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​Malzahn ready for Stevens to take next step

Auburn has a talented squad of receivers ready to catch passes this fall. Guys such as Ricardo Louis and Duke Williams, seniors with on-field experience, will no doubt be the leaders among the group, but there are a few players who are looking to have breakout years come August. One of those players is receiver Tony Stevens, a rising junior out of Florida, who so far in his Auburn career has six catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. Coach Gus Malzahn said the coaching staff expects Stevens to have more of an impact in 2015. “He’s one of the guys (where) we’re ready to take that next step,” Malzahn said.

The football team runs drills at fall camp. (Jordan Hays | Copy Editor)

Smith talks position change

Sophomore offensive lineman Braden Smith recently shifted in on the line, moving from tackle to guard. Smith, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs in at 299 pounds, said he’s noticed some mechanical differences since the switch. “It’s a different experience,” Smith said.

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Muschamp expects defense to take advantage of opportunity in spring practice

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | March 13

Expected to clean up an Auburn defense that hasn’t finished in the top half of the SEC since 2007, defensive coordinator Will Muschamp said he needs to know the players he can count on and the one’s that will be able to make adjustments come game time. The players that can’t do those two things are going to be replaced with someone who can, Muschamp said. “I told them all I am going to guarantee is an opportunity,” Muschamp said.

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Jeremy Johnson top contender for quarterback

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | March 13

It’s been a long two years for Jeremy Johnson. The No. 5 overall quarterback in the class of 2013, according to Rivals.com, Johnson has spent the majority of the last two seasons watching from the sideline as the Nick Marshall-led Tigers raced to SEC and BCS Championship Games.

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​New defense, no problem for Jonathan Jones

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | March 10

With the hiring of Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator, senior cornerback Jonathan Jones is learning his third defense during his four years at Auburn. But that does not seem to bother Jones at all, who has a simple approach to learning new schemes. “The thing about football is there’s different terminology, but it’s basically the same thing,” Jones said.

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​Time released for 2015 A-Day Kickoff

February 26

The Auburn Athletics has released this year’s scrimmage will start at 1 p.m. April 18. The department has not yet released which TV station will air the game, but reports indicate it will most likely be broadcasted on ESPN, SEC Network or CSS. Spring practices will begin March 10 and will be preparing incoming junior quarterback Jeremy Johnson to replace Nick Marshall, as well as top recruits Byron Cowart and Jovon Robinson.

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Auburn Pro Day to feature 21 former players

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 25

Tuesday, March 3, 21 former Auburn Tigers will have their chance to prove they belong in the NFL at Auburn’s annual Pro Day. Of those 21, seven — including Nick Marshall, who worked out at quarterback and cornerback — attended the NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis last week.

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