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Gene Chizik declines comment on reported NCAA recruiting investigation

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 21

Gene Chizik declined comment Wednesday, Nov. 21 on what he called "speculation" of the NCAA investigating Auburn football's recruiting.

Lady Tigers trump AAMU Lady Bulldogs in the Arena

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | November 19

Alabama A&M took a 1-2 punch from Auburn over the weekend as the women's basketball team delivered a win against the Lady Bulldogs on Sunday following Saturday's victory on the football field.

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

VanGorder unsure about future

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | November 17

"We've got to get bigger and stronger here at Auburn." VanGorder said. "It's pretty obvious. I think that's our responsibility -- to develop them physically and mentally. That's our job."

Auburn leads Alabama A&M 35-0 at halftime

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | November 17

Auburn's offensive efficiency headlined the first half against Alabama A&M as the Tigers scored five touchdowns on five possessions and lead 35-0 with thirty minutes to play.

Senior Mary Coffed strikes a free kick in Auburn's 4-3 2OT victory over Alabama on Thursday, Oct. 25. (Courtesy of Allison Thompson)

Senior striker Coffed makes SEC Community Service Team

By Rebecca Moseley / WRITER | November 17

Senior Mary Coffed's involvement in the community with Toys for Tots and the Yes We Can food drive, has earned her a place on the SEC Soccer Community Service Team.

Auburn's Najat Ouardad (3) and Tyrese Tanner (32) battle for a loose ball with a Maine player. The Tigers defeated Maine 71-41 in the 2012-13 season-opener. (Courtesy of Greg Mintel)

Lady Tigers open season 1-1 after Wolfpack Invitational

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | November 16

The women's basketball team came out of last weekend's invitational with a win, a loss and a long to-do-list before this week's home game against Alabama State.

Hut, hut, bedtime

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | November 16

The Auburn football program has hired Event Operations Group, Inc. to enforce the players' curfews on a nightly basis.

Women's soccer takes on No. 2 BYU Thursday

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 15

On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., the Auburn women's soccer team will play BYU in Provo, Utah in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Uncertainty for the Tigers' future

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | November 13

After a two-win season, the Auburn organization is filled with uncertainties, from coaching, to the program's future.

Auburn in the NFL: Week of 11/8

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 13

The latest news in Auburn players now in the NFL.

By the numbers: New Mexico State vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 13

The New Mexico State vs. Auburn game, in statistics.

Blanche Alverson hugs her father, Bill, after being crowned Homecoming Queen. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Senior guard Blanche Alverson named Homecoming Queen

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | November 12

Blanche Alverson is used to hearing her name called out over the loudspeaker, but Saturday afternoon proved to be something special.

Auburn shutout by Georgia, 38-0

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | November 10

Auburn has suffered their eighth loss of the season, falling to rival Georgia 38-0 in this year's edition of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.

Across enemy lines

By Nick Fouriezos | November 10

The Red and Black sports editor Nick Fouriezos answers five questions regarding this week's matchup against the Bulldogs

Gene Chizik is in his third year as head coach and has a record
of 42-55 overall. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Her view: It takes two to tango: Chizik and Richt

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | November 10

College football is full of characters, especially in the Southeastern Conference.

Senior center Rob Chubb releases a floater over the head of IPFW freshman forward Joe Reed in Auburn's 61-50 win Friday, Nov. 9. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn rallies behind veterans in season opener

By Taylor Grafft / WRITER | November 10

Seniors center Rob Chubb and guard Frankie Sullivan lead a second half charge to rally from a halftime deficit as the Auburn men's basketball team defeated the IPFW Mastodons 61-50 in the Tigers' 2012-2013 season opener Friday, Nov. 9.

Freshman quarterback Jonathan Wallace will make the second start of his career Saturday, Nov. 10 against UGA. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Quarterback Jonathan Wallace gets his chance to shine

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | November 9

Quarterback Jonathan Wallace will receive the second start of his career this weekend against Georgia.

The women's soccer team celebrates after its berth in the NCAA tournament was announced Monday, Nov. 5. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

NATIONALS: Women's soccer makes seventh straight NCAA tournament

By Toi Garcia / WRITER | November 8

On the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 5, the women's soccer team got news it had earned a bid to the NCAA tournament for the seventh straight year in a row.

Bomani Jones speaks to students about athletic culture

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | November 7

Bomani Jones, a regular contributor on ESPN's "Around the Horn" and "Dan Le Batard Is Highly Questionable," spoke to students about athletes and activism in sports at the Student Center Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Elizabeth Benson won the equitation finals last weekend in the Washington International Horse Show. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Benson)

Player profile: Elizabeth Benson gallops through freshman year

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | November 5

An Auburn freshman's junior days in equestrian sports are coming to an end, but whatever hurdles Elizabeth Benson may encounter in her next phase, her coaches have no doubt that she can clear them.