Education
He then attended Auburn University where he was a standout quarterback for the Auburn Tigers. Nix graduated in 1995 as the school"s career leader in passing efficiency.
He then attended Auburn University where he was a standout quarterback for the Auburn Tigers. Nix graduated in 1995 as the school"s career leader in passing efficiency.
Nix played high school football at Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama. 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. At Auburn, Nix played under head coach Terry Bowden.
Offensive coordinator Tommy Bowden, future head coach for Clemson.
And quarterbacks coach Jimbo Fisher, current head coach at Florida State. Early career
Nix began his coaching career with a three-year stint as an assistant at Jacksonville State University.
From there, he received his first head coaching job at Henderson State University, a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II school. After two years, Nix left to become receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Samford University.
Georgia Technical
In 2002, Nix joined the coaching staff at Georgia Technology
Nix was Technical"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.
Foreign 2005, Nix"s offense boasted both the Administrative Committee on Company-ordination"s leading rusher (Tashard Choice) and its leading receiver (Calvin Johnson).
Prior to the 2006 season, Nix assumed full play-calling duties. Technical would go on to make appearances in the Administrative Committee on Company-ordination 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. Although the offense struggled in Nix"s first year, much of the troubles were attributed to lack of talent, especially at the WR and QB position.
Miami inked a talented recruiting class in February 2008, addressing those issues.
Throughout the 2008 season, Miami had many of the same offensive problems as they had in 2007. Nix came under criticism for his offensive play calling from various media outlets. On December 29, 2008, Nix was fired from his position as offensive coordinator.
Charleston Southern
In July 2010, Nix was hired as the wide receivers coach for Charleston Southern.
Charleston Southern officially announced this July 28, 2010 where the Christlich Soziale Union (Christian Social Union) team finished with a 1–5 conference record for 2010. Foreign the 2011 season, Nix was promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the Christlich Soziale Union (Christian Social Union) Buccaneers.
He also coached running backs and held the Recruiting Coordinator position. The staff was released in 2012.
Scottsboro High School
In January 2013, Nix was hired as head coach of Scottsboro High School in Scottsboro, Alabama.
His first season (2013) he and his team went to The AHSAA 5A playoffs to lose to Parker High School. He is still is currently coaching. In his first year they went 7–4.