The Turner Gill vs Gene Chizik isnt as lopsided in favor of Gill as everyone thinks. Chizik was the Def. Coordinator on two consecutive 13-0 teams. One with Texas and one with Auburn. That familiarity with the Auburn football life is huge. And 2 straight 13-0's means the guy knows something. Gill, on the other hand has been mediocre. I believe his record is sub .500 in the MAC. True Chizik's record was poor, but no one wins at Iowa State and the Big 12 has been salty the past few years. Much much much better than the MAC, obviously.
I'm very familiar with Chizik's accomplishments as a coordinator. However, it was never Auburn's defense that needed fixing... which is why this is such a ridiculous hire. Tubbs knew defense as well. What they need is an aggressive offense, which Gill knows all about.
Btw... your Gill argument makes absolutely no sense. If the prerequisite is only a few years of being a head coach, he outshines Chizik hands down. No one wins at Iowa State... but Buffalo has always been such a powerhouse, I suppose?
Buffalo had won a grand total of 10 games in the seven seasons prior to Gill's arrival. They've now won 15 games in three seasons. Dude, he won a championship... and Chizik didn't win a single conference game this year, his second season. I'd say that's pretty lopsided. Check my avatar. I certainly keep up with these things, and the majority of Auburn alumni, even the most redneck ones, would certainly disagree with your take on this.