Sports

Dismukes to play in SEC opener

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | September 4

Last season's freshman All-American center Reese Dismukes will play against Mississippi State this Saturday, coach Gene Chizik announced Tuesday.

Outfielder Jay Gonzalez suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 4

Media relations associate director Daniel Froelich confirmed that Gonzalez has been suspended, but the team has no declined comment at this time.

Auburn fullback Jay Prosch. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Iris Prosch, mother of Auburn fullback Jay, dies from brain cancer

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 3

Junior fullback Jay Prosch is not currently with the team after the passing of his mother.

Frazier speaks with Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd after Saturday's loss in Atlanta. (Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

Frazier says footwork, fundamentals caused Kickoff Game mistakes

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 3

After Auburn's 26-19 loss on Saturday, sophomore running back Tre Mason said turnovers and red zone errors were the differences in the game.Sophomore quarterback Kiehl Frazier was responsible for some of those errors in his first career start.

The Junior Reporter program is a part of the Auburn Kids Club and was inspired by "Joey the Junior Reporter," a junior reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks. (Courtesy of Blackhawks TV and Joey the Junior Reporter)

Athletics engages city's youths in Junior Reporter contest

By Rebecca Moseley / INTRIGUE REPORTER | September 3

Student media will get a run for its money when the Athletics department chooses a winner for the first Junior Reporter Contest.

Auburn lost the season opener for the first time in six games. (Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

Auburn loses first game of the season 26-19

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

It's a new season, with a new coaching staff, new-look defense and a new quarterback.And yet the same problems that plagued Auburn last season appeared Saturday night as Auburn lost to Clemson 26-19.

Instant analysis: Clemson 26, Auburn 19.

By Coleman McDowell | September 1

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said it best: "Our offensive line was physical and dominant."

Sophomore Tunde Fariyike (left) practices against Jamar Travis on Friday, August 3. Fariyike will take over the starting job at center while 2011 freshman All-American Reese Dismukes serves his indefinite suspension for public intoxication. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Key matchups to watch in season opener

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS WRITER | September 1

In Auburn's season opener against Clemson, be sure to watch for these key matchups.

Camila Jersonsky earned the MVP award in the Green Bay Tournament. (Courtesy of Auburn Sports)

Volleyball strikes blows, deals with Isaac

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | August 31

On Tuesday, Aug. 28, the women's valleyball match against Troy was postponed due to concerns with traveling in the inclement conditions caused by Hurricane Isaac.

Tail of the tape

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR, Robbie Tinsley / SPORTS EDITOR, The Tiger News | August 30

For this year's Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Sept. 1, Andrew Yawn, sports editor for The Auburn Plainsman, and Clemson student Robbie Tinsley, sports editor for The Tiger News, answered one another's questions and offered predictions for the teams' first game of the season.

Youth's talent outshines inexperience

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 29

Four days is all that separates Auburn from its opening game against Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in the Georgia Dome and the anticipation continues to grow.

Five-star linebacker Reuben Foster from Auburn High School is a highly anticipated player for the coming season. (Robert E. Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

For Reuben Foster, it's family above all

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 28

Think you know Reuben Foster? Guess again.

Senior Michael Herbert. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Double bogey in playoff ends Hebert's U.S. Amateur hopes

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 28

Senior Michael Hebert shot his way to the second round of match play before falling to Murray State's Patrick Newcomb in the U.S. Men's Amateur at Cherry Hills Village Country Club.

The Auburn Tigers rumble through the tunnel at the Georgia Dome at the 2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl. The Tigers return to the dome Saturday to face Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. (Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief)

Starters for Kickoff Game

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 28

Gene Chizik has released the starting lineup for the Chik-fil-A Kickoff Game.

Six Auburn students won medals at this year's Olympics in London.

Auburn at the Olympics

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 28

Six Auburn students won medals at this year's Olympics in London.

The Tigers hope to get past a tough SEC schedule with new head coach Terry Williams-Flournoy. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

A week of Auburn sports

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 27

A look at what happened this week in Auburn sports.

Tunde Fariyike at Auburn football practice, first day in pads on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Center of attention

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 26

On Aug. 26, Gene Chizik named sophomore center Tunde Fariyike the starter for the Sept. 1 season opener against Clemson in the Georgia Dome in the absence of suspended starter sophomore Reese Dismukes.

Offensive line depth chart revealed

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 26

Gene Chizik revealed a two-deep depth chart for the offensive line after practice on Sunday and showed that Auburn is not afraid of its plethora of youth.

UC Irvine hands soccer second straight loss

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 26

The Tigers entered the weekend leading the SEC in shots and corner kicks, but it seemed to leave its offensive power in Auburn, collecting its second straight loss of the season to UC Irvine 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Anteater Stadium.

Fans at this year's games can watch with a shaker in one hand and an Ipad in the other. (Robert E. Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

Auburn athletics helps turn game days into weekends

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 26

In Auburn, Saturdays in the fall are all about the game.Now departments across campus have collaborated to ensure that the entire weekend centers on the best possible football experience for fans.