Patrick Nix
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Patrick Nix is a college football
coach and former player in the United States
.
in Attalla, Alabama
. Nix was a standout quarterback
at Auburn University
, where he came in for an injured Stan White vs. Alabama
to help lead the Tigers to a perfect 11-0 record during his sophomore season in 1993
. Nix graduated in 1995 as the school's career leader in passing efficiency. At Auburn, Nix played under head coach Terry Bowden
; offensive coordinator Tommy Bowden
, future head coach for Clemson
; and quarterbacks coach Jimbo Fisher
, current head coach at FSU
.
. From there, he received his first head coaching job at Division II Henderson State University
. After two years, Nix left to become receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Samford University
.
. Nix was Tech's running backs coach and recruiting coordinator during his first year. In 2003, he served as quarterbacks coach and running game coordinator . In 2004, he was elevated to offensive coordinator while continuing on as quarterbacks coach. For 2005, Nix's offense boasted both the ACC's leading rusher (Tashard Choice
) and its leading receiver (Calvin Johnson
). Prior to the 2006 season, Nix assumed full play-calling duties. Tech would go on to make appearances in the ACC Championship Game
and the Gator Bowl
.
.
Although the offense struggled in Nix's first year, much of the troubles were attributed to lack of talent, especially at the WR and QB position. Miami inked a talented recruiting class in February 2008, addressing those issues. Throughout the 2008 season, Miami had many of the same offensive problems as they had in 2007. Nix came under criticism for his offensive play calling from various media outlets.
On December 29, 2008, Patrick Nix was fired from his position as offensive coordinator.
For the 2011 season, Nix was promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the CSU Buccaneers. He also coaches running backs and holds the Recruiting Coordinator position.
located in Warner Robins, Georgia
. Nix is married to the former Krista Chapman and the couple has four children.
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
coach and former player in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Player
Patrick Nix began his career at Etowah High SchoolEtowah High School (Alabama)
Etowah High School is a public high school located in Attalla, Alabama that educates students in grades 9-12, and was founded in 1909. Its mascot is the blue devil. It is currently housed in the third building of the schools history. Etowah has a very outstanding athletic program...
in Attalla, Alabama
Attalla, Alabama
Attalla is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 6,474. -2000 Census data:...
. Nix was a standout quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
at Auburn University
Auburn Tigers football
Only Mohamed Amin Abughadir set the record with 1,890 yards in 1 season. He was the QB for Auburn in 1998.The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in college football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing in the Western Division of the...
, where he came in for an injured Stan White vs. Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide football
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to help lead the Tigers to a perfect 11-0 record during his sophomore season in 1993
1993 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season saw Florida State crowned national champions, but not without controversy.Under the Bowl Coalition, undefeated Big 8 champ and #2 ranked Nebraska hosted ACC champ and #1 ranked Florida State in the Orange Bowl...
. Nix graduated in 1995 as the school's career leader in passing efficiency. At Auburn, Nix played under head coach Terry Bowden
Terry Bowden
Terry Bowden is an American football coach at the University of North Alabama. Bowden was previously the head coach at Salem University , Samford University , and Auburn University . Bowden is the son of former Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden...
; offensive coordinator Tommy Bowden
Tommy Bowden
Tommy Bowden is an American football coach who served as the head coach at Clemson University from 1999 until October 13, 2008...
, future head coach for Clemson
Clemson Tigers football
The Clemson Tigers football team is an American football team from Clemson University in South Carolina. It competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
; and quarterbacks coach Jimbo Fisher
Jimbo Fisher
John James "Jimbo" Fisher is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently head coach at Florida State University....
, current head coach at FSU
Florida State Seminoles football
The Florida State Seminoles football team represents Florida State University in college football. The Florida State Seminoles compete in NCAA Division I-FBS and are members of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
.
Early career
Nix began his coaching career with a three-year stint as an assistant at Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University is a regional public coeducational university located in Jacksonville, Alabama, USA. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State offers programs of study in four academic units leading to Bachelor's, Master's, and Education Specialist degrees, in addition to continuing and...
. From there, he received his first head coaching job at Division II Henderson State University
Henderson State University
Henderson State University, founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, is a four-year public liberal arts university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. It is Arkansas's only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges...
. After two years, Nix left to become receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Samford University
Samford University
Samford University, founded as Howard College is a private, coeducational, Alabama Baptist Convention-affiliated university located in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It includes the , Cumberland School of Law, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Brock School of Business, Ida V....
.
Georgia Tech
In 2002, Nix joined the coaching staff at Georgia TechGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets football
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represents the Georgia Institute of Technology in collegiate level football. While the team is officially designated as the Yellow Jackets, it is also referred to as the Ramblin' Wreck. The Yellow Jackets are a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
. Nix was Tech's running backs coach and recruiting coordinator during his first year. In 2003, he served as quarterbacks coach and running game coordinator . In 2004, he was elevated to offensive coordinator while continuing on as quarterbacks coach. For 2005, Nix's offense boasted both the ACC's leading rusher (Tashard Choice
Tashard Choice
Tashard J. Choice , is an American football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He played collegiately at Georgia Tech. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.Choice began his collegiate career at The University of Oklahoma but...
) and its leading receiver (Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson (American football)
Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
). Prior to the 2006 season, Nix assumed full play-calling duties. Tech would go on to make appearances in the ACC Championship Game
ACC Championship Game
The Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game is an American college football game held on the first Saturday in December by the Atlantic Coast Conference each year to determine its football champion. The game pits the champion of the Coastal Division against the champion of the Atlantic Division in a game...
and the Gator Bowl
Gator Bowl
The Gator Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Held continuously since 1946, it is the sixth oldest college bowl, as well as the first one ever televised nationally...
.
Miami
In January 2007, Nix was hired by Miami to serve as offensive coordinator under head coach Randy ShannonRandy Shannon
Randy Lennard Shannon is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Miami from 2007 to 2010. Shannon played football at Miami and then with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL....
.
Although the offense struggled in Nix's first year, much of the troubles were attributed to lack of talent, especially at the WR and QB position. Miami inked a talented recruiting class in February 2008, addressing those issues. Throughout the 2008 season, Miami had many of the same offensive problems as they had in 2007. Nix came under criticism for his offensive play calling from various media outlets.
On December 29, 2008, Patrick Nix was fired from his position as offensive coordinator.
Charleston Southern
In July 2010, Patrick Nix was hired as the WR coach for Charleston Southern. Charleston Southern officially announced this July 28, 2010 where the CSU team finished with a 1-5 conference record for 2010.For the 2011 season, Nix was promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the CSU Buccaneers. He also coaches running backs and holds the Recruiting Coordinator position.
Personal life
Patrick Nix is the son of Conrad Nix, the head coach of Northside High SchoolNorthside High School (Warner Robins, Georgia)
Northside High School The Guantanamo Bay detention camp is an illegal detainment and interrogation facility of the United States located within Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. The facility was established in 2002 by the Bush Administration to hold detainees from the war in Afghanistan and later Iraq...
located in Warner Robins, Georgia
Warner Robins, Georgia
Warner Robins is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located primarily in Houston County with a small portion in Peach County. The city has its own metropolitan statistical area . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,804...
. Nix is married to the former Krista Chapman and the couple has four children.