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National Signing Day 2016 live blog

By Sports Staff | April 6

Hey everyone, and welcome to National Signing Day 2016. We'll have updates throughout the day whenever a Letter of Intent gets faxed in, so stay right here. 

Offensive line still taking shape in spring practice

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 4

Few areas of Auburn's football team are under the microscope as much as the offensive line, which lost tackles Shon Coleman and Avery Young to the NFL Draft and is now under the management of former Penn State and Vanderbilt offensive line coach Herb Hand.

Auburn lands graduate transfer at cornerback

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | April 3

Cornerback Marshall Taylor, who is eligible to play this season after spending the previous four years at the University of Miami in Ohio, committed to Auburn at his official visit Sunday.

John Franklin III shows improvement in Auburn's second scrimmage

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | April 2

John Franklin III displayed better ball security in Auburn's second scrimmage of the spring Saturday.

Observations from spring practice #9

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 29

The Tigers hit the field for the first time after the Saturday scrimmage, and the media was allowed 20 minutes of viewing.

James Owens, Auburn's first African-American football player, has died

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 27

Owens, who played for the Tigers from 1969-72, was suffering from a myriad of health problems.

John Franklin III, Jeremy Johnson stand out among quarterbacks in first spring scrimmage

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 26

Auburn held its first scrimmage on Saturday morning, marking the first time the quarterbacks have gone live in the team’s first eight spring practices.

Auburn signee diagnosed with cancer

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 22

Brodarious Hamm, the three-star offensive tackle that was a part of the 2016 signing class, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, coach Gus Malzahn confirmed.

Auburn's leading tackler returns to practice

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 22

Rudy Ford, who led Auburn with 118 tackles in 2015, suited up for the first time this spring after missing five practices with an undisclosed illness.

Malzahn, Lawson praise defense's energy in spring practice

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 10

After a disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2015, spring practice has provided Auburn with new life and renewed energy, according to head coach Gus Malzahn and several players at a press conference on Thursday. "When I look back at the first five days, I'm really pleased with our energy," Malzahn said.

Countess, Jones turning heads before NFL Draft

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 10

Two Auburn defensive backs were present at the Tigers’ Pro Day on Monday, but only one participated in activities beside the usual position-specific drills. That’s because Jonathan Jones was invited to the NFL Draft Combine, while Blake Countess was left without an invite.

Peyton Barber ready for a chance at NFL level

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 9

However his opportunity in the NFL comes about, Barber is determined to take full advantage of it.

Duke Williams returns to Auburn for Pro Day

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 7

A little more than five months after he was dismissed from the team, Duke Williams resurfaced at Auburn, hoping to prove his worth to NFL scouts.

Tre' Williams ready to lead inexperienced linebacker corp

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 7

Williams is tasked with leading a defense and, more specifically, a linebacker corp with many new faces — both on and off the field.

Former Auburn running back arrested for drug possession, resisting officers

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 6

Former Auburn running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Tre Mason was arrested on 

Gus Malzahn: 'It was time' to purchase new sports car

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 3

The i8, which features butterfly doors, has 357 horsepower and goes zero-to-60 in 4.2 seconds, according to the car’s specs on the BMW website. It is listed at $140,700.

Auburn kicks off spring practice hoping to solve quarterback issues

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 2

Jeremy Johnson, Sean White, Tyler Queen and newcomer John Franklin III will look to solve the issues at quarterback that plagued the Auburn offense in 2015.

Observations from first day of spring football practice

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 1

Auburn kicked off spring practice today looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-6 record in 2015.