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October 16, 2009
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.
October 15, 2009
Auburn basketball begins practice
AUBURN — A surprisingly strong finish followed by the harsh realities of NCAA Tournament qualification have given the Auburn basketball team a bit of an edge heading into the 2009-10 season.
Auburn offense adjusts
AUBURN — It’s not as if Gus Malzahn’s offense is brand new to the college football world.
October 14, 2009
Auburn offensive lineman Aubrey Phillips leaves team, school
AUBURN — Freshman offensive lineman Aubrey Phillips, who has been out since the second day of practice with unspecified, non-football related medical issues, has withdrawn from classes and left the team for now, coach Gene Chizik said Wednesday.
October 13, 2009
Auburn coach Gene Chizik defends Antonio Coleman
AUBURN — Gene Chizik came to the defense of banged-up Antonio Coleman on Tuesday, saying that the preseason All-SEC defensive end’s recent stats are not indicative of his production.
Auburn’s Ben Tate thrives in current offense
AUBURN — When he met with reporters after Auburn’s first spring practice, running backs coach Curtis Luper had seen enough from Ben Tate to make a seemingly outlandish proclamation.
October 12, 2009
Auburn’s Coleman eager to turn defense around
AUBURN — The bags of ice wrapped in Saran Wrap and strapped to Antonio Coleman, one for his injured wrist and another for his chronically ailing knee, were a tough sight to miss when the hulking 6-foot-3, 261-pound defensive lineman slowly walked through the Auburn Athletic Complex late Sunday night.
October 11, 2009
Auburn notebook: Loss brings Tigers down to earth
AUBURN — An ugly loss on the nationally televised opening act to a college football Saturday was more than enough to sway voters’ opinions on the previously undefeated Tigers.
October 10, 2009
Auburn notes: Eltoro Freeman stays home
Linebacker Eltoro Freeman, who has struggled to adjust from junior-college football to FBS ball and played just two series against Tennessee last week, did not make the trip for Saturday’s game because of “personal reasons,” Gene Chizik said.
Arkansas embarrasses Auburn
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Gus Malzahn may have provided an unfortunate sneak preview for Saturday’s lackluster performance when he expressed mild concern after what he saw as a disappointing Tuesday practice.
Auburn faces potent offense in Arkansas
Throughout the week, as safeties coach Tommy Thigpen prepared for today’s 11 a.m. kick with the Razorbacks, Thigpen, when thinking up similarities to Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett, kept going back to some of the quarterbacks he faced during his time at Bowling Green.
October 09, 2009
The Huddle: Auburn Edition
Sports editor Jon Johnson recaps the Auburn-Tennessee game and gives a preview on Auburn’s matchup with Arkansas set for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.
October 08, 2009
Auburn’s Wes Byrum improved this year
Less is more for kicker Wes Byrum.
October 07, 2009
2009 Tigers full of unity
AUBURN — There was, perhaps, no better moment to signify the lack of unity and belief on the 2008 Auburn football team than when tailback Ben Tate sat down in front of reporters one day after the Tigers’ 14-13 loss at Vanderbilt.
AU notes: Former Northview standout Pybus likely out for season
With two players eliminated from the unit, Chizik said the Tigers will keep pressing on with the five linebackers they’ve used on a regular basis so far this season.
Daren Bates took long road to Auburn
AUBURN — Daren Bates had plenty going for him at his private high school in Memphis.
October 05, 2009
Healthy Eddins gets his chance
AUBURN — Before Sunday, junior offensive guard Bart Eddins, iPod in hand and ice on his knee, would frequently pop his head into the Rane Room — Auburn’s hub for weekly interviews inside the Athletic Complex — and joke that he was just too busy to talk.
Auburn notes: JUCO transfer Freeman struggling
Instead of the highly recruited junior-college transfer outside linebacker, Auburn has relied on Adam Herring, who didn’t take a snap at practice until the season opener, at outside linebacker, with much more frequency during the first half of the season.
October 04, 2009
Auburn moves into rankings at No. 17 in AP poll
AUBURN — For just a moment Sunday, it appeared Gene Chizik was ready to embrace Auburn’s arrival under the national spotlight.
Philip Pierre-Louis returns for Auburn
Philip Pierre-Louis’ yearlong journey from a shredded knee and off-field problems that put him at the bottom of Gene Chizik’s depth chart ended in Rocky Top.
Auburn’s Wes Byrum on target so far
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Last year, it would have been a nail-biter.
Auburn beats Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tigers picked up their first four wins of the season with a surprisingly efficient offense that relied on a breakneck pace.
Alabama’s Trent Richardson barely avoids key safety
Alabama survived a replay review when Trent Richardson was stopped inches out of the Alabama end zone midway through the second quarter.
October 03, 2009
Auburn wants repeat of 2004 Tennessee game
When Travis Williams thinks back on Auburn’s 2004 game at Tennessee, the first thing that crosses his mind is one of the more obvious tidbits to take away from the Tigers’ 34-10 romp.
October 01, 2009
Auburn, Tennessee trade compliments
AUBURN — Perhaps Gus Malzahn and the Kiffins are trying to kill each other with kindness.
September 30, 2009
Auburn still deciding on punt returner
AUBURN — Jay Boulware, Auburn’s tight ends and special teams coordinator, sat down in front of a few cameras and a bunch of recorders Wednesday with his focus divided.
Ariton star Sanders reportedly switches commitment from Bama to Auburn
Apparently Auburn’s atmosphere at the West Virginia game a few weeks back had a strong impact on Ariton senior standout Craig Sanders.
The Huddle: Auburn Edition
Dothan Eagle Sports Editor Jon Johnson reviews Auburn’s game against Ball State and previews the Saturday, Oct. 3 game against the Tennessee Volunteers.
September 29, 2009
Auburn not troubled by lack of respect
AUBURN — Auburn is one of just four undefeated teams yet to be ranked, three if you’re limiting it to 4-0 teams and the only one left out among the SEC’s four unbeatens.
September 28, 2009
AU notebook: Players not too concerned with vocal Vols fans
AUBURN — More than 100,000 people will be trying to make the atmosphere absolutely miserable, the snap count might have to go silent and hand signals will likely be used as the primary form of communication.
News editor Christie Kulavich guides you to fun events happening in the Wiregrass.
Sports writer Drew Champlin writes about the latest sports news from Troy University.
Reporters Lance Griffin and Debbie Ingram write about latest news released on the country music development planned for Houston County.
