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Bo Nix named to the Davey O'Brien Award watch list

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | July 14

On Monday, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced that the rising sophomore made the Davey O'Brien Award watch list. Nix is one of only eight sophomores to make the list.

State of the SEC: Georgia, Kentucky and Vanderbilt

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer and Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 14

The Plainsman wanted to continue providing our readers content similar to Media Days; to prepare our readers if there is a football season, we interviewed other SEC sports editors and their staff. For Tuesday, we spoke with William Newlin of The Red & Black, Braden Ramsey of The Kentucky Kernel and Simon Gibbs of The Vanderbilt Hustler. 

SEC to wait until late July before making any decisions on fall sports

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 13

"We had a productive meeting on Monday and engaged in discussions on a number of important issues that will contribute to critical decisions to be made in the weeks ahead," said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.

Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt named to Bednarik Award watch list

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 13

Going into his senior season, Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt has some lofty expectations to fulfill, being named to the Bednarik Award watch list on Monday.

Wide Receiver X-Factor: Anthony Schwartz

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 13

Going into his junior season, Anthony Schwartz has showcased his big-play ability and gone quiet at other times. Since he can take over games with those big-plays, Schwartz is the wide receiver X-Factor for Auburn.

State of the SEC: LSU, Florida and Missouri

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer and Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 13

The Plainsman wanted to continue providing our readers content similar to Media Days; to prepare our readers if there is a football season, we interviewed other SEC sports editors and their staff. For Monday, we spoke with Rivers Wells of The Independent Florida Alligator, Eli Hoff from The Maneater and Reed Darcey and Natasha Malone from The Reveille.

Running Back X-Factor: Mark-Antony Richards

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 10

After being sidelined with an injury last season, Mark-Antony Richards' role in Auburn's crowded running back room is still undetermined, making him the running back X-Factor. 

Quarterback X-Factor: Bo Nix

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 6

As players have returned to campus and begun voluntary workouts before practice starts up again in July, it's time to find an X-Factor at every position group. Going into his sophomore season, Bo Nix is the quarterback X-Factor.  

Bryce Brown, War Tampa ready to put on a show in TBT

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 2

With a primetime matchup set against House of ‘Paign on ESPN at 7 p.m. CST on July 4, the War Tampa team is ready to put on a show.

COLUMN: Making a case for Cam Newton as the Patriots starter

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | July 2

The Patriots find themselves in an interesting position with the decision between new signee Newton and second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham, but Newton is the obvious pick between the two. 

COLUMN: Making a case for Jarrett Stidham as the Patriots starter

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | July 2

 By default, most may lean toward Newton leading the Pats and rightfully so. The former Heisman Trophy winner and MVP of the league certainly warrants that conversation. But if you are Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, the only right answer is Stidham.

From Jordan-Hare and beyond: Reese Dismukes

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 1

“I was committed to Alabama under the table for like two weeks, my mom cried every night, so that played a big reason,” Dismukes said. “But at the end of the day it came down to playing time, I could go into Auburn, and I could play right away or at least have that chance.”

Auburn gymnasts hope for change after releasing statements

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 1

Three former Auburn gymnasts are hoping to see positive changes within the program after having spoken out weeks ago and accused former teammates and coaches of racist behavior. In June, Kennedy Finister, A’Miracal Phillips and Telah Black all made posts on social media alleging incidents of racial ...

Cam Newton signs one-year deal with the New England Patriots

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | June 28

Cam Newton, released by the Carolina Panthers on Tues, March 25th, has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.

Jared Harper joins New York Knicks

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | June 25

The former Auburn point guard was claimed off free agency waivers on Thursday by the New York Knicks.

After viral video, Dr. Chantel Tremitiere continues to be a basketball ambassador

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | June 24

When Dr. Chantel Tremitiere first picked up a basketball, her only goal was not to be the last pick whenever they played a game. “When I first started picking up a ball, I just wanted to be able to play on a team," Dr. Tremitiere said. "I just didn’t want to be the last person picked. That was my ...

Catcher Matt Scheffler inks deal with hometown Seattle Mariners

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | June 16

A fourth Auburn player is moving to the next level after catcher Matt Scheffler signed with the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

War Tampa selected for 24-team TBT bracket

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | June 16

War Tampa was selected as the No. 17 seed and will play House of ‘Paign in the round of 24 to open their play.