Patrick Nix

Patrick Nix (born April 7, 1972) is an American football coach and former player.

Playing career

Nix played high school football at Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama. He then attended Auburn University where he was a standout quarterback for the Auburn Tigers. He came in for an injured Stan White against 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 Florida State.

Coaching career

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 Henderson State University, a NCAA Division II school. After two years, Nix left to become receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Samford University.

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.^[1] Tech would go on to make appearances in the ACC Championship Game and the Gator Bowl.

Miami

In January 2007, Nix was hired by Miami to serve as offensive coordinator under head coach Randy Shannon.^[2] 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, Nix was fired from his position as offensive coordinator.

Charleston Southern

In July 2010, Nix was hired as the wide receivers coach for Charleston Southern. Charleston Southern officially announced this July 28, 2010 ^[3] 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 coached running backs and held the Recruiting Coordinator position. The staff was released in 2012.

Scottsboro High School

In January 2013, Nix was hired as head coach of Scottsboro High School in Scottsboro, Alabama. His first season (2013) he and his team went to The AHSAA 5A playoffs to lose to Parker High School. He is still is currently coaching. When Nix took over at Scottsboro, they had won only three games in three seasons. In his first year they went 7–4.

Personal life

Nix is the son of Conrad Nix and Patsy Nix. Conrad is a retired coach with 300 wins and two consecutive state championships. He retired in 2009 from Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. Nix is married to the former Krista Chapman, and the couple has four children.^[4]

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