Sports

Football Week 1: AU vs. La. Tech

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 3

The Tiger's off-season has seen more changes than Joe Paterno's years of coaching, with Head Coach Tommy Tuberville resigning after 10 seasons and new Head Coach Gene Chizik trying to instill a throwback, no-nonsense style of football.Chizik has talked a lot this off-season about what it means to be an "Auburn man" and is big on enforcing team rules and what he expects of his players, hoping it will create a disciplined squad.This will be Chizik's second coaching job at Auburn.

Tigers win War Eagle Invitational Tournament

By Justin Ward/ Staff Writer | August 31

If the two previous games were the cake then Saturday afternoon's massacre was the icing. The Auburn volleyball team swept Alabama A&M, 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-9), Saturday at the Student Activities Center.

Women's Soccer Ties Home Opener Against Dayton

By Patrick Dever / Assistant Sports Editor | August 31

The Auburn women's soccer team played its home opener Friday night to a 1-1 tie.This marks the first time that Auburn has tied a home opener under Head Coach Karen Hoppa.

Auburn University Horseman Club Introduces New President

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | August 28

The Auburn University Horsemans Club (AUHC) has a new president who is looking to get the club more involved in on campus activities as well as give students the opportunity to assume leadership positions.The club has been around for many years, but is not known to many students. Hayley Dickinson, AUHC president, wants to change that.

Wide receiver, Montez Billings, forced to sit out first 4 games

By Abby Albright/Sports Editor | August 27

Senior wide receiver Montez Billings will watch the first four games of the Tigers' 2009 season from the sidelines, because of an academic issue."This is unfortunate for Montez, but we've exhausted all avenues to get him on the field as soon as possible," said Senior Associate Athletic Director Rich McGlynn.

Auburn Ignited Cards Give Reward Opportunities to Fans

By Theadoris Morris/ Staff Writer | August 27

Athletic tickets will no longer be available on the Auburn TigerCard.The Auburn University Athletics Department has released the new Auburn Ignited card to students for security purposes and to promote spirit points.The Auburn Ignited Program has been on the Plains for three years and is used as a motivator to get students to attend as many sporting events as possible and to provide support for Auburn athletics.

Freshman Keeper Posts Shutout

By Patrick Dever / Assistant Sports Editor | August 27

Another summer has come and gone on the Plains.The first fall sport to begin competition is women's soccer.The defending SEC West champions started their 2009 campaign against in-state opponent Samford University last Sunday, Aug.

Club Cricket Competes for Unofficial SEC Title

By Emily Clever/ Staff Writer | August 27

The Auburn University Club Cricket team competed in the Vanderbilt University Cricket Trophy Saturday and Sunday, Aug.

Coleman Makes 4 Award Watch Lists

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | August 27

Auburn's senior defensive end Antonio Coleman was put on his fourth "watch list" Tuesday.He was one of 52 players named to the 2009 Bronko Nagurski Award pre-season Watch List by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.The Nagurski Award is given every year to the nation's outstanding defensive player and has been given since 1993 in memory of legendary Bronko Nagurski, an All-American lineman at Minnesota from 1927-1929 and a professional with the Chicago Bears in the 1930s.Once a player is on the list he may still be removed if he performs poorly either on or off the field.After the first four games of the season, the FWAA will revise the list and look for new submitted names from any schools.After one final revision of the list, the award will be given Dec.

Coach's Corner: Soccer Head Coach Karen Hoppa

By Mary-Glenn Smith/ Staff Writer | August 27

When Coach Karen Hoppa was 8 years old, her mom signed her up to play soccer in her hometown of Naperville, Ill."I didn't even know what soccer was at the time," Hoppa said.

Cross Country Looks to New Head Coach, Mark Carroll, For Guidance

By Charley Gaines/ Staff Writer | August 27

A new year for Auburn students brings new beginnings for many people around campus, including those on the men's and women's cross country teams.With the addition of a new coach and three fresh faces on the women's team, the runners hope to keep building on the last few seasons' records."We were fifth in the NCAA last year, and we're looking to do the same type of damage this year," said Scott Novack, a redshirt senior on the men's team.The team prepares all year for their season in the fall."Three hundred sixty days of the year, basically," said junior Allison Smith.

Auburn athletes commit to community service projects

By Max Newfield / Staff Writer | August 24

Forget trick plays or a new formation, community service is the best kept secret of Auburn Univeristy athletics."Most teams do a lot of community service that no one hears about because that's not the focus of the program" said Latisha Durroh, Director of Community Relations and Spirit for Auburn University.

Auburn Running Back, Eric Smith, Arrested

By Abby Albright/Sports Editor | August 21

Auburn sophomore running back Eric Smith, 19, was arrested this morning for misdemeanor disorderly conduct.According to the police report, the arrest happened at 1:42 a.m.

Auburn Track Athletes Perform Well at IAAF World Championships

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | August 21

With the IAAF World Championships coming to an end, Auburn has once again delivered a great performance with Leevan Sands finishing fourth and Josanne Lucas moving into the finals.Ralph Spry, Auburn track and field coach, said the performance of Sands and Lucas came as no surprise."I know it's really tough, but we have high expectations and I know they can do it," Spry said.Sands, who finished third at last year's Olympics, came just four centimeters short of getting a medal.

Chizik Prepares Team for Upcoming Season

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | August 17

The Auburn Tigers are preparing to take the field for the 2009 season, after finding some last minute improvements from their first scrimmage on Tuesday, Aug. 11."I thought it was a productive night," said coach Gene Chizik. "We did some really good things on both sides of the ball. Of course, we really will not know until we examine some film.

Chris Todd announced as starting quarterback for fall

By Andrew Sims/Online Editor | August 14

Coach Gene Chizik announced Chris Todd would be the starting quarterback come September after Thursday's practice.

Auburn Golfers at 2009 U.S. Women's Amateur

By Patrick Dever / Assistant Sports Editor | August 13

Golfers from around the world converged on Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis, Mo., for the 109th Amateur last week.The tournament combines aspects of stroke play with match play. Stroke play puts the individual up against the entire field, whereas match play is a bracketed style that puts golfers in head to head situations.