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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

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.

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  1. Auburn coach Gene Chizik, left, gives assistant coach Trooper Taylor a high-five while talking on the phone with a recruit's parents, and finding out the recruit will sign to play NCAA college football at Auburn, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Auburn, Ala.
  2. Auburn head coach Gene Chizik, right, points to the scoreboard as he stands with Kodi Burns (18) during the Outback Bowl college football game against Northwestern Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.
  3. TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers talks with running back Ben Tate #44 after an unsportmanlike penalty against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
  4. TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers holds the Outback trophy after an overtime victory against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
  5. TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers talks with running back Ben Tate #44 after an unsportmanlike penalty against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
  6. TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers questions a ruling during play against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
  7. TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers moves players from the field before overtime against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
  8. TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers answers questions at a media press conference December 31, 2009 at the Quorum Hotel in Tampa, Florida. Auburn plays Northwestern in the January 1 Outback Bowl.
  9. Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley, who served a one-game NCAA suspension and did not play, celebrates a victory over Chattanooga from the stands at the end of the second half of an NCAA first-round college basketball game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Oklahoma State defeated Chattanooga 70-63.
  10. North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell yells during an NCAA first-round college basketball game against Gonzaga Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Seattle. Gonzaga won 82-76.
  11. Marist players watch from the bench during an NCAA college basketball first-round game against Georgetown Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Berkeley, Calif.
  12. California's head coach Mike Montgomery speaks during an NCAA college basketball news conference in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 20, 2010. California plays Duke in the second-round Sunday.
  13. California's head coach Mike Montgomery speaks during an NCAA college basketball news conference in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 20, 2010. California plays Duke in the second-round Sunday.
  14. James Madison coach Kenny Brooks watches his team during NCAA college basketball practice, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Constant Center in Norfolk, Va. James Madison plays Temple in ae first round game on Sunday.
  15. California's Jerome Randle, right, smiles during an NCAA college basketball news conference in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 20, 2010. California's Patrick Christopher, left, looks on. California is to play Duke in the second round on Sunday.
  16. Cleveland State's Kailey Klein shoots a free throw during NCAA college basketball practice in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Cleveland State plays Notre Dame in a first-round game on Sunday.

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