Sports

OPINION: Auburn fast is '13 seconds better' in 2014

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | August 26

Although this year's slogan of Auburn Fast will most likely become true because of head coach Gus Malzahn's now famous hurry-up no huddle offense, this year will be yet another 'New Day' for the senior class that has been through the worst, the mediocre and some of the best days of Auburn football.

Football releases depth chart; Marshall, Mincy replacements

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | August 26

Auburn's 2014 depth chart was released leading up to the SEC season-opener against the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday. Sophomore Jeremy Johnson was officially announced starting quarterback for the game by head coach Gus Malzahn, while Senior Nick Marshall was still listed as starter on the depth chart.

Basketball lands two four-star recruits over weekend

August 24

Less than 24 hours since the end of his show-cause penalty, Auburn men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has received commitments from two four-star recruits.

Soccer bounces back with road victory over Furman

August 24

Kristen Dodson and Ashley Kotero were the goal-scorers for the Tigers, and goalkeeper Alyse Scott had three saves.

Pearl greeted by fans at midnight following end of show-cause penalty

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | August 24

As of 12:01 Sunday morning, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl will be officially be back.

The Toomer's Oaks were allegedly poisoined by Harvey Updyke Jr. after the 2010 Iron Bowl. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

UPDATE: Threatening tweets revealed regarding charity event

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | August 23

An Auburn University student has been questioned by police for allegedly posting unsuitable messages via Twitter to the event organizers of the Roses for Linda charity event that is still scheduled to proceed in Mobile next month, but without pie throwing, a dunking booth and Harvey Updyke.

Projected heat index at a summer high Saturday afternoon

August 23

The United States Weather Service is projecting temperatures to climb up to 104 degrees in Auburn. That would be the hottest heat indice of the summer yet.

Slow start too much to overcome for Auburn soccer Friday night

August 22

Auburn opened its 2014 season with a loss on Friday, Aug. 22, falling at Clemson 2-1.

Auburn breaks previous ticket-selling record for the 2014 football season

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | August 22

Following the biggest turnaround in SEC history, Auburn sold all of its football season ticket packages, a feat that has not been accomplished since the 2011 season. The University has sold 62,900 ticket packages; a new school record.

Quarterback Nic Marshall waits for the snap from center Reese Dismukes. Anna Grafton / PHOTO EDITOR

Marshall, Dismukes and Coates lead 10 Tigers on preseason coaches' All-SEC team

August 21

While Alabama and LSU led the conference, Auburn landed three players on the list, all on the offensive side of the ball.

Auburn running back Cameron Artis-Payne (44) runs down the field against Texas A&M, Oct. 19, 2013. (Zach Bland / Photographer)

Football finalizing details before Arkansas, to release depth chart Tuesday

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | August 21

Although fall camp has been a grind according to head coach Gus Malzahn, that work will ultimately help prepare the Tigers come Aug. 30 against Arkansas.

Rhett Lashlee watches warm up drills before the game on Saturday. Anna Grafton / PHOTO EDITOR

Freshmen offensive players already living up to hype according to coaches

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | August 17

Auburn's incoming class came into the Plains as a top 10 recruiting class and the freshmen offensive players have already helped prove in fall camp why they deserved those high recruit rankings, according to Auburn coaches.

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) runs for a touchdown against Florida State, Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

QB Johnson sticks up for Marshall, predicts Heisman season

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | August 17

"No doubt in my mind, I know he'll win (the Heisman trophy)," Johnson said. "He led us to the National Championship and we were 13 seconds away. This year he has gotten better at passing and running and better with the reads."

Marshall and Johnson picking up confidence in fall practice

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | August 15

Head coach Gus Malzahn has already announced that Marshall will not get the starting nod against Arkansas on Aug. 30. Since then Marshall has taken responsibility and put the work in to earn back the team's respect, according to senior tight end C.J. Uzomah.