Sports

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.

Football team 'passed' due for a starting quarterback

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 25

During the time this newspaper sits on the racks around campus, it is very possible a starting quarterback will finally be chosen.

Dismukes arrested for public intoxication

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 25

Looks like Clemson won't be the only team missing a key player in next Saturday's Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic in Atlanta.

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.