Patrick Nix is an

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coach and former player. He played college football as a

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at Auburn University from 1992 to 1995. Nix served as the head football coach at

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from 1999 to 2000, compiling a record of 3–19.

Playing career

Nix played

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at Etowah High School in

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. He then attended Auburn University, where he was a standout

for the

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. He came in for an injured Stan White against

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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

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; offensive coordinator

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, future head coach for Clemson; and quarterbacks coach Jimbo Fisher, current head coach at

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. Nix holds the Auburn passing record for the most pass completions in a game with 34 completions against Arkansas.

Coaching career

Georgia Tech

In 2002, Nix joined the coaching staff at

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. 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 (

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) and its leading receiver (

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). Prior to the 2006 season, Nix assumed full play-calling duties. 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.

Charleston Southern

In July 2010, Nix was hired as the wide receivers coach for Charleston Southern. Charleston Southern officially announced this July 28, 2010.

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

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. Nix is married to the former Krista Chapman, and the couple has four children. Nix's son, Bo Nix, was named starting quarterback for Nix's alma mater, the

, on August 20, 2019.

Head coaching record

College

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nix, Patrick Living people 1972 births American football quarterbacks Auburn Tigers football players Charleston Southern Buccaneers football coaches Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football coaches Henderson State Reddies football coaches Jacksonville State Gamecocks football coaches Miami Hurricanes football coaches Samford Bulldogs football coaches High school football coaches in Alabama People from Etowah County, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama