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Freshman running back Jovon Robinson (middle) was released from his scholarship after it was revealed his transcript was altered by his high school counselor. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Off-the-field issues continue to plague Chizik's squad

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS WRITER | August 25

Incoming freshman Jovon Robinson was prepared to help ease the loss of running back Michael Dyer, who was released from his scholarship in January.

Preparation for Clemson begins after Frazier named starter

By Ali Jenkins / Sports Reporter | August 24

With nine days to go until its season-opener against Clemson, the Auburn football staff announced that Kiehl Frazier would be the Tigers starting quarterback, finally ending a nine-month long debate.

DeAngelo Benton. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Benton suspended for rules violation

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 23

We may not know the starting quarterback or the ins and outs of the depth chart, but we now know someone who won't be seeing any playing time in the near future.

Auburn coach Gene Chizik at practice last Saturday. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Football practice report: 8/21

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS WRITER | August 22

A lot of preparation happened in the Tigers' Thursday practice, as the team eagerly awaits to play Clemson.

Running Back Onterio McCalebb is one the hopefuls to help the Tigers this season. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers face crucial rival in season's first game

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 22

August is quickly coming to an end, and with that comes the start of Auburn football.

Jason Dufner was poised for a top five finish in the Wyndham Championship until the rain came. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Dufner finishes tied for 7th, moves to No. 2 in FedEx rankings

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 20

Jason Dufner was poised for a top five finish in the Wyndham Championship until the rain came, extending his stay at the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. for one more day.

Soccer remains undefeated, wins 4-1

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 19

It was all Auburn, all offense for the second straight game as sophomore defender Tori Ball led the team with two goals, extending Auburn's record to 2-0-0 as the Tigers defeated the High Point Panthers 4-1 Sunday afternoon at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

With the first game of the season looming less than a month away, coach Gene Chizik continues to prepare his team. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

SEC faces big challenges on its way to the championship

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS WRITER | August 19

What can I tell you about the SEC that you don't already know?

Defense dominates, opens season with 1-0 victory

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 17

Auburn's defense proved to be too much for Georgia State as the Tigers went on to win 1-0 in Friday night's season opener at the Auburn soccer complex.

Defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder said Auburn needs to get bigger and faster on defense in order to compete. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Field or box? History says Auburn's coordinators have it right this year

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 17

The starting positions for Auburn have not been filled yet, but coordinators Scot Loeffler and Brian VanGorder know where they're going to be.VanGorder will be watching and coaching his defense from the sidelines, and Loeffler will be sitting at a higher vantage point in the box.

Gene Chizik welcomes Auburn family home

By Gene Chizik | August 16

In an open letter to the student body, Chizik asks for the continued support of the Auburn community.

Gene Chizik and the team has gotten a lot accomplished and cut down on many errors since practice started. Chizik said the Tigers were ready to play Clemson and were "focused." (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Team shows errors and improvement in Wednesday's practices

By Eva Woghiren / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | August 16

Auburn's football team had one practice earlier Wednesday morning and a scrimmage practice later that evening.

Texas A&M will be the latest team to join the SEC. (Courtesy of tamu.edu)

Newcomers to the SEC have the chance to prove themselves

By John Holtrop / WRITER | August 15

The 2012 season will mark the SEC's first with 14 teams. With the exception of added traveling distance, the Missouri Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies will bring talent and tradition to the already stout SEC.

2010 Auburn alumnus Ken Lorang gets his football signed by Gene Chizik. (Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR)

Fans gather for annual Fan Day at Auburn Arena

By Rebecca Moseley / INTRIGUE REPORTER | August 12

After a year of keeping up with Auburn sports on television, online or from the stands, the fans at the Auburn Arena today were able to reconnect with the athletes in person at the 2012 Fan Day.

Gene Chizik deemed Saturday's scrimmage a success and is hoping to eliminate any inconsistencies in the Tigers' game. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers make strides with successful second scrimmage

By Hayley Blair / WRITER | August 11

Saturday's scrimmage was the grind right before a big level up for Auburn's football team as players continue to improve.

Clint Moseley (left) and Kiehl Frazier (right) talk before practice on August 3. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Moseley's injury and inconsistent play highlight the team's first scrimmage

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 8

The Tigers ran about 65 plays in addition to assorted drills today in Jordan-Hare Stadium in the team's first scrimmage of fall practice, according to Gene Chizik.

Wide receivers coach Trooper Taylor said that having the new indoor facility is useful and the players are getting better at dealing with the fickle Auburn weather. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Receiving competition notes and more after Tuesday's morning practice

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 7

Today Auburn began the switch to a two-a-day practice schedule as the team practiced in shorts and pads in both the morning and the afternoon.

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

The 2013 football recruiting class

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | August 6

With the 2012 summer semester coming to an end, Auburn University football prepares to begin its season with 16 returning starters and 21 incoming high school recruits. Only a year away from making headlines on the Plains, the 2013 recruiting class has kept the offseason exciting in all the right ways. Below is a top list of 2013 verbal commits, ranked No. 8 nationally by Rivals.com.

Chizik is varying when the team practices indoors as they attempt to beat the heat. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers look forward to playing in pads as the second day of practice ends

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 2

The second day of practice was the Tigers' last without pads as the team dons shells - helmets and shoulder pads - for the next two days.

Brothers Matt Lee (left) and Jordan Lee (right) competed in the Carhartt College Series in Little Rock, Ark. last week where Matt qualified to move on to the Classic, a national competition. (Courtesy of auburn.edu)

Bass Sports Club blowing competition out of the water

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | August 1

The University will be represented at the 43rd Bassmaster Classic in Grand Lake O' Cherokee of Tulsa, Okla. on Feb. 22-24, where a first-place prize of $500,000 is on the line.