... Jay Jacobs hired a head football coach with a combined record of 5-19 in a two year stint at Iowa State, the Tiger faithful believed they were witnessing the demise of their beloved football program.

Of course, that man is one Eugene "Gene" Chizik. The man once thought to be the worst possible choice to succeed disgruntled former head coach Tommy Tuberville, is now hailed as the man that will lead the Auburn football program to national prominence.

So why the change of heart from Auburn fans?

Is it because they signed a top 5 recruiting class for 2010? Maybe.

But we all know that one or two top ten recruiting classes doesn't necessarily translate to a winning team. Just look back to Clemson during the Bowden ...

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