Patrick Nix
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| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Central-Phenix HS, AL |
| Record | 44–9 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | Attalla, Alabama, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1992–1995 | Auburn |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1996 | Jacksonville State (RB) |
| 1997–1998 | Jacksonville State (QB) |
| 1999–2000 | Henderson State |
| 2001 | Samford (WR) |
| 2002–2006 | Georgia Tech (RB/QB/OC) |
| 2007–2008 | Miami (FL) (OC) |
| 2010 | Charleston Southern (WR/RC) |
| 2011–12 | Charleston Southern (OC/WR/RC) |
| 2013–2016 | Scottsboro HS (AL) |
| 2017–2020 | Pinson Valley HS (AL) |
| 2020–present | Phenix City Central HS (AL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–19 (college) 97–31 (high school) |
Patrick Nix is an American football coach and former player. He played college football as a quarterback at Auburn University from 1992 to 1995. Nix served as the head football coach at Henderson State University from 1999 to 2000, compiling a record of 3–19.
Playing career[edit]
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, former head coach at Texas A&M. Nix holds the Auburn passing record for the most pass completions in a game with 34 completions against Arkansas.
Coaching career[edit]
Georgia Tech[edit]
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[edit]
In January 2007, Nix was hired by Miami to serve as offensive coordinator under head coach Randy Shannon.[2]
Charleston Southern[edit]
In July 2010, Nix was hired as the wide receivers coach for Charleston Southern. Charleston Southern officially announced this July 28, 2010.[3]
Central High School[edit]
In 2020, Patrick Nix became the Head coach at Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. Through his first four seasons, Nix has a 44-9 record overall Nix has taken Central to the state title game twice, winning in 2023, made playoffs all four seasons, and won the Region thrice. Nix has brought Central to multiple Alabama State #1 rankings and multiple region titles.[4][5][6] Nix's 2021 Central team set a team record for scoring 586 points in a season. They also set a record for most points in a game with 77 as well as most points by both teams with 118.[7]
Personal life[edit]
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.[8] Nix's son, Bo Nix, was the starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks from 2022 to 2023 after playing for Auburn from 2019 to 2021,[9] while Nix’s younger son Caleb Nix plays quarterback at Clemson and Nix’s adopted son Tez Johnson plays wide receiver at Oregon.[10][11]
Head coaching record[edit]
College[edit]
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson State Reddies (Gulf South Conference) (1999–2000) | |||||||||
| 1999 | Henderson State | 2–9 | 2–7 | 9th | |||||
| 2000 | Henderson State | 1–10 | 0–9 | 12th | |||||
| Henderson State: | 3–19 | 2–16 | |||||||
| Total: | 3–19 | ||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ Amaraneni, Akshay (October 27, 2006). "Nix's vision invigorates offense". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2007.
- ^ "Sun-Sentinel: Patrick Nix accepts job as UM's offensive coordinator". Retrieved April 9, 2007.
- ^ "CSU Announces Hiring of Patrick Nix to Football Staff". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011.
- ^ "AHSFHS.org - Alabama High School Football Coaches". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Central-Phenix City claims Class 7A state title, upsetting 4-time champion Thompson". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Georgia Tech bio". Archived from the original on March 1, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2007.
- ^ "Freshman Bo Nix named Auburn's starting quarterback". 20 August 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ Greene, Brenna (August 10, 2023). "Tez Johnson, adoptive brother of Oregon QB Bo Nix, poised for breakout season". KOIN.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (January 27, 2022). "Recruiting notes: Caleb Nix decides on Clemson". al. Retrieved 2023-08-20.