Sports

Special teams come up big for Auburn in first half

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | September 8

Auburn should be estatic.Despite being outplayed for the majority of the first half, the Tigers trail by only four.

Coach Gene Chizik waved to fans as the team left for Mississippi State on Friday. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers defense gears up for Mississippi State

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | September 8

Auburn last lost their season opener in 2005, falling at home to Reggie Ball and the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech 23-14, snapping a 15 game winning streak. The Tigers stayed home the next week and bounced back against Mississippi State 28-0.

Kiehl Frazier during the Clemson game on Sept. 1

By the numbers: Clemson vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 7

The Clemson vs. Auburn game, in statistics.

The historic image from when Auburn blocked two punts against Alabama in the 1972 Iron Bowl. (Courtesy of Ki Sanders Corley)

Oldie but goodie: Sanders' historic 'Punt, Bama, Punt' call now available for purchase

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | September 6

Forty years separate Gary Sanders from that historic game at Legion Field.

Dismukes to play in SEC opener

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | September 4

Last season's freshman All-American center Reese Dismukes will play against Mississippi State this Saturday, coach Gene Chizik announced Tuesday.

Outfielder Jay Gonzalez suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 4

Media relations associate director Daniel Froelich confirmed that Gonzalez has been suspended, but the team has no declined comment at this time.

Auburn fullback Jay Prosch. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Iris Prosch, mother of Auburn fullback Jay, dies from brain cancer

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 3

Junior fullback Jay Prosch is not currently with the team after the passing of his mother.

Frazier speaks with Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd after Saturday's loss in Atlanta. (Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

Frazier says footwork, fundamentals caused Kickoff Game mistakes

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 3

After Auburn's 26-19 loss on Saturday, sophomore running back Tre Mason said turnovers and red zone errors were the differences in the game.Sophomore quarterback Kiehl Frazier was responsible for some of those errors in his first career start.

The Junior Reporter program is a part of the Auburn Kids Club and was inspired by "Joey the Junior Reporter," a junior reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks. (Courtesy of Blackhawks TV and Joey the Junior Reporter)

Athletics engages city's youths in Junior Reporter contest

By Rebecca Moseley / INTRIGUE REPORTER | September 3

Student media will get a run for its money when the Athletics department chooses a winner for the first Junior Reporter Contest.

Auburn lost the season opener for the first time in six games. (Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

Auburn loses first game of the season 26-19

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

It's a new season, with a new coaching staff, new-look defense and a new quarterback.And yet the same problems that plagued Auburn last season appeared Saturday night as Auburn lost to Clemson 26-19.

Instant analysis: Clemson 26, Auburn 19.

By Coleman McDowell | September 1

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said it best: "Our offensive line was physical and dominant."

Sophomore Tunde Fariyike (left) practices against Jamar Travis on Friday, August 3. Fariyike will take over the starting job at center while 2011 freshman All-American Reese Dismukes serves his indefinite suspension for public intoxication. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Key matchups to watch in season opener

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS WRITER | September 1

In Auburn's season opener against Clemson, be sure to watch for these key matchups.

Camila Jersonsky earned the MVP award in the Green Bay Tournament. (Courtesy of Auburn Sports)

Volleyball strikes blows, deals with Isaac

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | August 31

On Tuesday, Aug. 28, the women's valleyball match against Troy was postponed due to concerns with traveling in the inclement conditions caused by Hurricane Isaac.

Tail of the tape

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR, Robbie Tinsley / SPORTS EDITOR, The Tiger News | August 30

For this year's Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Sept. 1, Andrew Yawn, sports editor for The Auburn Plainsman, and Clemson student Robbie Tinsley, sports editor for The Tiger News, answered one another's questions and offered predictions for the teams' first game of the season.