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Barrett Trotter finished his Auburn career with 1,248 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is training for the NFL Draft, which runs from Thursday through Saturday. (Courtesy of TODD VAN EMST)

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Trotter training for draft

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 26

Former starting quarterback Barrett Trotter left graduate school after finishing just one semester.

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Campus reaches out to special needs students

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 26

While final exams are being distributed and graduation looms around the corner, SGA, Best Buddies and other organizations are joining to host a special needs pep rally for 30 mentally and physically challenged students from Selma.

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Rebuilding Lowder

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 19

With nearly a year's worth of construction on additions to Magnolia Avenue coming to a close, the Lowder Business Building will be under construction for at least another football season.

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Running with a twitch

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 19

Running a 40-yard dash is something a college athlete considers normal. Drink two cups of coffee beforehand and that time may be a bit shorter due to the effects of caffeine.

Blayne Barber was named a Ben Hogan Award Semifinalist for the second consecutive year in April 2012. (Todd Van Emst)

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Men's team readies for SEC

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 19

After finishing third at the Gary Koch Invitational April 7-8 and first in the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate Tournament March 25-27, the No. 2 men's golf team will travel to Sea Island, Ga., Friday for the SEC Championships.

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New coordinator Brian VanGorder preps for A-Day

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

Three months ago Brian VanGorder watched his Atlanta Falcon's defense melt and give up 24 points to the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

From left: Marcus Rowland, Harry Adams, Michael DeHaven and Keenan Brock of Auburn's 4x100 meter relay team celebrate their fastest world time of 2012 and Auburn record at the Texas Relays. The group was honored as SEC Co-Runners of the Week for their performance. (Courtesy of Media Relations)

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Relay squad honored as SEC Co-Runners of the Week

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

Last week the 4x100 meter relay team was named SEC Co-Runners of the Week for posting the fastest world time in 2012 with a 38.30 at the Texas Relays.

Campus

Agroterrorism a concern, but not reason to panic

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 11

Agroterrorism is a threat usually not considered when thinking of conventional terrorism, but John Frank, weapons of mass destruction coordinator for the Mobile field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, said in his talk Monday evening in the Haley Center that it is something of which the community should be aware.

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Campus drop-off locations under review

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After numerous complaints regarding an increase in ticketing on campus, SGA and Parking Services are considering on-campus locations for students to legally be dropped off.

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Gymnastics regionals to field monster talent

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

With a possible bid to the national championship on the line, the No. 3 seed Auburn gymnastics team will host the NCAA regional tournament Saturday at Auburn Arena.