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Rick Bisaccia named running backs, special teams coach

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | January 3

Wednesday, Jan. 3, Rick Bisaccia, former special teams and assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers, was officially named Auburn's running backs and special teams coach.

Auburn's Corey Lemonier sacks LSU quarterback Zach Mattenberger in the first half causing a fumble that Auburn recovered Saturday, Sept. 22. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Corey Lemonier declares for NFL Draft

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | December 31

The junior defensive end said he's "ready for the next level," according to ESPN's Joe Schad

Illinois outlasts Auburn, 81-79

By Lance Davis / WRITER | December 29

No. 12 ranked Illinois rode a 27-point performance from sophomore guard Tracy Abrams to an 81-79 win.

Auburn boasts 11 women's teams with a total of 168 athletes. The female athletes at Auburn are much more than numbers to fill the Title IX requirement. Women who represent Auburn in athletics seem to have a pride unlike any female in the nation. (Rachel Cooper / WRITER)

11 teams, 168 athletes, 1 school

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | December 25

Extra sprints, extra reps and pushing boards are among many other punishments workout ideas easily found inside any collegiate weight room. However, Auburn's athletes don't do extra just for being late or poor performance in the classroom and on the field.

Pre-Christmas game curse strikes as Auburn loses to Winthrop

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | December 23

Head Coach Tony Barbee said in Saturday's post-game interview that the game before Christmas is dreaded among coaches.

J.B. Grimes. (Courtesy of cstv.collegesports.com)

Malzahn hires J.B. Grimes as offensive line coach

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | December 20

On Wedsnesday, Dec. 19, Malzahn announced the acquisition of former Arkansas State offensive line coach J.B. Grimes.

Auburn thrashes TTU 81-62

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | December 19

The Auburn men's basketball team commanded the lead after scoring the game's first points and never looked back, coasting to a 81-62 victory against opponent Tennessee Tech at home Tuesday, Dec. 18.

Threein' it to the top: Tigers defeat Furman

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | December 16

Finishing the game just six points shy of 70 meant that not one fan out of row J, or 9, walked away with a $10 Sports Academy gift card.

Chris Denson (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Auburn routs Grambling State in best showing of season

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | December 11

The men's basketball team, after being off more than a week, had a strong showing Tuesday, Dec. 11 against Grambling State, winning 92-42.

Malzahn hires co-defensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | December 9

Gus Malzahn continues to add to his coaching staff by hiring Charlie Harbison as co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach and Ryan Russell as strength and conditioning coach.

Ellis Johnson hired to rebuild defense

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | December 6

Malzahn wasted no time in securing former Southern Miss head coach Ellis Johnson as Auburn's next defensive coordinator.

Trooper Taylor is one of many coaches that will be released from their duties by Gus Malzahn. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Malzahn releases assistant coaches

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | December 5

According to reports from al.com, new head coach Gus Malzahn announced Wednesday, Dec. 5 he was relieving Gene Chizik's staff members of their duties.

Malzahn gets off the plane Tuesday, Dec. 4 at Auburn University Regional Airport. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Welcome back, Gus: Fans roar support at Auburn University Regional Airport

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | December 4

Almost exactly four years ago, former head coach Gene Chizik was booed off the plane at the Auburn University Regional Airport as he arrived on The Plains following his selection as Auburn's head coach.On Tuesday, Dec. 4, former Arkansas State head coach Gus Malzahn, Chizik's offensive coordinator from 2009-11, was named Auburn's head coach and the reaction could not have been more different.