Sports

Chizik talks Tiger showdown at weekly press conference

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

Coach Gene Chizik talked strategy about the upcoming LSU game at his weekly press conference Tuesday morning."This is one of those games that as a college athlete you love playing," Chizik said. "So it should be a lot of fun."

Football practice update

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

After taking the day off Monday, the No. 5 Auburn football team continued preparations for Saturday's game against the No. 6 Louisiana State University Tigers.

Football team look for defensive improvements at Sunday practice

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 17

The No. 5 Auburn Tigers attempt to improve defensively after giving up 43 points in Saturday's win over Arkansas.

Peyton Williams of Boaz in his football uniform. (Contributed)

Boaz loses beloved son

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

Peyton Williams, 13, died in a car accident following the Louisiana-Monroe football game Oct. 2

Horsing around with MVP McAlary

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | October 14

Maggie McAlary uses jokes and hard work to inspire the equestrian team to strive for victory.The junior in communications was named USHSA Rider of the Year in 2009 and finished last season with three MVPs.

Auburn's Rasheem Barrett is intentionally fouled by Baylor's LaceDarius Dunn in the first half of the NIT Baylor game on March 24, 2009. Baylor won 74-72. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Barbee looks for toughness in 'scrappy' young team

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOREDITOR | October 14

Coach Tony Barbee and the Auburn basketball team are preparing for the opening of the new arena and are ready to start a new era.

Jessica Rightmer, sophomore midfielder/forward, attempts a shot against Florida Sunday. (Charlie Timberlake / Assistant Photo Editor)

Soccer travels to Nashville

By Corey Good / WRITER | October 14

After one conference victory at home, the women's soccer team will hit the road to try for two more.

Pelva crucial to tennis success

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | October 14

Gabor Zoltan Pelva is in his fifth season with men's tennis at Auburn, and now he can add the title of associate head coach to his list of accomplishments.

Going hog wild

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

Auburn hopes to remain unbeaten as Arkansas comes to town with its strong defense and junior quarterback Ryan Mallett

Heading back to the stables

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | October 14

Equestrian team returns to action Nov. 5 against Texas A&M, TCU and SMU after a four-week break from competing

Image provided by Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau

Auburn to host AHSAA football finals

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

All roads lead to Auburn.

How to serve Gator

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | October 14

The 14-6 women's volleyball team prepares to travel to Gainsville to square off against No. 1 Florida

Tigers face Hogs, tough schedule

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

The Auburn Tigers return to the Plains after yet another close win.The Tigers have now won four games by single digits this season after defeating Kentucky 37-34.

Intramural soccer to kick off with changes

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

As the intramural fields continue to buzz with activity, the Department of Campus Recreation is preparing to break out the soccer balls.

Cam Newton celebrates with fans. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Tigers advance to 6-0 for first time in six years

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 10

The Auburn Tigers improve to 6-0 for the first time since 2004 after senior kicker Wes Byrum kicked a game-winning, 24-yard field goal as time expired to give the Tigers a 37-34 win.

Melvin Owens escorts Gene Chizik off the field Saturday after Auburn's win over the Warhawks. Owens has been escorting coaches since 1983. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Whatcha gonna do?

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 7

Auburn police aid state troopers in guarding coach Gene Chizik

Volleyball continues conference play against Rebels

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 7

After playing host to the Georgia Bulldogs Wednesday, the Auburn volleyball team will travel to Oxford, Miss., to take on the Ole Miss Rebels 7 p.m. Friday.

'Cats looking for the upset

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 7

Auburn is 5-0 for the second straight year and for the fourth time in seven years.The question is whether Auburn can build on this success and improve to 6-0 for the first time since 2004.

Senior Dottie Grubb rides over fences against Kansas State. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Riding to victory

By Katie Brown / WRITER | October 7

Equestrian comes home and looks to remain undefeated

Cheruiyot chases records, Olympic dreams

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | October 7

Ben Cheruiyot has a running start on his cross country competition this season.The junior in health promotions was named SEC cross-country athlete of the week after a strong performance last week at the Brooks Memphis Cross-Country Classic.