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The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn running back granted release, will transfer

Roc Thomas' time at Auburn has come to an end. Auburn announced the former five-star recruit was granted his release from the program and plans to transfer. "Roc Thomas has asked for his release from Auburn and I have granted his request," Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Auburn Plainsman

Former Auburn running back Tommy Lorino dies

Former Auburn running back Tommy Lorino passed away Monday, the university announced in a press release. The former Tiger averaged a 8.44 yards a carry in 1956, was a member of the 1957 national championship team and the undefeated 1958 Tigers. "After that Tennessee game, Coach Jordan never lost confidence in him, his teammates never lost confidence in him, he never lost confidence in himself," said former Auburn athletics director David Housel.