Tigers a 'joy to coach' in 82-41 season opener victory
In the Tigers' season opener, Auburn took down USC Upstate 82-41. After the game, head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy said it was a "joy to coach" her players in the win.
In the Tigers' season opener, Auburn took down USC Upstate 82-41. After the game, head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy said it was a "joy to coach" her players in the win.
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released by team physician Dr. Jimmy Robinson and Associate Director of Sports Medicine Jeff Allen. It is reported that he has mild symptoms and will not coach in the Iron Bowl this weekend.
“Well, I mean, I think that's one of the reasons you come to Auburn is to play in the Iron Bowl,” Malzahn said. “And, you know, our guys, they get extremely excited about this game. This is a game that we think about 365 days a year.”
"His initial eligibility review is ongoing," Pearl said. "We're hopeful for a resolution as soon as possible. There's not much more I can comment on."
Smoke Monday and Nick Brahms received SEC Player of the Week honors following their performances in the 30-17 win over Tennessee, the conference announced on Monday.
Auburn men's basketball will not be taking part in any postseason play during the 2020-21 season, the program announced via a press release on Sunday.
Following a 30-17 victory over Tennessee on Saturday, Auburn moved up to No. 22 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
“As an Auburn defense, we have always been physical, always been a defense that takes the ball away,” Monday said. “We take pride in taking the ball away and helping our offense out any way we can.”
In a season where adapting to ever-changing situations is a must, Auburn’s running backs showed that they could continue to adapt in the team’s 30-17 win over Tennessee Saturday.
“We ended on a roll, and we’re ready to get back on it," Manning said. After a 21-day hiatus, the Auburn offense is looking to pick up where it left off.
Ahead of Auburn's matchup with Tennessee, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Daily Beacon's co-sports editor Ryan Schumpert, for a Q&A previewing this year’s Volunteers team. Here’s what he had to say prior to the matchup.
Auburn volleyball fell in three straight sets to Tennessee in the final match of its shortened fall season Thursday in Auburn Arena. Auburn volleyball will return to the court in the spring. The league office will announce final details on SEC spring volleyball at a later date.
When Auburn hosts Tennessee Saturday, the contest will be Gus Malzahn’s 100th game as Auburn’s head coach. The Plainsman reached out to former Auburn offensive lineman Marquel Harrell to share his thoughts about how much Malzahn has meant to him as a former player.
“Tank has always been a special ball player,” Wiggins said. “His effort is unmatched on the field, at practice and in the classroom. He always wanted to be the best at whatever he put his mind to.”
“I just think we have not figured out how to do it for long stretches," Crouch said. "There’s a period where we play well for seven or eight points, and then we’ll have seven or eight in a row that are not so good."
Last year, Chuma Okeke heard his name called in the first round of the NBA Draft, and this year, it was Isaac Okoro. Okoro was selected fifth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft.
“You’ve just got to be flexible, and you’ve got to be prepared for the ‘what-ifs,” Malzahn said. “That’s just part of the new normal. The teams, I’ve said this all along, that adjust and stay focused and not get caught up in all the stuff, they’re going to have an advantage, so that’s really our mindset, what it’s been."
With the NBA Draft set for Wednesday night, Auburn fans will likely see Isaac Okoro drafted as a lottery pick. Here's where outlets are projecting Okoro to land.
Auburn’s fall season ended on Tuesday with a 4-3 loss to No. 1 seed Arkansas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Orange Beach, Alabama.
The list of preseason accolades for Auburn's Unique Thompson continue to grow as Thompson was named to the preseason All-SEC First-Team on Tuesday. This honor comes after Thompson was named to the Katrina McClain Award watch list last week.