Patrick Nix
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| Patrick Nix | ||
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| Title | Offensive coordinator | |
| College | Miami | |
| Sport | Football | |
| Born | April 7, 1972 | |
| Place of birth | Attalla, Alabama | |
| Career highlights | ||
| Championships | ||
| 2006 ACC Coastal Division Champion | ||
| Playing career | ||
| 1992-95 | Auburn University | |
| Position | Quarterback | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | ||
| 1996-1998 1999-2000 2001 2002-2006 2007-present |
Jacksonville St (AC) Henderson State Samford (WR) Georgia Tech (RB/QB/OC) Miami (OC) |
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Patrick Nix (born April 7, 1972 in Attalla, Alabama) is the current offensive coordinator for the University of Miami Hurricanes football team.[1]
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[edit] Player
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, current head coach for Clemson; and quarterbacks coach Jimbo Fisher, now offensive coordinator at Miami's in-state rival FSU.
[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] Although the offense struggled in Nix's first year much of the troubles can be attributed to lack of talent, especially at the WR and QB position. Miami's inked a talented recruiting class in February, addressing those issues. A true judgement of Nix's tenure can't be made at this time, less than a year after his hire.
[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 to the former Krista Chapman and the couple has four children.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Sun-Sentinel: Patrick Nix accepts job as UM's offensive coordinator. Retrieved on 2007-04-09.
- ^ Amaraneni, Akshay. "Nix's vision invigorates offense", The Technique, 2006-10-27. Retrieved on 2007-03-28.
- ^ Northside Football: Coaches. Retrieved on 2007-04-09.
- ^ Georgia Tech bio. Retrieved on 2007-04-09.
