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February 02, 2010

Recruiting: Auburn set to sign strong class

With an anticipated top five signing class built primarily on early commitments, Alabama hopes for an even bigger National Signing Day today.


February 01, 2010

Auburn gets commitment from 4-star DT

AUBURN — He’s not Marcus Lattimore, but Auburn landed quite possibly the most important late addition to its 2010 signing class Monday when four-star defensive tackle Jeffrey Whitaker committed to the Tigers.


January 31, 2010

Tigers edge Tide in final seconds
Tigers edge Tide in final seconds

AUBURN — Auburn had three opportunities for redemption Saturday. All three got the Tigers halfway to one of their most-needed wins of the season — against Alabama, nonetheless — but didn’t exactly push them over the top.


January 29, 2010

Sullivan leads the way for struggling Tigers

AUBURN — Auburn coach Jeff Lebo’s and Tiger guard Frankie Sullivan’s opinions clashed Friday when it came to discussing Auburn’s recent stretch of sloppy defense.


January 28, 2010

Rebel guards tame Tigers

AUBURN — Auburn’s offense, as hot as it can be sometimes, simply can’t keep up with its own defense. The latest example was provided Thursday night at Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum, where No. 18 Ole Miss beat the Tigers 87-74.


January 27, 2010

AU guard would like to see more set plays

AUBURN — It took a little loosening up, but Tay Waller may have provided the answer to Auburn’s recent conundrum of playing just one good half of basketball.


January 26, 2010

McFadden preparing for the next step
McFadden preparing for the next step

Walt McFadden has yet to receive an invitation to next month’s NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and, odds are, he probably won’t be a last-minute addition.


January 22, 2010

Auburn travels to Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt and its roster of international transplants didn’t receive much preseason hype and still doesn’t have a number next to its name.


January 20, 2010

OL recruit Mack picks Auburn

AUBURN — Auburn’s offensive line of the future looks a lot better than it did this time last year, especially after the news Wednesday that big Eric Mack of St. Matthews, S.C., would sign with the Tigers in 2010.


January 19, 2010

Auburn, LSU eye first SEC victories

The only SEC team that might be more desperate for a win than Auburn will be the one it faces on the road tonight.


January 18, 2010

Auburn OC Gus Malzahn planning to stay put
Auburn OC Gus Malzahn planning to stay put

AUBURN — Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn rejected an overture from the search firm hired by Louisiana Tech and appears poised to return to Auburn for the 2010 season, the Opelika-Auburn News learned Monday.

Former AU linebacker Gregg Carr wins NCAA award
Former AU linebacker Gregg Carr wins NCAA award

AUBURN, Ala.  — Former Auburn football player Gregg Carr has received the 2010 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.


January 16, 2010

Johnson column: Auburn effort brings hope, but is it enough?
Johnson column: Auburn effort brings hope, but is it enough?

AUBURN — Maybe there is hope for this Auburn basketball team after all.

Auburn’s comeback attempt falls just short

AUBURN — Suddenly, there’s hope.

Former Northview standout leaves Auburn football team
Former Northview standout leaves Auburn football team

AUBURN — Auburn will hit the practice field with five new early enrollees this spring, but will be without four of its players from 2009, including former Northview standout linebacker Spencer Pybus.


January 13, 2010

Auburn women hope to build on momentum against Alabama

AUBURN — Three days later, Auburn women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner and the Tigers’ most reliable veteran, Alli Smalley, were still beaming about Sunday’s upset victory at No. 12 LSU.

Auburn looks to beat Tennessee on the road

Frankie Sullivan came to a conclusion earlier this week after an afternoon film session with assistant coach Tim Craft.


January 09, 2010

Auburn loses to South Carolina

AUBURN — For one game, at least, Jeff Lebo had someone other than his players to blame for yet another SEC-opening setback.


January 06, 2010

Auburn beats West Georgia

AUBURN — The question as to whether Auburn would win Tuesday’s non-conference finale against West Georgia was answered right around the time it was officially put on the schedule.


January 05, 2010

Charles Barkley weighs in on different things

MOBILE — Former Auburn and NBA star Charles Barkley was quick to pick who he thought would win Thursday’s BCS Championship Game between Alabama and Texas.


January 03, 2010

Auburn blasts Georgia Southern

AUBURN — Auburn coach Jeff Lebo hoped to use the final two games before SEC play begins as a way to find his best rotation.

Outback Bowl struggles highlight Auburn’s needs

TAMPA, Fla. — In the month between Auburn’s season-ending loss to Alabama and its dramatic overtime victory over Northwestern in the Outback Bowl, Gene Chizik repeatedly classified the difference between seven and eight wins as paramount.


January 01, 2010

Auburn wins wild Outback Bowl in overtime
Auburn wins wild Outback Bowl in overtime

TAMPA, Fla. – At the 7:32 mark of the fourth quarter, it looked like Auburn’s 20th bowl victory in program history was a slam dunk.


December 31, 2009

Top JUCO QB inks with Auburn

Junior college five-star quarterback Cameron Newton has signed with Auburn, according to a release from the university.

Defenses will be challenged in Outback Bowl

TAMPA, Fla. — The guy who could sell a ketchup popsicle to a lady in white gloves wasn’t needed when Pat Fitzgerald’s and Gene Chizik’s offensive coordinators laid out their respective plans of attack.

The Huddle: Auburn vs. Northwestern

Auburn faces Northwestern in the Outback Bowl at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.


December 30, 2009

Auburn’s Chris Todd to play in final game

TAMPA, Fla. — The sight became so familiar that it eventually lost its shock value when spring turned into summer.

Zeke Markshausen’s patience pays off for Northwestern

TAMPA, Fla. — Once you get past Zeke Markshausen’s size — and his name — the first thing you notice is his confidence.

Auburn offense wants more plays

TAMPA — There isn’t a statistical category Gus Malzahn values more than offensive snaps.


December 29, 2009

Auburn tight end moves to H-back

TAMPA, Fla. — There have been few, if any, YouTube clips to take away from Philip Lutzenkirchen’s freshman season, but the foundation appears to be set for the future.

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