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Masoli's versatility biggest threat to Tigers

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

As the No. 1 Tigers prepare to head to Ole Miss, coach Gene Chizik said the team's focus is on opposing quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

Volleyball seeks tournament bid

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

The Auburn volleyball team (16-8, 7-5 SEC) is coming off a tough loss against the LSU Tigers (19-2, 10-2 SEC), but is trying to finish strong and earn its first tournament bid, starting Friday in Knoxville, Tenn., against the Lady Volunteers.

Byrum kicks Vaughn out of a record

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

Early in the second quarter of Saturday's game, senior place kicker Wes Byrum kicked a now routine 42-yard field goal.But this field goal was not routine.

Masoli's versatility biggest threat to Tigers

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

As the No. 1 Tigers prepare to head to Ole Miss, coach Gene Chizik said the team's focus is on opposing quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

Cricket club grows, finds success

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

Ask a member of the Cricket Club about how much the team has grown the last six years, and you'll hear anything but chirps.Though officially chartered in January, the team has been playing in Auburn since 2004.

Clayton brings consistency to defense

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | October 28

When he steps out on the field, this giant is anything but gentle.At 6 feet 3 inches and almost 300 pounds, defensive lineman Zach Clayton is a formidable opponent for any quarterback to face.

Fairley makes an impact defensively

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

Leading Auburn's defensive line this season is junior tackle Nick Fairley.Fairley leads the SEC and is ranked third nationally in tackles for loss at 17.

Championship goals are in sight

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

In 1998, the college football world decided to create the Bowl Championship series, also known as the BCS, which was designed to always pit No. 1 against No. 2 in the national championship game.

Winning makes tickets pricey

By Sara Weeks / WRITER | October 28

After the win against LSU Saturday, Auburn's rankings in the polls are not the only thing going up. Auburn Football ticket prices are also sky rocketing to as high as more than $1,000.On websites such as Stub Hub, Ticket Luck and Facebook Marketplace, prices for tickets are continuing to climb.

Etheridge reunites with player who protected him

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

Last season, fans packed Jordan-Hare Stadium on Halloween to watch another SEC matchup.Auburn played Ole Miss in the Navy Nightmare promotion game.

Diving team hopes to make splash at Georgia Tech

By Chelsea Harvey / WRITER | October 28

The Auburn swimming and diving teams will host the War Eagle Invitational this weekend, but will part ways next month as the diving team heads to Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Diving Invitational.

Campbell eases pain with compassion

By Abby Townson / WRITER | October 28

Assistant athletic trainer Cindy Campbell helps Auburn soccer players take a licking and keep on kicking.Responsible for preventing, treating and reconditioning injuries, Campbell's job keeps her working long hours behind the scenes.

Auburn leaps to No. 1 in BCS poll

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 25

For the first time in the history of the Bowl Championship Series poll, the Auburn Tigers have reached the poll's top position.

Meissner leads by example

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | October 21

Women's swim team captain Erica Meissner didn't like swimming when she first started."I absolutely hated swimming for my first six months--the only thing I really liked was the bathing suit," Meissner said.

Triathletes go the distance

By Sarah Hansen / WRITER | October 21

"Triathlon--It's not about finding your limits. It's about finding out what lies just beyond them," is a popular quote among triathletes.

Newton approaches TD record

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 21

Junior quarterback Cam Newton currently has 25 touchdowns on the season (12 rushing and 13 passing), one score shy of Pat Sullivan's school record for touchdowns, which he reached in 1970 after running for nine touchdowns and passing for 17.

Bayou Bengals return to the Plains

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 21

An improved secondary and fewer penalties are what it's going to take to take down LSU.The Bayou Bengals of LSU visit Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday, entering as the only other undefeated SEC school.

Tiger Bowl XLIV

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 21

After scoring 65 of the record 108 combined points in a nonovertime SEC game, the Tigers will face conference foe LSU.Both teams enter the game with identical records of 7-0 overall and 4-0 in conference play and are the only two unbeaten teams in the SEC.