Patrick Nix

Last updated
Patrick Nix
Current position
Title Head coach
TeamCentral-Phenix HS, AL
Record44–9
Biographical details
Born Attalla, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1992–1995 Auburn
Position(s) Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1996 Jacksonville State (RB)
1997–1998Jacksonville 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
Overall3–19 (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. He is the father of NFL quarterback Bo Nix.

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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, 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

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]

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]

Central High School

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

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 eldest son Bo was selected by the Denver Broncos 12th overall in the 2024 NFL draft. [9] His youngest son Caleb plays quarterback at Clemson while an adopted son, Tez Johnson, plays wide receiver at Oregon. [10] [11]

Head coaching record

College

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Henderson State Reddies (Gulf South Conference)(1999–2000)
1999 Henderson State2–92–79th
2000 Henderson State1–100–912th
Henderson State:3–192–16
Total:3–19

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References

  1. ↑ Amaraneni, Akshay (October 27, 2006). "Nix's vision invigorates offense". The Technique . Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2007.
  2. ↑ "Sun-Sentinel: Patrick Nix accepts job as UM's offensive coordinator" . Retrieved April 9, 2007.
  3. ↑ "CSU Announces Hiring of Patrick Nix to Football Staff". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011.
  4. ↑ "AHSFHS.org - Alabama High School Football Coaches". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  5. ↑ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  6. ↑ "Central-Phenix City claims Class 7A state title, upsetting 4-time champion Thompson". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  7. ↑ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  8. ↑ "Georgia Tech bio". Archived from the original on March 1, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2007.
  9. ↑ "Freshman Bo Nix named Auburn's starting quarterback". 20 August 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  10. ↑ Greene, Brenna (August 10, 2023). "Tez Johnson, adoptive brother of Oregon QB Bo Nix, poised for breakout season". KOIN.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  11. ↑ Thomas, Ben (January 27, 2022). "Recruiting notes: Caleb Nix decides on Clemson". al. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
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