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The State Press

‘Heck’le of a ball game with Section 111

The Helmet Guy is known around campus for his booming voice when he leads cheers for Auburn baseball, and recently, softball as the team continues to succeed. But it’s not just the Helmet Guy who keeps the crowd pumped. Baseball’s official heckling club, Section 111, has been filling the gaps of game silence in their own fashion.



Bruce Pearl addresses the crowd at Auburn Arena at his introductory press conference March 18, 2014. Raye May / DESIGN EDITOR

Changes announced in men's basketball staff

Assistant coach Tony Jones has resigned to pursue other coaching opportunities, while current assistant coach Chuck Person, and staff members Todd Golden and Steven Pearl have each been promoted. Person has been elevated to associate head coach and has been signed to a three-year contract.

Auburn Softball

Cooper, Carosone earn All-American status

The Tigers are off to a good start in Oklahoma City as Kasey Cooper and Emily Carosone were welcomed with All-American recognition Wednesday afternoon, May 27. The Tigers were two of six players who received the honor alongside UCLA’s Ally Carda and Alexis Bennett, Oklahoma’s Lauren Chamberlain and Oregon’s Cheridan Hawkins. Cooper said it was an honor to be sitting next to the five other All-Americans. “For me I think it’s cool because I watched Oklahoma and Alabama play in the championship sitting at home in high school.” Cooper said.

The Auburn Plainsman

​Plans for football-only complex in discussion

Auburn University officials are exploring the idea of constructing an on-campus, football-only complex according to report by AL.com. The plan may also include a renovation of the existing 26-year-old Athletic's Complex on Donahue Drive. Director of athletics Jay Jacobs told AL.com, “Something in the future has to be done.Auburn University officials are exploring the idea of constructing an on-campus, football-only complex according to report by AL.com. The plan may also include a renovation of the existing 26-year-old Athletic's Complex on Donahue Drive. Director of athletics Jay Jacobs told AL.com, “Something in the future has to be done.

The Auburn Plainsman

Baylor ends season for women’s doubles pair

Auburn doubles partners Pleun Burgmans and Emily Flickinger fell 6-1, 6-2 to Baylor in the opening round of the NCAA Championships Thursday, May 21. “Pleun and Emily both had great seasons,” Auburn head coach Lauren Longbotham Meisner said.