Tapas lounge to introduce 'more than just tacos'
(09/16/12 11:09am)
Auburn University alumnus Jason Berger is opening a new restaurant on Magnolia Street called En Fuego Tapas Lounge.
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College football has a unifying power
(09/15/12 3:38pm)
The adage says “football is religion in the South.”I’m nowhere near naive or blasphemous enough to liken athletes to deities or even demigods, but there is some truth in the statement as to how it is received by the community.For half the year, a large amount of people congregate in the same place on almost the same day every week to chant and cheer—and yes sometimes pray—for victory for whichever team has their allegiance.Those opposed to the amount of money poured into collegiate and professional football point out that those finances could be applied elsewhere such as roads, schools, etc.Why follow people from high school to college to their careers when they do nothing more academic than take classes required to play a sport while the majority of intellectuals go unnoticed by mainstream America?It’s because football is something to believe in.Whether your team is a perennial championship contender or trying to become one, the act of rooting for your team is unifying.You may not know the 80,000 strangers sitting around you wearing the same colors and singing the same songs, but the fact that you share these things and a common loyalty is gratifying patriotism on a smaller scale.For that day, your social circle expands exponentially and a simple “War Eagle!” will earn a similar reply, high five or even a beer.Besides being a unifying force, football’s presence in the media makes it accessible to the masses because the results are viewable and tangible.As valuable as the valedictorians and scholars of our generation are, it’s much more difficult to track the progress of an individual’s mind than the body.There aren’t channels showcasing the country’s greatest engineers or doctors and there aren’t stat sheets for the number of structures built or the number of lives saved.I’m not saying athletes are more important than degreed professions. I’m just explaining why it is popular, and that’s because football, above all else, is entertainment.Whether it’s Batman versus Bane or Auburn versus Alabama, the act of having somebody to champion and fight for the name stuck on your bumper, embroidered on your shirt or tattooed in a place your mother would frown upon is inspiring.For Southerners, football is just another excuse to do what we already do best.As for the questions regarding the financial side of football, the proceeds from tickets, jerseys, food, hotel rooms and everything that goes into a game day weekend all go back into the community, and it’s no secret Auburn generates the majority of its capital from football season.There is a reason the majority of schools in the South are hesitant to dissolve their football programs.In New Orleans in 2005, the Saints franchise was forced to use San Antonio as its “home field” while the city was rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.The following year, the team returned to the Superdome, and its subsequent success brought together a shattered community in a way I had never seen before.Simply put, people need something in which to emotionally invest.It’s not religion, but for something that inspires that amount of unfailing loyalty, dedication and common interest, why not believe in it?
His view: high school friends are a blessing, not something to grow out of
(09/16/12 10:28am)
Many people leave high school and home for college and immediately want to leave all their old friends behind.
Frazier is right choice at QB...for now
(09/14/12 10:59am)
Here we go again.
Students have a hunger for raising awareness
(09/11/12 11:21am)
A university tapping into the potential of social media has become commonplace, but a university using social media to combat world hunger could be groundbreaking.
Auburn begins intercollegiate wheelchair basketball team
(09/10/12 11:03am)
The university's wheelchair basketball team is entering its third season and its \0x8Afirst season in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's Intercollegiate Division. The team held an open practice Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum.
Auburn @ Mississippi State preview
(09/08/12 11:49am)
In 2011, Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen's quest to beat the Tigers came up short.Inches short, actually.The Bulldogs' last gasp effort ran out of air when then-quarterback Chris Relf was stuffed on the goal line by defensive back Ryan Smith, clinching the victory for Auburn and the fifth straight loss to the Tigers for Mullen. In fact, Mullen has never beaten Auburn in his career as a coach. Mississippi State has lost all three games against the Tigers since he became head coach for the Bulldogs in 2009, and Mullen lost two others while offensive coordinator for the Florida Gators.While not quite as heated as the Georgia-Auburn rivalry, this annual Tigers-Bulldogs game has transcended mere dislike and has become a grudge match of sorts in recent years.Auburn defeated Mississippi State by 3 points during its national championship run in 2010, tied for the smallest margin of victory Auburn had with Heisman winner Cam Newton at the helm.Smith's goal line stand last season gave the Tigers a seven point victory.This year, both teams go into the first game of conference play unranked and with numerous questions to answer.Can Mullen beat Auburn?Can Gene Chizik and company prevent the first 0-2 start for Auburn since 2003?WHAT TO WATCH FOR:The Mississippi State secondary -- Defensive back Jonathan Banks leads all active players in interceptions returned for touchdowns. Banks had one of his pick-sixes against the Tigers last year, and Auburn's passing offense is still trying to discover and play to its strengths. If Kiehl Frazier doesn't take care of the ball and continues his habit of throwing deep into tight coverage, turnovers and easy points can give the home team irrevocable momentum.No. 50 -- While Chizik said center Reese Dismukes wasn't starting this weekend at Starkville, keep an eye on the sophomore when his number is called. Dismukes' presence may give the offense more rhythm and timing with the snaps, and his penchant for mauling opposing defensive tackles should improve an already stellar running game.The red zone -- Explosive plays can break any game wide open, but points are much easier to come by in the red zone. Or at least they should be. Auburn ranks last in the country with zero TDs on three attempts this season. Mississippi State, on the other hand, scored six touchdowns on all six red zone possessions they had in the first game, albeit against Jackson State. Both teams have stables of running backs ready to punish defenses deep in their own territory, but Mississippi State returns seven starters from a defense that, last season, ranked No. 17 in the country in opponent red zone scoring percentage.Against Clemson last week, Auburn had one completion for -5 yards and three rushes for 2 yards inside the opponent's 20-yard line. What changes Scot Loeffler makes to his red zone offense could determine the game for the Tigers.The "L.O. package" -- One of Brian VanGorder's special defensive packages, the L.O. package features its namesake Ladarious Owens as an improvisational stand-up defensive end. In a position that would project to the NFL as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, VanGorder gives Owens a bit of free reign to either cover or blitz the line. Owens said Monday the scheme worked when utilized against Clemson and he hopes to see more of it. This plus the starting defensive end combination of Dee Ford and Corey Lemonier -- which produced a total of three tackles for a loss and three sacks against Clemson -- should challenge a Mississippi State offense missing 2011 starting tackle Derek Sherrod and a dual-threat quarterback.The depth chart -- Under the current coaching staff, no Auburn player can take his starting spot for granted. VanGorder and Loeffler will throw every man they have out there at least once if they feel something is not working. Two players who might get solid action this weekend are defensive backs Erique Florence and Robenson Therezie. Both worked with the first team in the offseason, but injuries hampered the two from seeing the field the last few weeks. After giving up over 500 yards of offense, VanGorder is nowhere near done tweaking his starting lineup. On offense, look out for the wide receivers. Loeffler is eager to find a consistent receiver not named Blake or Lutzenkirchen and tried freshman Sammie Coates against Clemson last week. Perhaps this week will be the game he takes a look at Ricardo Louis or Melvin Ray, if only to give them some game experience.
Oldie but goodie: Sanders' historic 'Punt, Bama, Punt' call now available for purchase
(09/06/12 11:11am)
Forty years separate Gary Sanders from that historic game at Legion Field.
Senior leaves 'Modern Family,' hopes to premiere own show
(09/06/12 11:59am)
Jeremy Banks, senior in English, landed an internship with ABC Network’s “Modern Family” this past summer. Now, “Modern Family” is just the past for Banks, as a pilot for his own show may be picked up by The CW Television Network in the near future.
Students transform professional identities with online portfolios
(09/06/12 11:37am)
Students update their Facebook pages and Twitter feeds all the time, but soon they'll start tweaking their own websites thanks to Auburn's new ePortfolio Project.
Adventure the Great
(09/04/12 3:00pm)
Adventure the Great is not just a band on the constant search for its next local gig with hopes of making it big.
Athletics engages city's youths in Junior Reporter contest
(09/03/12 2:59pm)
Student media will get a run for its money when the Athletics department chooses a winner for the first Junior Reporter Contest.
Senior midfielder Ana Cate looks to provide leadership, build on success
(09/02/12 11:59pm)
Ana Cate has been a force on the Auburn soccer team since she started in 2009. As her senior year begins she prepares to make it the best one yet.
Volleyball strikes blows, deals with Isaac
(08/31/12 1:41pm)
On Tuesday, Aug. 28, the women's valleyball match against Troy was postponed due to concerns with traveling in the inclement conditions caused by Hurricane Isaac.
A week of Auburn sports
(08/28/12 2:41am)
Women’s Soccer
Gabe Gross returns to the Plains as volunteer coach
(08/28/12 4:08pm)
Former All-American Gabe Gross is back for more.
Ignorant hate speech has become too common
(08/27/12 2:42pm)
The English language has always been evolving, ever since it was first spoken by Angles and various tribes of the British Isles more than 15 centuries ago. Many words that were once considered derogatory have evolved into more positive and even flattering words.
Center of attention
(08/27/12 4:03am)
On Aug. 26, Gene Chizik named sophomore center Tunde Fariyike the starter for the Sept. 1 season opener against Clemson in the Georgia Dome in the absence of suspended starter sophomore Reese Dismukes.
Freshman? Read on
(08/26/12 3:40pm)
The challenge of adjusting to college life can seem daunting, and it's not made any easier by parents and professors telling you the key to succeeding freshman year is going to class or keeping your grades up.
Preparation for Clemson begins after Frazier named starter
(08/24/12 6:31am)
With nine days to go until its season-opener against Clemson, the Auburn football staff announced that Kiehl Frazier would be the Tigers starting quarterback, finally ending a nine-month long debate.