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Auburn Fires Gene Chizik after 3-9 Season

By: AP Email
Posted: Sun 2:09 PM, Nov 25, 2012

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn has fired coach Gene Chizik.

Auburn announced Sunday that Chizik was dismissed two years after leading the Tigers to their first national title since 1957. The Tigers closed with a 49-0 loss to No. 2 Alabama that was the second-most lopsided Iron Bowl game ever and worst since 1948.

The move came after a 3-9 season without any Southeastern Conference wins. It was the most losses by an Auburn team since an 0-10 season in 1950.

Chizik had three years left on a contract worth $3.5 million annually. The announcement came after a team meeting.

The Tigers were outscored 150-21 in their final three SEC games.

He finished 33-19 and 15-17 in SEC games.


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