Sports

Auburn in the NFL

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

The latest in news from Auburn players now in the NFL.

Halftime report: Auburn vs. Ole Miss

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | October 13

The Tigers came into today's matchup 6-3 in games kicking off before noon under Gene Chizik. At the half, the Tigers are tied 17 all with the Ole Miss Rebels.

By the numbers: Arkansas vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

The Arkansas vs. Auburn game, in statistics.

Moseley named starting quarterback

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 12

On Friday, for the second season in a row, Gene Chizik promoted the junior backup quarterback to the starter in an attempt to breathe life into the 10th worst offense in the nation.

Auburn's 1-0 loss to No. 25 Tennessee Sunday, Oct. 7 was a physical showdown highlighted by an injury to Tennessee junior CC Cobb, seen here being carted off the field after heading a goal kick near midfield. Cobb was then taken to an unspecified hospital. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Winning streak snapped as No. 25 Lady Volunteers scrape by Tigers

By Taylor Grafft / WRITER | October 12

The Auburn women's soccer team lost a physical match to No. 25 Tennessee on Sunday Oct. 7, 1-0.

Junior Courtney McDonald sets up sophomore Halle Kearney for the spike against Mississippi State Friday, Oct. 5. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Volleyball returns home to beat Bulldogs after two road losses

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | October 11

After two tough road losses at the hands of Arkansas and Kentucky, the Auburn volleyball team returned home Oct. 5 and quickly dispatched the visiting Mississippi State Bulldogs in three straight sets, improving its record to 13-4 (4-3 in SEC).

Auburn in the NFL

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 9

The latest in news from Auburn players now in the NFL.

Cross country endures first losses of season

October 8

The Auburn men's and women's cross country teamsoared into the 2012 season with three consecutive wins at the Trojan Invite, the Auburn Invite and the Azalea City Classic, making them an undefeated team.

Clint Mosely after switching with Kiehl Frazier as quarterback in the second half. (Allison Thompson)

Auburn's offensive struggles continue, fall to Arkansas 24-7

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 6

Arkansas and Auburn saw this game as one thing: a must-win.

Wilson starts hot, Razorbacks lead 10-0 at half

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 6

Tyler Wilson continued his offensive dominance in the first half of play, leading the Razorbacks to a 10-0 advantage over Auburn after 30 minutes of play.

Jonathan Wallace gained 15 yards on three carries against LSU. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Wallace continues to make strides

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 6

Jonathan Wallace holds the promise of production.

Auburn coach Terri Williams-Flournoy gives Blanche Alverson directions at the team's first fall practice Monday, Oct. 1. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Senior profile: Blanche Alverson

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | October 5

Senior Blanche Alverson will soon graduate and just recently added a 2012 SGA Homecoming Top 5 nomination to her lengthy list of accolades.

The women's tennis team sent four players to the ITA All-Americans in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Lawrin Barnard)

A week in Auburn sports

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 4

A week's worth of Auburn sports news.

Senior outside hitter Sarah Bullock celebrates a point against Alabama. Auburn beat Alabama three sets to one, and Bullock scored her 1,000th career dig. The win over Alabama improved Auburn's record to 12-2, one more than the 2011 total wins. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn wins two, Bullock gets 1,000th dig

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor and Taylor Grafft / WRITER | October 3

On Sept. 21, the Auburn women's volleyball team rallied from a 1-0 deficit to win the final three sets and hand South Carolina its first loss of the season, 3-1 (25-27, 25-16, 25-18, 25-22).

No. 23, Ontario McCaleb, running back for Auburn. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Sports writers' season review: John Burns

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 2

The Plainsman's three sports writers took the bye week as a chance to evaluate the team after four games. At 1-3 following the 12-10 loss to LSU Sept. 22, the team had the weekend off to rest and continue to prepare for Arkansas on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m.

Quan Bray has caught nearly 25 percent of the team's receptions this season. Bray had only two receptions for 10 yards in the Sept. 22 game versus LSU. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Quan Bray suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 1

Wide receiver Quan Bray will not participate in Saturday's game versus Arkansas

Kicker Cody Parkey was lifted up by the Tigers after kicking the winning field goal in overtime against ULM. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Sports writers' season review: Ali Jenkins

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 1

The Plainsman's three sports writers take the bye week as a chance to evaluate the team after four games. At 1-3 following the 12-10 loss to LSU Saturday, Sept. 22, the team will have the weekend off as they rest and continue to prepare for Arkansas on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m.

Quan Bray arrested for violating driving permit

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 1

Sophomore wide receiver Quan Bray was arrested last night in Carrollton, Ga., for violating his driving permit.He was also charged for loud music and possession of an open bottle of alcohol, Captain Swain Harris of the University of West Georgia Police Department.

The Auburn cross country team competes against Kennesaw State at the Auburn Invitational. (Courtesy of Lawrin Barnard)

A week in Auburn sports

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 30

A week's worth of Auburn athletic news.

The Auburn Tigers take down Michael Ford, running back for LSU. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

By the numbers: LSU vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 29

The LSU vs. Auburn game, in statistics.