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The Beginning of the Chris Haig Era 
Posted on January 25, 2014 at 12:39 AM.

Titans Take the Risky Route, Hire Haig as Coach



By DeMario Spurlock, NFL.com Coaching Correspondent, 8/1/13

NASHVILLE-We start off the month of August with some big news, as former Central Michigan head coach Chris Haig has been appointed Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans. While this hire may shock most casual fans, NFL teams have had their eyes on Haig for some time. Despite their interest, Haig is still someone who brings a lot of risk and reward with him to the NFL.


A former tight end for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Haig got his start in coaching in 2001 with his alma mater, Belltown High School in Detroit, Michigan. During that time, Haig began to develop his signature spread playbook, relying on receivers and deep passing for quick scores. Using his offense, Haig led Belltown to three straight appearances in the Michigan 5-A championship game, as well as a victory in 2003. As a result of his success, offers from FBS schools began rolling in, and he had no choice but to take one.


In 2006, Haig became the offensive coordinator for the Boise State Broncos. Immediately after his arrival, Boise State began a period of success, including an undefeated season in 2008 and a Fiesta Bowl win. During his time with the Broncos, Haig added some plays from coach Chris Petersen's innovative Pistol offense into his playbook, giving it some new depth. Haig left the program at the end of 2010 after chose not to renew his expired contract.


After his departure from Boise State, Haig received several head coach offers from schools all over the country. However, he had eyes on only one: childhood favorite Central Michigan. Immediately after his arrival, Haig put forth huge amounts of effort in recruiting the best dual-threat quarterbacks, speedy halfbacks, and tough receivers to play for the Chippewas. His offense took the MAC by storm as well, and in his first year coaching, CMU finished runner-up in the conference and defeated Marshall 21-17. The next year was even better, as Central Michigan went 11-1, won the MAC, and earned a trip to the BCS Fiesta Bowl, where they were defeated by Sam Bradford-led Oklahoma, 40-28.


Now, as a result of his incredible collegiate performance, Chris Haig finds himself in the hot seat at Tennessee. Time will tell whether he will lead the Titans to the summit of the NFL and become one of the all-time greats of coaching, or fall by the wayside like so many others before him.


DeMario Spurlock played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1983-1995 and coached the Philadelphia Eagles from 1998-2002. He is currently NFL.com's Coaching correspondent and an analyst for ESPN. Follow him on Twitter at @Thelegitdemario.
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