... game long enough to know the stakes.  He knows that his hiring was not popular among Auburn fans. He understands that the key to Auburn's future success lies in recruiting. He recognizes that in order to quell the fan unease and to help build recruiting momentum, his first Auburn team has to, at the very least, show improvement. 

When Chizik announced last week that Chris Todd had earned the role as Auburn's starting quarterback he had to know that the decision would have detractors. 

Knowing that and also being aware of the urgency of getting off to a positive start, the decision to start Todd is a bold move.

It defies conventional wisdom and...

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