Sports

Serving up new season, coach

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | August 25

After reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history last year, new coach Rick Nold and the Auburn volleyball team have been preparing to repeat the feat in 2011.

Dantin's diving delivers

By Bianca Seward / WRITER | August 25

Vennie Dantin places sixth at nationals and receives a bid to the Olympic trials.

Ana Cate, junior midfielder, quickly changes direction of the ball against Vanderbilt Friday evening.

Soccer season opener results in a loss

By Shanetta Pendleton / STAFF WRITER | August 22

The soccer team lost to #18 Wake Forest 4-1 during their season opener Friday night at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

Diving into a new season

By Nicole Singleton /WRITER | August 18

Auburn swimmers and divers are no strangers to consistent success.

Gene Chizik spoke before reporters July 21 at the SEC Media Day in Hoover. He answered questions concerning the NCAA investigations and the next football season. (Nicole Singleton / Sports Editor)

Chizik remains collected at Media Day

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 28

Multiple questions involving the phrase "NCAA investigation" were thrown at Gene Chizik July 21, but they couldn't sway him from his cool, determined demeanor at SEC Media Day in Hoover.

As a freshman, Alverson played in all 31 games and recorded 215 points. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Alverson may joke with teammates, but it is all competition on the court

By Kelley Rouse / WRITER | July 28

She has it--all the talent and the brains. Blanche Alverson, junior guard and forward on the Auburn's women's basketball team, has achieved success on and off the court.

McAlpine stands with the other coaches of the Auburn women's soccer team. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

McAlpine brings a winning past to AU women's soccer team future

By Jake Winfrey / WRITER | July 28

For coach Keidane McAlpine, the timing was just right.

Johnson averaged 2.9 points a game at Clemson. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Johnson trades his former Clemson uniform for an Auburn one

By Laura Hobbs / WRITER | July 28

After being a Clemson Tiger for a year and a half, Noel Johnson, junior in public administration, decided to make a change to become an Auburn Tiger.

Empty pedastals facing the Student Center appear to be a possible place to put the statues, but the placement of the statues has not been announced yet. (Nicole Singleton / Sports Editor)

Heisman trophy winner statues in the works

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 21

Cam Newton will never leave us. At least, his replica never will.

McCambridge lettered all four years at Purdue University. (Ben Turner / Purdue University)

McCambridge makes a splash into coaching

By Ariana Diaz / WRITER | July 21

Carrie McCambridge, four-time All-American honoree in diving, has found transitioning from diver to swimming coach to be a challenge.

Solverson has 725 assists on the women's volleyball team. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Diggin' and Spikin'

By Sarah Layne / WRITER | July 21

Unlike a lot of collegiate athletes, Christina Solverson's athletic career did not consume her early life.

The indoor practice facililty is scheduled to be finished July 29. The football players would be allowed to be in the facility on the July 30, but won't report to practice until a few days later. (Nicole Singleton / Sports Editor)

Indoor facility finished soon

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 14

The football practice facility will be officially finished this month.

Havron was named Most Improved Player in 2009. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Kicking it with Havron

By Alex Harper / WRITER | July 14

When it's game time for the women's soccer team, no one is more dependable than defensive player Heather Havron, one of four returning seniors.

Grace Socha finished this season 9-4 over fences. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Bucking the high horse

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INRIGUE EDITOR | July 14

Grace Socha began her successful career as an equestrian rider when she was three, becoming enamored with horseback riding through long trail rides with her mother.

Dawn Schueller trained to run in a marathon ten years ago. (Nicole Singleton / Sports Editor

Schueller transitions from conditioning coach to director

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | July 14

Dawn Schueller's work ethic, which gained her a job as a volunteer for Auburn's gymnastics team, has also gained her a new position as the first Director of Gymnastics Operations.

Program provides tickets for heroes

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 7

For many students and season ticket holders, spending a Saturday tailgating and going to a football game is a privilege often taken for granted.

Football team nominated for ESPYs

By Robert Lee / WRITER | July 7

The ESPY awards have given sports teams and individual athletes from around the globe recognition for outstanding performances over the last 18 years, and this year Auburn University has its name in the spotlight.

Auburn football fans should keep spirits high for this season

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 7

Needless to say, you can't get much better than this past year's football season.

Vanderpool-Wallace is a 12-time All-American. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Swimming for the 2012 Olympics

By Kelley Rouse / WRITER | July 7

Olympic athlete, NCAA record-holder and Auburn Tiger Adrianna Vanderpool-Wallace, has proved to be an irreplaceable member of the Auburn women's swimming and diving team

The Tigers received their championship rings Sunday, June 19 after a 5-month wait.(Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Respect the rings

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 30

After five months of waiting, the rings are finally on the hands of BCS champions.