Malzahn gives highlights for new season
(03/26/13 11:23pm)
Spring practice starts Wednesday, March 27 for Auburn football and new head coach Gus Malzahn says he's excited to get back on the field with the Tigers.
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Two-game split awards softball a win against Charlotte and a loss to Minnesota
(03/03/13 3:42am)
Auburn softball earned a two-game split Saturday, March 2, defeating Charlotte 2-1 and losing to Minnesota 4-3 in eight innings. Auburn (15-5) closes out the War Eagle Classic with a 2 p.m. game Sunday against Southern University. "We had two really good games today," said Head Coach Tina Deese. "We had a nice rally in the first game and came up just a hit or two short in the second game. I'm proud of the way we kept fighting and giving ourselves a chance. Our pitchers did a good job in both games. I'm proud of Marcy (Harper) and Hilary (Mavromat)." In the second game of the day, Auburn rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh, but was unable to complete the comeback as Minnesota (9-7) hung on for a 4-3 win in eight innings. Hilary Mavromat started and took the loss to fall to 5-1. Mavromat allowed four runs, two earned, on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts in seven innings of work. Sara Moulton improved to 9-4 with the complete-game win. Moulton allowed three runs, two earned, on eight hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. Minnesota took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a two-out single by Bree Blanchette that scored Erica Meyer. Meyer reached on a one-out walk and stole second to move into scoring position. The Golden Gophers made it 2-0 when Tyler Walker crushed a leadoff home run in the second inning. It was Walker's third home run of the season and it came on a 0-1 pitch. The Tigers mounted a scoring threat in the bottom of the fourth. Branndi Melero singled to open the inning but was out on a fielder's choice by Brooke Lathan. Emily Carosone reached on a fielding error to put runners at second and third with one out. Caitlin Jordan followed with a hard lineout to Kaitlyn Richardson at third, who fired to second in time to double-off Lathan to end the inning. The Tigers got some seventh-inning magic for the second time in the day when Austyn West hit a game-tying, two-run homer over the wall in left. It was West's second home run of the season and it came with pinch-runner Tiffany Howard aboard. Howard ran for Caitlin Schultze, who reached on an infield single. Baylee Stephens followed with a single and McKenzie Kilpatrick drew a walk to put runners at second and first. Minnesota picked up the second out when Stephens was forced out at third on a fielder's choice off the bat of Estell. The Gophers sent the game to extra innings when Kilpatrick was thrown out at home attempting to score on a single to right by Melero. In the top of the eighth with the international tiebreaker in play, Tyler Walker doubled to center to score Sydney Fabian from second for a 3-2 Minnesota lead. A passed ball moved Walker to third. Richardson then hit a ground ball that Kelsey Bogaards caught, dropped and recovered to fire to first in time for the out, but Jordan dropped the throw, allowing Richardson to reach. Walker scored on the play to give Minnesota a 4-2 edge. In the bottom of the eighth, with Melero at second base, Lathan lined out to second for the first out of the inning. Carosone ground out to second for the second out of the inning, which also moved Melero to third. Jordan then hit a ground ball that shortstop Walker booted, allowing Jordan to reach and Melero to score to make it 4-3. Moulton ended the Auburn rally, however, when she fanned Tiffany Howard on a swinging third strike to end the game. In the first game of the day, Branndi Melero doubled home Morgan Estell with two outs in the top of the seventh to lift the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte (7-5). Marcy Harper improved to 6-2 with the complete-game victory. Harper set a season high for Auburn pitchers with nine strikeouts. Harper allowed one run, earned, on two hits with three walks. Katie Watkins took the loss to fall to 4-5. Watkins started and went the distance, allowing two runs, both earned, on six hits with three walks and five strikeouts. The Tigers jumped on top in the top of the first inning. Emily Carosone picked up her 22nd RBI of the season with a two-out single that plated Melero (single) to give Auburn a 1-0 lead. The 49ers tied the game in the bottom of the second inning. Samantha Slade drew a leadoff walk and moved into scoring position when she stole second base. After a strikeout, Kalie Lang drilled a hard single to left-center to bring Slade home and even the game at 1-1. After scoring early, the bats went silent as each pitcher found a groove. Harper allowed just one hit after the second inning. Harper registered six strikeouts in that five-inning span. Watkins was just as tough, allowing one two-out hit after the second inning until the Tigers' rally in the seventh. The Tigers broke the tie in the top of the seventh. Morgan Estell laced a double to the wall in center with two outs and came in to score on Melero's double to the wall in left-center to give the Tigers a 2-1 lead. Melero's double came on a 3-2 pitch after she had fouled three pitches off. In the bottom of the seventh, Harper retired the 49ers in order including making a sliding catch on a short pop-up for the final out to end the game.
ESPN NFL Draft analyst weighs in on Auburn's top prospects
(02/15/13 12:03am)
After having only one player selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. thinks Auburn can triple that number in 2013.
ESPN NFL Draft analyst weighs in on Auburn's top prospects
(02/14/13 12:47am)
After having only one player selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. thinks Auburn can triple that number in 2013.
Board of Trustees approves brewing sciences program
(02/03/13 10:57pm)
While sitting in class, many students have pictured themselves sitting on a breezy, sandy beach with a cool beer in one hand that hisses crisply as they unscrew its top. Though beaches are difficult to come by in Auburn, students who enjoy a refreshing brew might soon have the chance to create their own concoction for a grade. On Friday, Feb. 1, the Board of Trustees approved a plan to move ahead with a new brewing sciences program that will educate graduate students on both the business and production side of the craft beer industry. The board unanimously passed the motion proposed by Martin O'Neil, head of the Nutrition Department. One reason the Board accepted the new program so readily, according to O'Neil, is the enormous economic upside and apparent lack of negatives. "This program stands to benefit the economy not only locally, but on a national scale as well. There's really no downside," he said. "The tourism industry is on the rise here, and this kind of training will put graduates in a great place to obtain jobs in that sphere." The boom in this sector has created a demand for craft beers and employees skilled in the art of making them. Though in its early stages, O'Neil hopes the curriculum will help students by training them in this rapidly growing trade. The graduate certificate program will consist of 18 hours and six classes that cover everything from the business of brewing to manufacturing yeast cultures to the actual process of brewing beer. Classes will cost graduate students $750-$1000 an hour and provide students with the training needed to be competitive with graduates of programs such as University of California--Davis's undergraduate brewing sciences degree. Initiated in 1991, UC--Davis's curriculum has been the standard for other brewing programs and boasts the only set of undergraduate brewing courses in the country. The program is wildly popular among students at the university and employers, who have snapped up graduates, some of whom have gone on to hold high-level positions at several breweries. Graduates have also had success starting their own craft beer companies. Students who obtain a master's in brewing sciences at UC--Davis become certified as a "Master Brewer," the highest title bestowed in the world of beer crafting. The same will be true of Auburn's program according to O'Neil, with the courses focusing, in large part, on training students to pass the Institute of Brewing and Distillation Examination. Because this type of program does not exist in the region, Southeastern brewing companies have traditionally had to look elsewhere for trained professionals. O'Neil believes starting this program will alleviate that inconvenience, create jobs and most importantly, give Auburn students the edge in an extremely competitive job market. Though approved, the program still has a long journey before it becomes part of the curriculum here, so the possibility of an Auburn micro-brew is, for now, a distant dream. "I honestly haven't given any thought to that. It's still too early," O'Neil said. Though perhaps a premature thought, one day students might enjoy the chaos of Panama City Beach during Spring Break with a home-brewed "Tipsy Tiger" in hand.
His view: Basketball turns from hot to cold
(01/31/13 5:41am)
The Auburn men's basketball started conference play strong by winning at home against LSU and narrowly edging South Carolina in Columbia.
Run for your heart: registration now open for run and bike race
(01/26/13 12:46am)
Boom boom, boom boom, boom boom.
University utilizes social media platforms to enhance learning
(01/25/13 8:44pm)
The world shrank today. It will do the same tomorrow and into the foreseeable future. Social media websites, like Twitter and Facebook, are a major part of this global downsizing, as they have exposed the human experience and enhanced communication like never before.
Grad student rescues Selma woman
(01/24/13 4:04am)
Split-second decisions, cold water against your skin and struggling to save yourself and another against river currents; this is the scene Tuesday, Jan. 8, for Doug Bacon, graduate student in masters integrated design and construction. Bacon rescued an Opelika native, Priscilla Woods, from drowning in the Alabama River after she jumped from the Edmund Pettus Bridge, in Selma. Bacon was on his way back to Auburn University when he noticed a woman standing on the outside of a guardrail. "I was driving and I was kind of watching the road since the traffic had slowed down," Bacon said. "I was looking back and forth from her and the road and when I looked back and I saw that she had jumped, so I knew either way that she had either fallen or jumped." It only took seconds for Bacon to make the decision that he would be the one to save Woods. "I think for a split second I was like 'Well you know maybe some other people will go and help her,' but another part of me was like 'I better go down there and help her,'" Bacon said. Bacon drove to a nearby park that he was familiar with since he had driven through Selma in the past. Bacon ran two blocks to the edge of the park up until the park dropped down to the river said Lt. Johnny King, commander of criminal and narcotic investigation for Selma Police Department. Bacon then handed his cellphone and wallet to a man willing to help by the water's edge. "And I just said 'Do you see her? Do you see her?' and then she just popped up and she was struggling," Bacon said. "It was not a graceful dive [into the river]; it was more of a stumble." Although the water may have looked freezing, Bacon assured everyone that the water was no more than chilly. "I wasn't really thinking if the water was cold or not," Bacon said. Bacon swam 35-45 feet out in the river to save Woods. "I swam out and got to her and she was kind of in shock," Bacon said. "I think she was probably just going through a lot. I got to her and said 'Come here, it's going to be OK.' She was willing to get some help and wasn't fighting it at all." Bacon struggled with the current as Woods and him swam to shore. "I was kind of out of energy and going under water, so I was kind of freaking out. So I would throw her arm off of me just so I could get a breath," Bacon said. Soon after Bacon had jumped in the water a fishermen had emerged from the woods to come help. "It was too steep to come down to the river from upstream, so the fisherman climbed way up the slope and came the way I did and helped me pull her out of the water the rest of the way," Bacon said. The police arrived soon after Woods was pulled from the water to shore. "She wouldn't have survived because it's a long fall," King said. "I know several people who have jumped and she was the only person that survived. [Bacon] jumped in there in that cold water and swam to her and pulled her as much as he could." Bacon's family was both shocked and surprised when they heard how Doug's afternoon went. "[My mom] was just happy I was OK and she was really proud of me," Bacon said. Woods went to Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, but is now home with her family.
New coaches talk Auburn football
(01/17/13 4:15am)
When Dameyune Craig was the recruiting coordinator at Florida State, he noticed fellow Seminoles coaches Odell Haggins and Lawrence Dawsey had something he didn't when hitting the recruiting trail.
City of Auburn devises new system for utility bills
(01/17/13 4:14am)
City of Auburn's Water Works Board will be updating its 10-12 year old software system of billing utilities. The implementation will become effective at the end of this month with the bills that are due in February 2013.
Rick Bisaccia named running backs, special teams coach
(01/03/13 7:42pm)
Check it off the list.
Corey Lemonier declares for NFL Draft
(01/01/13 12:16am)
Junior defensive end Corey Lemonier has declared for the NFL Draft and will not return for his final season at Auburn, according to ESPN's Joe Schad.
Letter to the editor: Complaining should end, cooperative effort should begin
(11/19/12 4:38am)
Republicans obviously suffered a loss on Tuesday, Nov. 6. As a former delegate candidate to the Republican National Convention, I was pulling strongly for Gov. Romney and was on the edge of my seat the whole night.
Fashion merchandising grads find jobs through Judith March
(11/14/12 11:39am)
Auburn alumna Sara Weeks found her place as public relations and marketing assistant for the company Judith March, a wholesale clothing line with a unique and versatile array of designers and selections.
Will the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry turn into Auburn's latest win?
(11/10/12 10:37am)
The home team has two victories, and the away team has one loss. On paper, that sums up how the meeting between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers is likely to go. Georgia has had an excellent season and is in a prime position to win the SEC East, while Auburn has had a dismal season and has everything to gain by ruining its oldest rival's chances of an SEC championship. The Bulldogs have shown they can be beaten though, and not just to a team like South Carolina. Georgia allowed Kentucky, who has an even worse record than Auburn, to score 24 points. The Bulldogs edged the Wildcats by putting up 29. The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry game is not one that will be taken lightly for either side, because it never has been, and both teams are almost even through the matchup's history. The Tigers have won 54 meetings to Georgia's 53, which means this weekend the Bulldogs could even the series with Auburn for the first time since 1987. The Bulldogs are coming off a home victory against an Ole Miss team that soundly beat the Tigers earlier in the year and have now reeled off three victories in a row after being routed by South Carolina. Auburn, meanwhile, crushed New Mexico State 42-7 Saturday, Nov. 3, and though the Aggies are not even close to being comparable with Georgia, a victory in a season with precious few wins could do wonders for the confidence of the Auburn team and coaches. On Nov. 3, Auburn shook things up again at quarterback and elected to start freshman Jonathan Wallace, who has seen some playing time this season in a wildcat offensive style, but never had been thrust into a game as the undisputed offensive leader. Wallace's offense seemed to work well, but whether it will thrive against a team such as Georgia is another matter entirely. Georgia does not have the best overall defense in the SEC, and it allows almost 5 yards a play and more than 341 yards a game. Its scoring defense, however, ranks at 25th in the nation and allows only 20.9 points per game. The real story has been Georgia's offense, which is led by veteran quarterback Aaron Murray. Murray has now seen three years worth of SEC defenses, and this season in particular he has thrived with almost 2,500 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and 9.75 yards per attempt. The junior and his offense will be going against an Auburn defense that has given up 428.7 yards a game and 5.92 yards per play. Auburn will need to play its best game of the season in order to effectively drown Georgia's title aspirations and take away the sting of a disappointing season from the fans and team. The game will begin at 6 p.m. CST and will be televised on ESPN 2.
Her view: A few drinks can help take the edge off a loss
(11/10/12 6:17am)
Well, Auburn fans, it has been a rough season.Luckily, we managed to follow through with regular homecoming tradition and racked up points, but overall this season has tested the loyalty of every Tiger fan.Now that the season is nearing a close, we should be able to put the long line of losses behind us, celebrate our wins and enjoy our game against Georgia.While that is probably harder for some to do than others, a little liquid courage will help even the most passionate viewer make it through the game.For all those watching the game from home, or with their singles snuck in through cowboy boots, follow these few drinking rules and it won’t matter who scores.· Take a shot if Spirit gets lost/runs into anything· Take a drink when everyone starts a kick off “War Eagle.” Don’t stop until the phrase is finished.· Take a drink every time you’re about to yell at a ref· Shotgun a beer every time you miss Lutzenkirchen· Take a drink every time the TV shows Chizik upset or contemplative· Take a drink every time Georgia scores· Take a drink of water every time we score (just to help offset some of the alcohol)· Take a drink every time we drop the ball· Take a drink every time Georgia intercepts the ball· If we do win, stop drinking, get your sober friend who thought you were ridiculous for drinking your way through the Auburn–Georgia game, and have them drive you to Toomer’s Corner to roll the trees.By the end of the game, you should be forgetting the painful numbers that have stacked up against our family this season.Despite the odds being against us, I’m still hoping for a stone-cold sober pack of Tigers.
Samford & Signatures
(11/09/12 1:03pm)
In the past, students have used the Samford Hall clock tower to leave their mark in Auburn's legacy of tradition.
Manziel shreds defense, Aggies lead 42-7 at half
(10/28/12 1:01am)
Johnny Football stormed into Jordan-Hare Stadium and did something no Auburn quarterback has done this season. After 30 minutes of play, Manziel has personally accounted for four of the Aggies six touchdowns as the Tigers trail 42-7 going into the locker room.
Lady Tigers celebrate overtime Alabama victory
(10/26/12 4:48am)
On the verge of a disappointing draw with its in-state rival, the Auburn soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a 4-3 double overtime victory over Alabama on Oct. 25. With 28 seconds left in the match, forward Tatiana Coleman received a deep punt from senior goalkeeper Amy Howard in stride and flicked it over Alabama goalkeeper Shelby Church for the game-winning goal. "When I got the ball I said, 'You know what, either you end up with a tie or end up with a win,'" Coleman said afterwards. "I knew I had to put (the chance) in for my team and especially for the seniors." Auburn was able to reclaim the Iron Bowl of Soccer Trophy with the win, avenging last year's heartbreaking 3-2 loss in Tuscaloosa. The dramatic victory also secured a first round bye in the SEC Tournament for the Tigers, a prize that head coach Karen Hoppa says is extremely valuable for Auburn's chances. "The bye is massive," Hoppa said. "I don't think you can win the tournament if you have to play on Monday. The bye gives us a great chance to defend our title, and that's what we wanted." Auburn rushed out to a commanding 3-0 lead in the first half, dominating all phases of play for the first 45 minutes. Senior Mary Coffed got the Tigers rolling in the eighth minute, slotting a low line drive past Church for the opening goal. She would score again less than 20 minutes later off of a cross by Coleman. Coffed also got involved in a 32nd minute attack that ended with Alexa Allen setting up Coleman for a powerful goal just outside the penalty box. "One of our goals as a team before we kicked off was to match their intensity and start off really strong," Coffed said. "Getting that first goal in the first ten minutes really gave us the boost at the start of the game that we needed, and we were able to rack up that 3-0 lead." But it seemed like the script was flipped during halftime, as the visiting Crimson Tide were able to get all three goals back in the second half. The Tide's Theresa Diedrich started the comeback with a 55th minute goal off of a well-worked corner routine. Later Alabama was awarded a controversial penalty in the 69th minute that appeared to be right at the edge of the box. Merel Van Dongen converted the spot kick to bring the visitors to a one-goal deficit. Alabama's comeback was completed ten minutes later when Laura Lee Smith powered a shot off the crossbar and past a diving Howard. But Auburn was able to hold off the Alabama attack for the final ten minutes of regulation. In overtime, Howard came up with several fingertip saves to keep the Tigers' hopes alive. "It's hard after you give up goals because that's your one job out there," Howard said. "But you have to mentally get right back in it and pretend like it's 0-0." Howard's goalkeeping heroics gave Auburn the opportunity to end the game in the first overtime period, but a low shot from Coleman finished on the wrong side of the post with only seven seconds left on the clock. But Coleman's final shot was able to find the back of the net. "That's what goalscorers do," Hoppa said. "They can't focus on the one they missed, they have to focus on the next one. Tatiana's got such a great mentality and she showed tonight that she's a great goalscorer." By securing the bye, Auburn will start their SEC Tournament title defense on Oct. 31 when they face Tennessee in the quarterfinals.