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Prince Tega Wanogho's journey reaches final chapter with 'something to prove'
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | July 30“We are playing with a chip on our shoulder. We got something to prove, and we are gonna play like that."
Family, football and a decision: Why Derrick Brown came back to Auburn
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 24"My dad always told me to always finish everything you started."
Offensive line takes last season's struggles 'personal'
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 22It is no secret that Auburn’s offensive line had its struggles last season. The unit was plagued with inexperience and injuries that was the cause for many offensive problems, specifically the inability to produce a 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in nine seasons.
The Plainsman picks All-SEC preseason teams, order of finish
By Sports Staff | July 20Zach Tantillo, Sports reporter 1 Tua Tagovailoa - QB - Alabama 2 Jake Fromm - QB - Georgia RUNNING BACK 1 D'Andre Swift - RB - Georgia 2 Najee Harris - RB - Alabama 3 Lamical Perine - RB - Florida 4 JaTarvious Whitlow - RB - Auburn WIDE RECEIVER 1 Jerry Jeudy - WR - Alabama 2 Jaylen Waddle - WR - Alabama 3 ...
Auburn lands 8 on All-SEC teams, projected to finish 4th in division
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 19Alabama was projected to win the SEC West with 253 first-place votes, while Georgia was voted on to win the East with 233 first-place votes.
'Brothers': Marlon Davidson and Derrick Brown's bond extends beyond football
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 18Marlon Davidson and Derrick Brown’s decision to return to Auburn not only a solidified Auburn as one of the best defensive lines in the country but solidified the bond between the two veteran defensive linemen.
Malzahn excited about experience returning on offense, wants to play fast
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | July 18"We're getting back to really playing fast." Outside of quarterback, Auburn is returning a slew of experience on the offensive side of the ball, and head coach Gus Malzahn is excited to once again have play-calling duties.
Malzahn 'real pleased' with offensive line ahead of season
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 18With all five starters on the offensive line returning, head coach Gus Malzahn feels good about where the group is at heading into the season.
Jared Harper signs a two-way deal with Phoenix Suns
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 17Harper will start the 2019-2020 NBA season on the Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate team The Northern Arizona Suns after agreeing to a deal on Wednesday, according to Gina Mizell of The Athletic.
Kam Martin named to Doak Walker Award watch list
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 17Auburn’s Kam Martin has been listed on the preseason Doak Walker Award watch list, an award that is handed out to the nation’s top running back at the end of the season.
'He knew what he wanted': Kirby Smart confident he was going to flip George Pickens
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 16“We're excited to have George [Pickens],” Smart said. “He's come in this summer and worked tremendously hard. He's been there from day one, grinding with our guys… We're excited to have him. We're looking forward to seeing him work and earn his opportunities.”
UGA QB Jake Fromm excited for matchup against younger brother in Deep South's Oldest Rivalry
By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 16“It’s going to be awesome," Fromm said. "It might be a little tough for everyone else in the family, but I think it’s going to be awesome, especially for me and Tyler to go out before the game, especially during the game and then after the game. It’s going to be a special moment for us – one ou family can cherish together."
Bound to Break Out: Who can emerge on an already deep defensive line
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 16Today’s edition of Bound to Break Out focuses on the players who can emerge from the defensive line, the most talented position group Auburn has to offer and a unit that is littered with next-level talent.
Bound to Break Out: Who can fill the void at linebacker this season
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 15Today’s edition of Bound to Break Out focuses on the players who can emerge from the linebacker position, a position group that was depleted after losing three seniors from last year’s unit.
Auburn will face off against New Mexico Lobos in Legends Classic
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 11Auburn is heading to Brooklyn for the Legends Classic, a four-team tournament taking place from November 25-26 at the Barclays Center. Auburn joins Wisconsin, Richmond and the New Mexico Lobos.
Bound to Break Out: Players from Auburn secondary that have best chance to improve
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 9Today’s edition of Bound to Break Out focuses on the players who can emerge from the secondary, a position group that faced a lot of scrutiny on a top-15 defense last season.
Jared Harper shines on another big stage in summer league debut
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 8"I'm just in awe, how hard he goes and just how he impacts the game."
Bryce Brown impresses in NBA Summer League debut
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 3In Brown's NBA Summer League debut against the Heat, he contributed eight points on 50 percent shooting and two rebounds in 13 minutes.
