Three new coaches came into the SEC last year and all three inherited teams that didn't make a bowl game and generally had a worse than expected year.

With three of the first 12 games gone in the regular season, I guess if would be fair to give each a first quarter score or grade.

Gene Chizik

He inherited an offensive mess and a defense that didn't play up to usual. He had quarterback controversies and recruiting that wasn't all that great to boot.

Of the three, he was perhaps the most surprising pick. He was the actually booed by some of the Auburn faithful at first, but now even the most wary skeptic is willing to give him a chance.

He has worked hard, kept out of controversy, kept ...

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