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One constant vs. Bama: Chavis

FAYETTEVILLE -- No matter where John Chavis has coached in the SEC, one thing remains constant.

The man known as "Chief" always plays Alabama.

Chavis, in his first season as the University of Arkansas' defensive coordinator, will go against Alabama for the 30th consecutive season when the Razorbacks play the No. 1 Crimson Tide today.

"I can't think of another guy that's done that, faced Alabama as many times as Chief," said Gene Chizik, the former Auburn coach who now works for ESPN. "That's incredible.

"Chief will always have a good feel for those guys.