Sports

New coordinator Scot Loeffler preps for A-Day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 12

Scot Loeffler refers to two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady as "Tommy" and has his cellphone number on speed dial. For most, that's enough to prove Loeffler's merit as a football mind, but if it's not enough for the most critical of Auburn fans, Loeffler has more to offer.

New coordinator Brian VanGorder preps for A-Day

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

Three months ago Brian VanGorder watched his Atlanta Falcon's defense melt and give up 24 points to the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

The equestrian team received a first-round bye in the NCAA Championships in Waco, Texas. Competition began Thursday and will continue through Saturday. (Courtesy of Anthony Hall)

Equestrian rides into NCAAs

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

The Auburn equestrian team looks to repeat as the National Collegiate Equestrian Association national champion this weekend after receiving a first-round bye in the tournament.

From left: Marcus Rowland, Harry Adams, Michael DeHaven and Keenan Brock of Auburn's 4x100 meter relay team celebrate their fastest world time of 2012 and Auburn record at the Texas Relays. The group was honored as SEC Co-Runners of the Week for their performance. (Courtesy of Media Relations)

Relay squad honored as SEC Co-Runners of the Week

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

Last week the 4x100 meter relay team was named SEC Co-Runners of the Week for posting the fastest world time in 2012 with a 38.30 at the Texas Relays.

Tigers place fourth, miss championship berth

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 8

No. 18 Auburn's season came to an end Saturday night as the Tigers, with a score of 196.100, placed fourth in the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Auburn Regional for the second year in a row.

Auburn's new women's basketball coach Terri Williams-Flournoy address the media and fans Tuesday evening at Auburn Arena in her introductory press conference. Williams-Flournoy was head coach of the Georgetown Lady Hoyas for the past eight seasons. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

New basketball coach hired

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 5

After guiding the Georgetown women's basketball program to the best four-year stretch in its history, coach Terri Williams-Flournoy said it was tough to leave the Lady Hoyas when the opening at Auburn presented itself.

Gymnastics regionals to field monster talent

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

With a possible bid to the national championship on the line, the No. 3 seed Auburn gymnastics team will host the NCAA regional tournament Saturday at Auburn Arena.

Ryan Tella watches a fly ball as he runs to third base against Belmont March 11. (Courtesy of Missy Hazeldine)

Tella shines bright in first year

By Callie Ward / WRITER | April 5

Auburn baseball's Ryan Tella may not be from a small town, but after his first year at Auburn, he's finally gotten into the swing of things.

Henry Rolle poses with one of his former Auburn athletes, Markita James, who was on the 2006 Auburn track team. (Courtesy of Inside the Auburn Tigers)

Track coach to make second Olympic appearance in London

By Andrew Yawn / WRITER | April 5

While football dominates the headlines in the South, Auburn University has built a championship pedigree in track and field over the past decade.

Sophomore pitcher Will Kendall pitches against Miss St. March 31. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Iron 'Ball'

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After a 17-11 start, Auburn baseball travels to Tuscaloosa Friday to begin a three-game series against the 10-19 Crimson Tide.

Auburn's Bri Guy scores a 9.90 on the floor at the 2012 SEC Gymnastics Championship in Duluth, Ga., March 24. Guy earned second team All-SEC honors for her performance this season. (Photo Courtesy of Anthony Hall)

Guy, Graba earn SEC honors

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After just two years with the gymnastics team, coach Jeff Graba was named SEC Coach of the Year March 24, while sophomore Bri Guy earned All-SEC second team honors two days later.

Auburn's Zeke Pike makes a throw in the team's first scrimmage Saturday. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Tigers continue spring training in prep for A-Day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 5

March Madness has come to an end for college basketball, but the madness of spring is just picking up for Auburn football.

Terri Williams-Flournoy comes to Auburn

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 3

Auburn has found its replacement for departed coach Nell Fortner.

Auburn clinches third-straight SEC series

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 2

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers have caught their stride, outlasting Mississippi State with an 8-2 win Sunday afternoon.

Auburn takes game two against Mississippi State

By John Holtrop / WRITER | March 31

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs Saturday 10-6 in the second game of their third straight SEC West series to even the series at 1-1.

Tigers lose game one against Bulldogs

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | March 31

Late game scoring and a solid defense allowed the Mississippi State Bulldogs to defeat the Auburn Tigers 5-3 Friday night at Plainsman Park.

Senior gymnast Laura Lane practices before a meet. In addition to being named to the SEC Community Service Team, Lane also earned her second-straight Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor at the SEC Championships. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Lane named to SEC Community Service Team

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | March 29

Gymnast Laura Lane earned a spot on the 2012 SEC Community Service Team in recognition of her ongoing involvement in the Auburn community, the league office announced March 19.

Putting to the finish

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

After two top-six finishes in their last two tournaments, Auburn's men's and women's golf teams will soon compete in their last rounds of golf before the start of the SEC tournament.

Christina Lin, sophomore hunt seat rider, approaches a jump at equestrian practice Monday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Equestrian expects tough match

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

The Auburn equestrian team will ride against the Georgia Bulldogs and the South Carolina Gamecocks this weekend at the Southern Equestrian Championships.

Senior forward Kenny Gabriel is the first Auburn basketball player to be selected for a post-season dunk contest. The contest will be Thursday night after the NIT Championship. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

First-time dunker

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

Ask any Auburn basketball fan who Kenny Gabriel is, and they will likely reply with an answer referencing his slam dunk ability.