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Volleyball looks to seniors, aims high in 2010

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | August 26

A year after Auburn's best volleyball season in a decade, the Tigers are predicted to have another successful year and have been picked to finish second in the SEC West. That is the same place that the 16-15 Tigers finished following the 2009 season.

Ping pong swings into action

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | August 26

Although their numbers are few, their spirit is mighty. The members of Auburn's table tennis club can pack quite a wallop with their rackets despite being one of the University's smallest organizations.

New indoor facilities provide practice and conditioning together

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | August 26

In June, the Auburn Board of Trustees approved plans for a $16 million indoor practice facility, which will be built parallel to Samford Avenue.The new facility will cut across the current practice fields behind the Athletic Complex.

Different coverage style for sports this school year

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | August 26

Hey there, sports fans.The Plainsman is making some changes to the sports section this year. To avoid any confusion, we would like to clue you in.

Carroll inspires Auburn Cross-Country into season

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | August 26

At 6 a.m., the men and women of the Auburn cross-country team are putting on their running shoes for a hard day of practice with coach Mark Carroll. They are preparing themselves for the upcoming season.

Graba vaults into Auburn Gymnastics Program

By Sara Weeks / WRITER | August 26

Somersaulting into a new fall semester is Auburn University's new women's gymnastics coach Jeff Graba, who arrived in Auburn last week.Graba was named women's gymnastics coach by Auburn Athletic Director Jay Jacobs in early August.

Free food and tickets at BBQ

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | August 26

With the start of basketball season just a few months away, first year coach Tony Barbee wanted to let students know how important they are to the program.Roughly 800 students showed up for free barbecue while Barbee announced tickets for all 1,500 seats in the student section will be free for the season.

Bynes, Stevens, Washington, Byrum named to awards lists

By Nicole Loggins / WRITER | August 26

With four players recently named to various collegiate trophy watch lists, Auburn is gearing up for an award-winning season.

Jacobs discusses a possible stadium expansion

By Brian Woodham / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | August 26

The master plan for Auburn's athletic facilities also includes something frequently discussed among fans of Auburn football: stadium expansion.In October, Auburn hired a company that has created master plans for stadiums to integrate potential upgrades and renovations to Jordan-Hare Stadium with an anticipated future expansion.

Newton is Scootin'

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | August 24

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton rides his scooter around campus, and people have started to notice.

Tigers prepare for late night scrimmage

August 17

With less than three weeks to go before the season opener against Arkansas State, the Auburn Tigers practiced in full pads Monday.

Monday Blues Leads to Optimistic Two-a-Days

By Staff reports | August 10

While five of the football team's seniors graduated Monday, head coach Gene Chizik didn't think his team made the grade at practice.

Tigers Beat the Heat in Third Fall Football Practice

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

The Auburn Tigers football team beat the heat Friday night as they geared up for the first practice in shells and shorts at the Athletic Complex practice fields.

Returning Injured Ignite First Fall Practice

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | August 5

The buzz surrounding Wednesday's first fall football practice included the return of seniors Zac Etheridge, Mike McNeil and Aairon Savage after long-term injuries.

Barbee Has Positive Outlook on New Season

By Blake May / Writer | August 3

After a disappointing finish to last year's season, the Auburn University men's basketball team (15-17, 6-10 SEC), along with new head coach Tony Barbee, is building toward a more successful 2010-11 season.

Tiger Fans Have Something to Cheer About

By Lindsey Kaye Rodgers / Writer | July 29

Signed football? Check. Women's basketball poster? Check. No, this isn't Christmas in July. It's Auburn's annual Fan Day, a favorite event not only to Auburn fans, but also coaches and athletes."Fan Day is a great event that brings the Auburn Family together and allows fans, student-athletes and coaches to interact with one another," said head football coach Gene Chizik.

SEC Media Days Sheds Light on Upcoming Football Season

By Crystal Cole / Intrigue Editor | July 24

Members of print, radio and television media, as well as members of the Auburn faithful, flocked to see football head coach Gene Chizik at SEC Media Days Friday.Senior linebacker Josh Bynes, senior defensive back Aairon Savage and senior offensive lineman Lee Ziemba also attended the event, held at the Winfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala.Coach Chizik answered many questions Friday and he had a positive outlook for this season, but said there was still room for improvement.

Volleyball Team Set to Attack in New Season

By Katherine Haas / WRITER | July 23

With victories overseas, nearly an entire team returning and new players on the way, the Auburn volleyball team is set to spike its success.Head coach Wade Benson said he expects last season's accomplishments will benefit the team's mentality for the 2010 season.