news conference with coach Gene Chizik, right, and his parents Cassandra Kelly and Donald Kelly, left on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Auburn, Ala. Etheridge's fifth vertebrae was cracked and he sustained torn ligaments in his neck in a headfirst collision with teammate Antonio Coleman during last Saturday's NCAA college football against Mississippi.
  14. Auburn coach Gene Chizik, center, reacts after Auburn defender Walter McFadden scores a touchdown on an interception return in the second half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 33-20.
  15. Mississippi coach Houston Nutt, left, and Auburn coach Gene Chizik, second from left, watch as medical staff attend to injured player Zac Etheridge (4) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Auburn, Ala.
  16. Auburn coach Gene Chizik shows his excitement after his team caused Mississippi to fumble on the opening kickoff during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Auburn, Ala.

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