The Auburn Plainsman

Behind the scenes as Auburn coped with heartbreak and celebrated history

(04/07/19 7:07am)

MINNEAPOLIS — Donning their navy pullovers, instruments glistening under the lights in the bowels of U.S. Bank Stadium, Auburn basketball’s pep band uncomfortably hugged a curtain to squeeze past a massive gathering of media members. As they snaked through the hallway in a tight, single-file line — exactly to director Corey Spurlin’s stipulations — each member stared dead ahead. Their eyes were lifeless. Half of those eyes had tears leaking out.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/0duf8zjnucwgytk5a

Bryce Brown's heroics bring Auburn within moments of national championship berth

(04/07/19 10:36am)

MINNEAPOLIS — Bryce Brown sat in the corner of the locker room with his eyes red from the moments that will sit with him forever. The tears weren’t a result of Kyle Guy’s free throws, losing in the Final Four or missing a shot in the game’s final second.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/bryce-browns-heroics-bring-auburn-within-moments-of-national-championship

Heartbreak: Auburn's magical season ends at Final Four

(04/07/19 12:16am)

MINNEAPOLIS — The run is over.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/heartbreak-auburns-magical-season-ends-in-final-four

LIVE UPDATES | Auburn vs. Virginia in NCAA Final Four

(04/06/19 10:07pm)

Follow along live as Auburn plays Virginia in the Final Four.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/live-updates-auburn-vs-virginia-in-ncaa-final-four

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville announces U.S. Senate run

(04/06/19 6:14pm)

Former Auburn football head coach Tommy Tuberville, who has for years considered entering the political arena, has announced a run for U.S. Senate soon.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/former-auburn-coach-tommy-tuberville-expected-to-announce-u-s-senate-run

Two schools – One family

(04/06/19 5:48pm)

Auburn and Virginia have more in common than their colors for one Georgia family. They have students that share the same blood.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/two-schools-one-family

How Auburn plans to rely on experience in the absence of Chuma Okeke

(04/06/19 2:05pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — It has been three years since Auburn last had an offense without Chuma Okeke.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/how-auburn-plans-to-rely-on-experience-in-the-absence-of-chuma-okeke

Bryce Brown's maturation process runs parallel to unprecedented success for Auburn basketball

(04/06/19 1:21pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — The sky was falling in Auburn Arena.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/xbugdtpccftp5pw

'Thank you for letting me share my passion with you': Sam Cerio thanks Auburn Family for support after gruesome injury

(04/08/19 7:53pm)

Auburn gymnast Samantha Cerio suffered a career-ending injury during the regional semifinal Friday evening.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/grqom53teg7lnxk

Auburn walk-on Myles Parker enjoying role at Final Four

(04/05/19 9:54pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — Assistant coach Steven Pearl often wonders to himself: Who will replace Malik Dunbar next season?

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/bl9ryloos2phbdm

Bruce Pearl reflects on coaching Division II, changing basketball culture in Auburn

(04/05/19 7:48pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — It may have been a different stage, but Bruce Pearl has been here before.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/bruce-pearl-reflects-on-coaching-division-ii-changing-basketball-culture

Jared Harper, Bryce Brown, others 'under the weather' at Final Four

(04/05/19 6:06pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — If Auburn’s first Final Four game in program history was being played Thursday or Friday instead of Saturday, the Tigers’ lethal backcourt tandem wouldn’t be 100 percent.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/bryce-brown-jared-harper-other-auburn-players-battling-illness-at-final-four

Everything Bruce Pearl said on eve of Final Four

(04/05/19 5:41pm)

Full transcript courtesy of NCAA Final Four media relations.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/bippmwbk9nyjnowasa

SGA leaders from across the state gather in Montgomery for Higher Education Day

(04/05/19 6:49pm)

Auburn's Lobby Board and other members of SGA made their voice heard on the importance of higher education on Thursday.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/sga-leaders-from-across-the-state-gather-in-montgomery-for-higher-education-day

Virginia coaches asking former Alabama player Braxton Key for tips against Auburn

(04/05/19 2:21pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — When Braxton Key transferred to Virginia for his junior season, he didn't expect to have a date set up with Auburn for the fifth time in his career.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/virginia-coaches-asking-former-alabama-player-braxton-key-for-tips-against-auburn

Malik Dunbar's easygoing leadership style invaluable for Auburn at Final Four

(04/04/19 8:45pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — Auburn keeps winning, and Malik Dunbar keeps singing.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/ep4cz6ussyezjie

Everything Bruce Pearl said at Day 1 of Final Four

(04/04/19 7:31pm)

Full transcript courtesy of NCAA Final Four media relations.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/2whhwgq916ocnox

How Auburn will manage playing in NFL stadium, fatigue at Final Four

(04/04/19 7:12pm)

MINNEAPOLIS — Bryce Brown had been so wrapped up in being a crucial leader during the best postseason run in Auburn basketball history, he hadn't had a chance to research 2019's Final Four venue.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/9sz0chuiym6n9t1

Auburn files trademark application for 'Draining Threes and Rolling Trees'

(04/04/19 4:47pm)

Auburn has filed a trademark application for “Draining Threes and Rolling Trees" per Josh Gerben, founder of Gerben Law Firm in Washington D.C.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/auburn-files-trademark-application-for-draining-threes-and-rolling-trees

How to get a copy of The Plainsman's Final Four commemorative edition

(04/04/19 2:48am)

Want to remember Auburn's first-ever Final Four appearance? You can get a copy of The Plainsman's collectible basketball 2019 Final Four commemorative edition.

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2019/04/how-to-get-a-copy-of-the-plainsmans-final-four-commemorative-edition

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