Why Chris Petersen.

1. He is proven
- 35-3 as a head coach.
- BCS bowl win over Oklahoma.
- High powered offense with a running game.
- He can recruit. Kids want to play in his offense.
- He has been an assistant at a BCS program.

2. He is 44 and likely to be at Auburn as long or longer than Tubby.

3. He is not a Scientologist! This was a joke by an Idaho fan that turned into a rumor and is now believed by most as truth. It is not true, he is a Catholic. End of story.

4. His players Love him, the fans love him and the school loves him.

5. He is young, he is a hot name and he can have an Urban Meyer like effect on the program.

6. He has National appeal to draw in a larger recruiting base.

7. He brings hype and excitment to the program.

8. Get him now or wish you got him later.

9. He can be had for a resonable price.

10. He is fresh and can energize a fan base an a program.