Sports

OPINION: No huddle, no chance

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 26

Let's not kid ourselves. Pace of play in college football is a real problem. Well it's a real problem in the eyes of Nick Saban and Bret Bielema. But that, in turn, is the real problem with the problem -- two highly paid head coaches are trying to change the rules in order to send a message to the up-tempo offenses that gives them headaches.

Greg Robinson jumps over a pile of football players during the game against the University of Georgia on November 16, 2013. (Jenna Burgess / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers turning heads at the NFL Combine

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 26

After leading a resurgence from the bottom of the SEC to a berth in the BCS National Championship Game, several former Tigers are seeing their NFL draft stocks rise as quickly as Auburn did in the polls last season.

Baseball gets much-needed runs in win against Alabama A&M

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 25

The Auburn baseball team captured its fourth win of the season after an early explosion of runs put the Tigers out of reach of Alabama A&M, 7-3.

Golloway announces three departures from baseball team

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 24

Head coach Sunny Golloway announced Monday, Feb. 24, that seniors Hunter Kelley and Patrick Savage and junior Chase Williamson are no longer members of the Auburn baseball team.

Baseball caps disappointing weekend with extra-innings loss to ETSU

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Auburn's offensive scoring struggles continued in their 3-2 loss to East Tennessee State Sunday, which means they went 1-2 in their own Tiger Classic this weekend.

Women's basketball bounces back with a home win against rival Georgia

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 23

After a pair of tough SEC losses against Missouri and Tennessee, the Auburn women's basketball team started and finished strong Sunday to knock off rival Georgia at Auburn Arena.

Softball shuts out Purdue for 10th consecutive victory

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 23

The Tigers posted their 10th straight victory Sunday, a 8-0 win against Purdue to wrap up an unbeaten sweep of the Wilson/DeMarini Classic at Jane B. Moore Field.

Baseball's offensive woes continue in loss to California

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 22

Even though Auburn only had one less hit than California, they left 13 runners on base, which helped them get shut out 5-0 in their second game of the Tiger Classic Feb. 22.

Men's basketball falls to hot-shooting Vanderbilt at home

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 22

The Vanderbilt Commodores rode hot 3-point shooting and a 42-point second half Saturday night to a 67-59 comeback road victory over the Auburn Tigers.

Softball powers past Jacksonville State for third Wilson/DeMarini Classic victory

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 22

The Auburn softball team continued its dominance at home with a 13-3 Wilson/Demarini Classic victory over Jacksonville State in five innings Saturday.

Baseball picks up victory against Arkansas-Pine Bluff behind Ortman's 11 strikeouts

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 21

Senior starting pitcher Dillon Ortman picked up his second win of the year with a career-high 11-strikeout performance to earn Auburn baseball a 2-1 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Gymnastics loses to No. 6 Georgia in a Top-10 home meet

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 21

After a close loss to Alabama last weekend pushed the Tigers to No. 10 in the country, the Auburn gymnastics team was unable to keep the momentum going Friday night in a 196.875-196.100 loss to No. 6 Georgia at Auburn Arena.

Gymnastics team taking positives from another close loss to Alabama

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 21

On Valentine's Day, rival powerhouse Alabama entered Auburn Arena with its impressive No. 5 national ranking and left with its 108th consecutive victory against the Tigers' gymnastics team.

Tigers prepare for first home stand at newly renovated Plainsman Park

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 20

Having a new head coach, higher expectations and adjusting to an unfamiliar system this season are not the only new aspects of this year's Auburn baseball team.

Documentary inspired by high school students' relationships with their coaches

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | February 20

Laney Payne, senior in psychology, grew up in St. Mary's, Ga., with three sisters, a baby brother and their mother. Payne watched as her brother grew older without a father. Payne saw the impact the void left on her brother, but she also had the chance to see a hero emerge in her his life: his football coach.

Auburn University Acrobatics Club new to campus this semester

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 20

Auburn is an ever-changing community that never ceases to keep its students on their toes. Whether it's by adding a fleet of food trucks to campus or spontaneous raves in the library, Auburn students are always experiencing new things on campus.

Tahj Shamsid-Deen heading towards the basket. Sarah May/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR.

Men's basketball falls short in upset bid at No. 2 Florida

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 19

Leading the second ranked team in the nation by two, the Auburn men's basketball team committed a variety of mistakes in the final minute to allow the Florida Gators to pull out an improbable 71-66 home victory.

Alabama State gives Auburn baseball a wake up call, winning 9-3

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 19

In a highly anticipated opening day for Auburn baseball, Alabama State stunned the crowd of more than 3,500 fans as they cruised to a 9-3 victory with six different pitchers, which is their first win over Auburn in eight tries.

OPINION: Baseball's unbreakable bond

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 19

Before I did a lot of things in my life, I attended my first baseball game. In fact, before I even spoke my first word, I had seen the Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field. I marked that off of my bucket list before I even knew what a bucket list was. Or a bucket. Or a list.

Swimming and diving ready to reclaim SEC team title

By Graham Brooks | Contributing Writer | February 18

The 2014 Men's and Women's SEC Swimming and Diving Championships start this Tuesday, Feb. 17, and will conclude on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Athens, Ga. Historically, Auburn has dominated these championships, and the Tigers plan to be strong contenders again this year.