VIDEO: This Week in Sports | 7.25.14
Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson talk about everything Auburn sports in this last episode of the summer break.
Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson talk about everything Auburn sports in this last episode of the summer break.
Call him what you want: family man, Auburn man, a winner or even a loser, if you don't cheer for the Auburn Tigers. But one thing cannot be denied about Coach Gus Malzahn -- he is a man of second chances. While many people wonder why Malzahn continues to give players second chances, the answer is simple.
Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall's fine for possession of marijuana has been paid and the case is now closed.
Former players, friends and family came out to play in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Philip Lutzenkirchen Golf Event and help raise money for the Auburn University FCA Chapter.
The Auburn University Club has partnered with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to put together a golf event in honor of Phillip Lutzenkirchen.
Not too many are better at handling their success than the most likable guy in golf today, 2013 PGA Champion and former Auburn golf All-American Jason Dufner.
Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson bring you this weeks happenings in Auburn sports.
Former Auburn Tigers Dameyune Craig, Will Herring, Jerraud Powers and Ben Thomas joined former Crimson Tide players Marvin Constant, Ricky Davis and Jeremiah Castille at the event hosted by the East Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Even those who don't follow hockey most likely know about the "Miracle on Ice" game, where the US men's team pulled off one of the most improbable upsets in the history of sports by defeating the juggernaut Soviet hockey squad at Lake Placid.
Thirteen Auburn Tigers were voted preseason All-SEC, including four first team selections, by the media at the 2014 SEC Media Days.
Auburn football may be gearing up for the start of the 2014 season, but its most memorable moments from the 2013 season are still garnering national attention and accolades.
Highlights from this year's SEC Media Days event.
"We led the country in rushing last year," Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said. "When you do that, defenses have to take some chances. We've got to do a better job this year of making them pay when they do take their chances."
Projected to start at center for the fourth consecutive season, Dismukes is now an entrenched leader for the Tigers, both on and off the field.
Dozens of fans crowded the lobby of the Wynfrey Hotel at SEC Media Days on Monday, and most of them belonged to Auburn.
Following a marijuana citation that cost him an appearance at the 2014 SEC Media Days, Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall will face additional "consequences," according to head coach Gus Malzahn.
Head coach Gus Malzahn confirmed at SEC Media Days that Denson and Garrett have been granted a medical hardship waiver for the 2013 season, giving the two juniors an extra year of eligibility.
"(The surgery) was successful," Malzahn said. "Carl is working extremely hard and he is determined to come back towards the end of this year."
Former Auburn men's tennis All-American Tim Puetz was more excited than head coach Eric Shore had ever seen him after the Tigers won a match against Alabama 4-3 in Tuscaloosa.
Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall has been pulled from Monday's lineup of Auburn athletes scheduled to speak to the media at the 2014 SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.