Football

SLIDESHOW: Outback Bowl vs. Wisconsin | 1.1.15

Marshall makes the switch to cornerback

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

Auburn's quarterback for the last two seasons went through drills as a cornerback in Tuesday's Senior Bowl practice and plans on staying at the position throughout the week, according to Charles Goldberg.

Bramblett and Malzahn on Tiger Talk in 2013

Play-by-play announcer Bramblett reflects on football turnaround and two special calls

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 12

Auburn play-by-play announcer Rod Bramblett reflects on the football Tigers' 2013 turnaround, their run to the BCS National Championship Game, and the two calls that changed his career.

NCAA Football 13 first to take the field

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 4

Instead of waiting until Sept. 1 for Auburn's return to the gridiron, fans will have the to opportunity to put the game in their own hands with the release of EA Sports "NCAA Football 13" on Tuesday, July 10.

Pat Dye coached the Tigers for 12 seasons, finishing with a 99-39-4 record (Danielle Lowe / Photo Editor)

Catching up with coach Pat Dye

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | June 27

The Plainsman caught up with coach Dye about his final recruiting class, his thoughts on the current state of recruiting and where he see's Auburn football in the future.

Desmonte Leonard turned himself in to authorities last night at 7:57 p.m. to Montgomery officials.

Desmonte Leonard in custody

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR, Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 13

Desmonte Leonard has turned himself in to the Montgomery Federal Courthouse.

Photo of Gabriel Thomas, arrested for allegedly providing false information to police and hindering prosecution. (Courtesy of montgomerysheriff.com)

3 dead, 3 injured in University Heights shooting

By Melody Kitchens / MANAGING EDITOR | June 10

Former Auburn football players Ed Christian, Ladarious Phillips and Auburn resident Demario Pitts were shot and killed Saturday night at University Heights apartment complex on West Longleaf Drive.

Auburn awaits an official statement from city officials after a shooting at University Heights apartment complex on West Longleaf Drive Saturday night. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Two dead, several injured in apartment shooting

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR and Melody Kitchens / MANAGING EDITOR | June 10

Two former Auburn football players have been confirmed dead in an apartment shooting early this morning. A press conference has been scheduled for 1 p.m.

Goodwin trial goes to jury

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 13

After four days of testimony and counsel statements, the armed robbery trial of Antonio Goodwin has gone to the jury.

New coordinator Scot Loeffler preps for A-Day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 12

Scot Loeffler refers to two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady as "Tommy" and has his cellphone number on speed dial. For most, that's enough to prove Loeffler's merit as a football mind, but if it's not enough for the most critical of Auburn fans, Loeffler has more to offer.

New coordinator Brian VanGorder preps for A-Day

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

Three months ago Brian VanGorder watched his Atlanta Falcon's defense melt and give up 24 points to the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

Auburn's Zeke Pike makes a throw in the team's first scrimmage Saturday. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Tigers continue spring training in prep for A-Day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 5

March Madness has come to an end for college basketball, but the madness of spring is just picking up for Auburn football.

Tiger of a signing day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 9

National Signing Day was going to be feast or famine for the Auburn Tigers.

Chizik announces offensive coordinator

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 24

Auburn coach Gene Chizik announced the evening of Jan. 22 that Scot Loeffler of Temple University will be Auburn's offensive coordinator in 2012.

Getting defensive

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 19

For a defense to be a feared unit, it must have a calling card, a reputation, a personality to hang its hat on.

Brian VanGorder brings NFL and head coaching experience to Auburn's defensive coordinator position. (CONTRIBUTED)

Chizik lures coordinator from professional ranks

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

After a month of rumors and speculation about the vacant defensive coordinator position, coach Gene Chizik found his guy, and he had him tagged from the very beginning.

Atlanta Falcons' Brian VanGorder named Auburn defensive coordinator

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 9

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder was named Auburn's new defensive coordinator today.

Behind bowl week

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 30

With only one practice left until kickoff, the Tigers look to add to their four-game bowl win streak Saturday in the 44th annual Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Aubie gets the crowd of Auburn students in Jordan-Hare Stadium pumped up at Saturday's Iron Bowl against the University of Alabama. (Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR)

Spirits are still high after 7-5 season

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

As defending champions, Auburn was intent to give the new season its all.

Fans must accept BCS, like it or not

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

The BCS is flawed. There's no denying that. At the same time, the BCS is also exactly what college football needs.

Tigers washed ashore by Crimson Tide in 76th Iron Bowl

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 27

Following ESPN College GameDay's fourth Iron Bowl appearance, the Auburn Tigers fell 42-14 to the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide in the 76th annual rivalry game Saturday.