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

A week of Auburn sports

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | August 1

A look at what happened this week in Auburn sports.

Auburn has been represented in the London Olympics so far by its swim team. (Courtesy of Paul Gaborit)

Tigers seek first medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | July 30

After a full weekend of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Auburn alumni and students alike have yet to reach the podium.

Montgomery hosts MMA Fight Night

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 29

In the first ever sanctioned mixed martial arts event in Montgomery, 18 fighters saw the ring last night at the Renaissance Fight Night at the Renaissance Convention Center.

The NCAA punishments for Penn State have been criticized as too severe by some outlets. (Courtesy of ncaa.org)

The now not so Happy Valley

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 27

If there was ever any question on the motives and goals of Mark Emmert's tenure as NCAA President, he made himself undoubtedly clear after Monday's punishments to Pennsylvania State University and its football program.

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

A week of Auburn sports

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 24

A look at what happened this week in Auburn sports.

Fostering hope for '13 recruiting class

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 22

The Auburn Tigers football team may be in for an exciting 2013 recruiting class.

Auburn persists as Penn State falls

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 22

As the college football world tries to make sense of what went down in State College, Pa., universities and their athletic departments across the nation are forced to put their own programs under the microscope.

Senior tight end Phillip Lutzenkirchen was one of three Auburn players present at SEC Media Days Wednesday in Hoover Alabama.(Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief)

Seniors take the lead as the Tigers look to return to form

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | July 18

In 2011, a young Auburn team struggled on the field to find their identity and unite under a common cause.

On June 16 the SEC released an updated early season TV schedule which contained the times for the first three Auburn football games. (Courtesy of secsports.com)

SEC announces first three weeks of 2012 football season

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 17

The SEC has recently released the start times for Auburn's first three football games of the 2012 season.

And the committee chooses...

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 17

The Football Bowl Subdivision will have a college playoff in 2014. Believe it or not, it's official.

Auburn Parks and Recreation coach Tony Jackson won three medals at the Alabama State Games. (Courtesy of Veronica Jackson)

Local coach takes gold at State Games

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 16

Auburn Parks and Recreation track Coach Tony Jackson, along with eight children from the parks and rec track team, recently competed in the Alabama State Games in Birmingham June 22-24.

Philip Lutzenkirchen fights his way to a touchdown against South Carolina on Oct. 1, 2011. Lutzenkirchen has been named to the 2012 John Mackey Award watch list. (Robert E. Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

A week of Auburn sports

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 16

A look at what happened this week in Auburn sports

Reuben Foster commits to Tigers

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 12

Dubbed as the number one overall linebacker in the country by scout.com, Reuben Foster has de-committed from the University of Alabama and Committed to Auburn University.

Equestrian has the most athletes of any sport with 20, including Stephanie Rucci. (Courtesy of auburntigers.com)

77 athletes named to SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 10

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive announced Monday that 77 Auburn student-athletes were named to the Southeastern Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll according to auburntigers.com

Auburn is scheduled to play the University of Idaho Vandals on Sept. 15, 2015. (Courtesy of GoVandals.com)

Football scheduled to play Idaho in 2015

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 9

Auburn is scheduled to play the University of Idaho Vandals on Sept. 15, 2015, in Auburn according to a report from the Idaho Statesman.

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

Howdy Auburn!

By Chandler Smith | July 6

Texas A&M and its students are thrilled to be in the SEC and join Auburn in the "league of champions." There's nothing like it. The SEC is fiercely competitive on the field, but off it, they're like family.