Sports

Final thoughts, score predictions before the Bulldogs come to town

By Sports Staff | September 29

The Auburn Plainsman sports staff gives their preview of Saturday's matchup between No. 13 Auburn and No. 24 Mississippi State.

PREVIEW: Auburn opens home SEC play with tricky Mississippi State

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | September 29

For Mississippi State, it has already been an up and down year.

Auburn's defense pushing historic pace

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | September 29

A season-opening victory over Georgia Southern and, in turn, the following week’s loss to defending national champions Clemson, proved that this Auburn defense has the potential to be historic.

Behind enemy bylines: Mississippi State

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 28

Taylor Rayburn, sports editor at The Reflector, answered a few questions from The Auburn Plainsman ahead of Auburn’s matchup with Mississippi State this Saturday.

Behind enemy bylines: Mississippi State

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 28

Taylor Rayburn, sports editor at The Reflector, answered a few questions from The Auburn Plainsman ahead of Auburn’s matchup with Mississippi State this Saturday.

President Leath 'completely focused' on charges of misconduct, not ready to speak on Jacobs' future

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 28

When asked whether he would give athletics director Jay Jacobs a vote of confidence, Leath said he was focused on the serious misconduct charges.

Reliving Auburn's infamous 3-2 win over the Bulldogs in 2008

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | September 28

Tuberville and Croom were on their way out after each team finished the 2008 season in disappointing fashion.

Assistant Coach Chuck Person has a chat with Jordon Granger during a timeout. Auburn vs Arkansas in Auburn, AL on Feb. 10, 2015. Adam Sparks | Photographer

Alabama associate AD who resigned tied to Chuck Person and bribery scheme

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 28

The Tuscaloosa New reported Wednesday night that Baker allegedly met an Atlanta-based adviser and men's clothing executive Rashan Michel, who has been tied to Person and was charged by federal prosecutors Tuesday in the same document that charged Person.

Alabama basketball administrator resigns as investigation spreads to Tuscaloosa

By Staff Report | September 27

Kobie Baker, an associate athletics director who oversaw parts of the basketball program, has resigned.

Daniel Carlson 'back' after impressive outing vs. Mizzou

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | September 27

Carlson’s 386 career points are a school record, and the senior has singlehandedly saved many games for the Tigers over the years.

University: Basketball allegations are 'shocking,' Person suspended without pay

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 27

Person has been suspended without pay.

UPDATE: Louisville head coach, athletic director placed on administrative leave amid nationwide scandal

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | September 27

Tom Jurich has placed on administrative leave as the athletic director at the university, as well as legendary men's basketball head coach Rick Pitino.

Analyzing the career of Dan Mullen, the SEC's resident quarterback whisperer

By Caleb Ductant | Sports Writer | September 27

There is a quarterback guru lurking among the hot seats in the SEC, and his name is Dan Mullen.

Men’s golf finishes second at Trinity Forest Invitational

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | September 27

After finishing third at their season-opening event two weeks ago, No. 13 Auburn men’s golf built on that success with a second-place finish at the Trinity Forest Invitational in Dallas, Texas.