At 5–19, the odds against Gene Chizik leading Auburn to a national championship were staggering. But the odds were about to change. All In chronicles the remarkable journey of Gene Chizik, who in two short years went from being the much-maligned 5–19 coach of the Iowa State Cyclones to the undefeated AP SEC Coach of the Year of the 2010 national champion Auburn Tigers. Coach Chizik shares never-before-told stories about his controversial head coaching career—from his highly contentious departure from Iowa State and his heavily criticized appointment at Auburn to his historic 2010 championship run and all the unexpected twists, turns, tragedies, and triumphs along the way. As he recounts his journey, he opens up about the pivotal role his faith has played in his life and career, and he shares his time-tested secrets to success, both on and off the field.
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"Great insight into the inner-workings of college football in the South. Chizik let us in on the secrets of his success, including his management style. I learned a lot from this book. And...GREAT ENDING! I was biting my nails to see if we would win the national championship. War Eagle!"
— Nina (5 out of 5 stars)
" AUsome! Loved every chapter! I'm very thankful for a national championship but more so for such a man of character at Auburn. Chiz' book was so inspiring. We all are here to glorify God by fulfilling His purpose and serving others. "
— Dana, 11/22/2013" A great book by a great coach. "
— Catherine, 12/9/2012" I didnt know what to expect.....I have always been proud to be an Auburn Tiger, but now I am much prouder to have a man of faith and conviction to be our leader of young athletes. What an example he is to all of us. I'm All In Coach! War Eagle!! "
— Tammy, 9/8/2012" Love Auburn Tigers and a diehard fan. I learned a lot from reading his book that I probably wouldn't have. His love for the sport and his faith in God makes Chizik a great coach no matter what team he's coaching. War Eagle!!!! "
— Jessica, 9/1/2011" I may have gotten my hand on an advanced copy somewhere...and it's awesome! It was cool to see which players Coach Chizik spoke highy of and which he left out. And I got goosebumbs reading the description of the national championship. Yes. Do what we do. "
— Rachel, 6/25/2011Gene Chizik was the head coach of the Auburn University football team from 2009–2012. In 2010 he led Auburn to an undefeated season and a BCS National Championship. During his playing days he was a linebacker for the University of Florida.
David Thomas, an award-winning former sports journalist, is a national bestselling author and coauthor of seven books. He lives near Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife and their two children.
Kelly Dolan is a voice-over artist, filmmaker, and creative media producer based in Chicago. He also produces two podcasts Ears of Steel: The Podcast, a weekly travel & entertainment podcast hosted by author Bart Scott, and Stay Cool, Geek, a comedy podcast hosted by writer/director Kurt Larson. In addition to his media work, he is a voice artist who records radio spots, product demo narrations, and audiobooks for companies such as The New York Times, Zondervan, and Oasis Audio.