Sports

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.

Gus Malzahn, former Auburn offensive coordinator and head coach of Arkansas State, was announced as the new Auburn football head coach today. (Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief)

Malzahn is the man

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | December 4

Gus Malzahn, former Auburn offensive coordinator and head coach of Arkansas State was announced as the new Auburn football head coach today.

Jacobs hopes new blood will bring improvements

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | December 4

The success of coach Gene Chizik's first years at Auburn only encouraged the desire for change after this year's disappointing season.

Millard Dawson, a former professional athlete and NFL trainer, is now the personal training general manager at Auburn's Max Fitness. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Dawson, former Falcons trainer, now training at local gyms

By Sonya Lovejoy / COMMUNITY REPORTER | December 2

Meet Millard Dawson, former physical therapist tech for the Atlanta Falcons, minor league baseball player and the current general manager of personal training for Auburn Max Fitness and Auburn Fitness for Women.

Frankie Sullivan moves up the court to score two of his 28 points, his career high. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

DePaul hands Auburn men's basketball fifth loss of season

By Toi Garcia / WRITER | December 1

The men's basketball team lost to DePaul University with a close score of 80-76 Friday, Nov. 30 in the Auburn Arena.

Sneak peek at holiday sports

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

Hanging around the campus this holiday break? Wondering what sports are going on? Look no further!

Jeff Fisher. (Courtesy of the St. Louis Rams)

After Chizik, who's next?

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | November 29

With the departure of Gene Chizik, all eyes are on these prospective coaches to see who will lead the Tigers next year.

Huntsville High School linebacker Cameron Toney is one of few recruits to reiterate his commitment to Auburn after the firing of Gene Chizik Sunday, Nov. 25. (Contributed)

2013 recruit Cameron Toney remains committed to Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 29

All is fair in love, war and college football.

LB recruit Cameron Toney stands by Auburn commitment

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 28

Toney said he is "not decommitting" from Auburn despite Auburn's dismissal of former head coach Gene Chizik.

Jimbo Fisher tells Orlando Sentinel he is "very happy at Florida State"

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 26

On the 740 AM radio show "The Game" Monday, Nov. 26, Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher dispelled the rumor that he is interested in filling the Auburn head coaching vacancy.

Auburn players react to Chizik's firing

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR & Hayley Blair/CAMPUS EDITOR | November 25

The Auburn Athletic Complex was a solemn, silent place on Sunday when players were informed of the impending departure of their head coach.

Gene Chizik addresses the media Saturday, Nov. 24 after Auburn's 49-0 Iron Bowl loss in Tuscaloosa. (Katherine McCahey / PHOTOGRAPHER)

Auburn fires Gene Chizik after four years

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | November 25

Auburn informed Gene Chizik today that he would not be returning next year as the head football coach.

Alabama receiver Amari Cooper hauls in one of his two first half touchdown receptions in the Crimson Tide's 49-0 Iron Bowl rout of Auburn. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn falls 49-0 in Iron Bowl; Chizik declines comment on his job security

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | November 24

The Auburn Tigers suffered what coach Gene Chizik called an "embarrassing" loss at the hands of cross-state rivals Alabama by a score of 49-0, ending their 2012 campaign with a 3-9 mark and the school's first ever 0-8 SEC season.

Chizik support still strong in locker room

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 24

After the Tigers were dominated by Alabama in what Chizik called a "disappointing and embarassing" 49-0 loss in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Nov. 24, freshman starting quarterback Jonathan Wallace said he believes Chizik is the right man for the job.