Patrick Nix

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**Patrick Nix**
School as a player
Date of birth	April 7, 1972
Place of birth	Attalla, Alabama
Sport	Football
College	Miami
Title	Offensive coordinator
Championships won	2006 ACC Coastal Division Champion
1992-95	Auburn University
Position	Quarterback
Coaching positions

Patrick Nix is the current offensive coordinator for the University of Miami Hurricanes football team.^[1]

1 Player
2 Coach
3 Personal life
4 References

[edit] Player

Nix was a standout quarterback at Auburn University, where he led 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.

[edit] Coach

[edit] Early career

Nix began his coaching career with a three-year stint as an assistant at Jacksonville State University. 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.

[edit] Georgia Tech

In 2002, Nix joined the coaching staff at Georgia Tech. 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.^[2] Tech would go on to make appearances in the ACC Championship Game and the Gator Bowl.

[edit] Miami

In January 2007, Nix was hired by Miami to serve as offensive coordinator under head coach Randy Shannon.^[1]

[edit] Personal life

Patrick Nix is the son of Conrad Nix, the head coach of Northside High School located in Warner Robins, Georgia.^[3] Nix is married with three children.^[4]