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Groupings announced for Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 14

Groupings for the Thursday and Friday rounds of the Barbasol Championship in Opelika were released on Tuesday, July 14.

Tigers make Rotary Lombardi watch list, Butkus watch list

By Staff Report | July 14

The Rotary Lombardi Award Committee released the Watch List for the 2015 Rotary Lombardi Award on Tuesday morning, July 14, including Auburn's Avery Young and Cassanova McKinzy. This award makes two watch list appearances for Young, who is also a contender for the Outland Trophy. McKinzy continues to stack up award nominations as he is also in the running for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Chuck Bednarik Award. Eligibility for the Rotary Lombardi Award is limited to down linemen, either on offense or defense. The candidates earned a place on the preliminary Watch List by earning All-American honors, being named to their respective all-conference teams or receiving 2015 pre-season honors. While the Watch List highlights those players who have already received national recognition, any Division 1 player who meets the requirements is eligible for consideration from the Rotary Lombardi Selection Committee. The Rotary Lombardi Watch List containing 145 delegates, intended as a reference tool for the Selection Committee, will be periodically updated and revised through the conclusion of the voting to determine the 12 semi-finalists for 2015. The 46th Rotary Lombardi Award show will be held on Dec.

Coach Malzahn: "It's all about surviving the grind"

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | July 14

The Auburn Tigers arrived at the 2015 SEC Media Days in unrivaled style. Coach Gus Malzahn was accompanied in Hoover by senior cornerback Jonathon Jones, senior linebacker Kris Frost and junior quarterback Jeremy Johnson. Coach Malzahn expressed his excitement about the 2015 Tigers and the team's theme this year being "count on me." "What that is is just our players to be able to count on each other on and off the field," Malzahn explained.

Defense looks to improve under Muschamp

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 13

Auburn’s representatives at SEC Media Days spent a great amount of time discussing the defense that fans will see on the field this fall.

Malzahn talks offense, Johnson at SEC Media Days

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | July 13

One of the largest question marks for Auburn’s 2015 season is still stamped on the Tigers’ offense. Key players Sammie Coates, Cameron Artis-Payne and, of course, play-maker Nick Marshall have left the scene, so the pressure is high to fill their shoes. According to Gus Malzahn, Jeremy Johnson’s got the quarterback position in the bag. “I’m very excited about Jeremy,” Malzahn said.

Malzahn hopes to have Lambert back for fall practice

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 13

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said Monday, July 13, that DaVonte Lambert should be ready for the beginning of fall camp.

Auburn football players warm up prior to the first practice of fall camp.

Center Austin Golson placed on scholarship

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | July 13

Austin Golson, Auburn Football Center and transfer from Ole Miss in the summer of 2014, was recently placed on scholarship.

Kozan cleared for fall camp

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 13

All-SEC guard Alex Kozan will be ready for the beginning of fall practice, according to Auburn coach Gus Malzahn.

Davis won't be ready for season opener

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 13

Cornerback T.J. Davis will not be ready to play by the beginning of the season, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn announced on Monday, July 13.

Jonathan Jones celebrates after intercepting the ball in the end zone against South Carolina. Jones is now a candidate for both the Thorpe Award and the Nagurski Trophy.Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR

Jones named to Thorpe Award watch list

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 13

Auburn's defense had another player added to a preseason watch list on Monday morning, July 13.

Pearl to lead youth golf clinic

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 11

Basketball coach Bruce Pearl will team up with PGA Tour golfer Will Wilcox to host a junior golf clinic on Tuesday, July 14.

A look inside the largest collegiate video board

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | July 10

Construction on the nation's largest video board in college football is continuing to make progress right on schedule. On Friday, July 10, Andy Young, assistant athletics director for video services, addressed the media on the digital aspects of the video board's progress.

Auburn linebacker Cassanova McKinzy (#8) attempts to tackle Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game. McKinzy is up for the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

Tigers populate preseason watch lists

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | July 10

After the Maxwell Football Club released its candidates on the Maxwell Award Watch List, including Jeremy Johnson and Duke Williams, and Cassanova McKinzy was placed on the Bednarik Award list earlier this week, the Football Writers Association of America added more Tigers to the preseason award lists. Avery Young and Alex Kozan made the cut for the 2015 Outland Trophy, while Jonathan Jones and Carl Lawson are contenders for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List.

Whitaker pursuing NFL dream despite hardships

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 8

Many football players would be discouraged by obstacles getting in the way of their dream to play professionally, but former Auburn defensive tackle Jeff Whitaker is familiar with adversity.

Johnson, Williams on preseason Maxwell list, McKinzy on Bednarik watch list

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | July 7

The Maxwell Football Club announced its watch lists for the 79th annual Maxwell Award and the 21st annual Chuck Bednarik Award on Tuesday, July 7. Jeremy Johnson and Duke Williams hold the representation for the Tigers on the watch list for the 2015 Maxwell Award.

Basketball ranked second nationally for home attendance increase

By Staff Report | July 7

The NCAA announced on Monday, July 6, that Auburn Basketball is ranked second nationally in Division I average home attendance increase, with a spike of 2,002, its largest in 15 years. “I want to thank the Auburn Family, students and alumni for their support this past season,” Bruce Pearl said.

Donaldson up to bat. Home Run Derby at Auburn, AL on 11.21.14 (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Auburn baseball alumnus sets MLB All-Star record

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | July 6

This year marked the first that voting for the MLB All-Star game voting was done entirely online.

Auburn Gymnastics top-ranked among all NCAA women's programs

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | July 4

The 2014-15 Auburn gymnastics attendance ranked 14th nationally among all NCAA women's programs. The Tigers recorded their first sellout in history and average 6,188 fans. Gymnastics ranked seventh out of 136 women's programs in the Southeastern Conference, putting them in the top five percent of the SEC.

Mason and Gabriel to join Harrell in NBA Summer League

By Staff Report | July 3

Two more former Tigers will be participating in NBA Summer League play after it was announced All-SEC guard KT Harrell will play with the Philadelphia 76ers. Guard Antoine Mason will join the Orlando Magic and forward Kenny Gabriel will begin play with the Miami Heat. Mason and Gabriel will both play Saturday in the Orlando Pro Summer League beginning with the Heat facing the Indiana Pacers at 8 a.m., followed by the Magic against the Detroit Pistons at 10 a.m.

Schlottmann to make PGA Tour debut at Barbasol Championship

By Staff Report | July 3

Tigers' rising sophomore All-American Ben Schlottman will join two former Tigers, Blayne Barber and Patton Kizzire as he makes his PGA Tour debut with a sponsor’s exemption in The Barbasol at Grand National’s Lake Course July 16-19 . “I was really excited,” Schlottman said when he received the phone call.