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November 04, 2009

AU notebook: Freshman Stallworth catching on

AUBURN — Gene Chizik calls the first few months for his freshmen players a “whirlwind.”


November 03, 2009

Auburn’s Demond Washington makes adjustment to new role

AUBURN — With the few bodies coach Gene Chizik has at his disposal in Auburn’s secondary, there’s no other choice, he said, but to put the best four players on the field.

Auburn’s Zac Etheridge speaks to media about injury
Auburn’s Zac Etheridge speaks to media about injury

AUBURN — Zac Etheridge arrived at the East Alabama Medical Center early Saturday afternoon with something to prove — something to relieve the flood of emotions overtaking his parents, who were already stationed next to his hospital bed.


November 02, 2009

Carter giving Auburn defense a spark

AUBURN — Before the season, a number of Auburn’s defensive players talked a lot about getting their “swagger” back — whatever that is.

Auburn’s Zac Etheridge released from the hospital

AUBURN — Safety Zac Etheridge was released from the hospital Monday, an apparent major step forward in his path to a full recovery.


November 01, 2009

Auburn shows heart in win over Ole Miss

AUBURN — Sometimes, the will to win overrides a lack of talent.

Auburn players’ thoughts with Zac Etheridge

Mike Slade’s heart sank into his cleats.

Auburn blasts Ole Miss

AUBURN — Two old friends — one from just a month ago and another from yesteryear — returned to Jordan-Hare Stadium just in time for an Auburn team desperate for a pick-me-up.


October 30, 2009

The Huddle: Auburn Edition

Sports editor Jon Johnson previews Auburn’s matchup with Ole Miss at 11:21 Saturday, Oct. 31.

Auburn’s Eltoro Freeman adjusting to college game

AUBURN — Eltoro Freeman stood alone on the Tennessee sidelines, more than 20 yards away from the rest of his teammates throughout the entire second half of Auburn’s biggest win of the season.


October 28, 2009

Auburn notes: Fannin taking on bigger role

AUBURN — Mario Fannin doesn’t have near the jets of Onterio McCalebb, but he might be called upon to fill the potential void if the speedy freshman’s bum ankle isn’t good to go Saturday against Ole Miss.


October 27, 2009

Auburn player tears ACL

AUBURN — Auburn women’s basketball’s Reneisha Hobbs blew out her ACL during practice Sunday and will likely miss the entire 2009-10 season, coach Nell Fortner said Tuesday.

Patrick Trahan makes return trip to Auburn

AUBURN — When Ole Miss linebacker Patrick Trahan comes back to Auburn on Saturday, he better bring his checkbook.

Auburn’s Gus Malzahn, former boss Houston Nutt far from friends

AUBURN — Houston Nutt and Gus Malzahn aren’t talking to each other much these days.


October 26, 2009

Injury to ankle has slowed AU’s McCalebb

AUBURN — The zip has been gone, and with it, so has a major component of the Auburn offense.


October 25, 2009

Auburn notebook: Tigers change Sunday practice routine

AUBURN — On the third Sunday after its third consecutive loss, a beat-up Auburn team rested.

Penalties hurt Auburn

Earlier in the week, offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn said he was going to do everything in his power to not let another penalty-infested quarter happen again.

LSU blasts Auburn

BATON ROUGE, La. — Pick your favorite LSU-themed cliche. Any and all will likely work to describe what happened to Auburn on Saturday at Death Valley.


October 23, 2009

Auburn players say losing streak will end
Auburn players say losing streak will end

The Tigers are 5-2, still in the mix for the SEC West crown — with a whole lot of wins and a few prayers — and by no means discouraged with their season to date heading into tonight’s primetime showdown with No. 9 LSU in Baton Rouge.


October 22, 2009

Auburn notes: Reserve corner Adams dismissed

AUBURN — The dismissal of reserve cornerback Harry Adams on Thursday struck another blow to Auburn’s already precarious depth on defense and special teams.

The Huddle: Auburn Edition

Sports editor Jon Johnson takes at look at Auburn’s loss to Kentucky and previews the matchup against LSU in Baton Rouge set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009


October 21, 2009

Auburn notebook: McNeil likely headed for redshirt

AUBURN — Safety Mike McNeil will not play Saturday against LSU and it’s looking more and more like 2009 might be chalked up as a wash for the junior safety.


October 20, 2009

Auburn coaches insist Chris Todd is OK

AUBURN — Faced with a number of questions regarding the health of Chris Todd, Gene Chizik and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn defiantly denied Tuesday that anything is wrong with the senior quarterback.

Auburn faces tough test from LSU despite numbers

AUBURN — The numbers say LSU is a worse offense than Auburn is a bad defense.


October 19, 2009

Auburn QB says arm strength just fine

AUBURN — Retrospectively, Chris Todd’s struggles of a year ago came back to his ailing throwing shoulder.


October 18, 2009

Auburn tries to regroup after 4th quarter meltdown

AUBURN — Before Saturday’s game against Kentucky, Auburn coach Gene Chizik told the Tigers that games seven, eight and nine were the most important when it comes to execution.

Auburn notebook: Offense hits the skids

With their 46-yard output Saturday, the Tigers have combined for just 75 first-quarter yards of total offense in the past two games

Auburn falls to Kentucky

AUBURN — The first self-directed boos of the 2009 Auburn season were heard Saturday at 9:24 p.m.


October 16, 2009

Auburn takes Kentucky seriously
Auburn takes Kentucky seriously

You think it’d be forgivable if the Tigers were overlooking the beat-up Wildcats heading into tonight’s kickoff at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The Huddle: Auburn Edition

Sports editor Jon Johnson recaps Auburn’s loss to Arkansas and looks ahead to the Saturday, Oct. 17 matchup against Kentucky.

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