College Sports for Opelika-Auburn News http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/ en Opelika-Auburn News Copyright 2008 2008-08-20T14:11:00-06:00 Auburn’s McKenzie makes switch to defense http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_mckenzie_makes_switch_to_defense/32563/ Ever since Gabe McKenzie first arrived on Auburn’s campus in the summer of 2005, Auburn’s defensive coaches have had their eye on
him.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:04:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_mckenzie_makes_switch_to_defense/32563/#When:03:04:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tight ends have trouble finding a home in new offense http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tight_ends_have_trouble_finding_a_home_in_new_offense/32562/ While new defensive end Gabe McKenzie was learning the ropes at his new position, the rest of Auburn’s tight ends were dealing with a suddenly unsettled depth chart.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:02:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tight_ends_have_trouble_finding_a_home_in_new_offense/32562/#When:03:02:00Z ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Position shuffle continues for Tide http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_football_position_shuffle_continues_for_tide/32559/ TUSCALOOSA — Some position “experiments” on the Alabama football team indicate where Nick Saban feels his team is sound and where he’s still looking for help.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:58:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_football_position_shuffle_continues_for_tide/32559/#When:02:58:01Z AU ROUNDUP: Baseball’s Patterson, Sanders honored in Cape Cod League http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_baseballs_patterson_sanders_honored_in_cape_cod_league/32558/ Sophomore Kevin Patterson and junior Joseph Sanders were both recognized for their solid summers playing in the Cape Cod League as the duo was named to the All-League Team on Tuesday.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:57:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_baseballs_patterson_sanders_honored_in_cape_cod_league/32558/#When:02:57:00Z OLYMPICS: Auburn’s Stewart advances in 200m http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/olympics_auburns_stewart_advances_in_200m/32532/ BEIJING — Former Auburn track and field star Kerron Stewart opened her quest for a second individual medal at the Olympic Games on Tuesday, competing in the first two rounds of the women’s 200 meters.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:28:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/olympics_auburns_stewart_advances_in_200m/32532/#When:22:28:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Two QBs just might be better than one http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_two_qbs_just_might_be_better_than_one/32389/ Ask anyone ... Auburn’s got a problem.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:12:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_two_qbs_just_might_be_better_than_one/32389/#When:04:12:00Z Auburn’s Marks named to Walter Camp Watch List http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_marks_named_to_walter_camp_watch_list/32383/ Sen’Derrick Marks is having a pretty good preseason. 

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:57:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_marks_named_to_walter_camp_watch_list/32383/#When:03:57:00Z COTTRELL COLUMN: What happens if No. 1 isn’t Top Dawg? http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_what_happens_if_no_1_isnt_top_dawg/32381/ Well, we now have both preseason polls out for the 2008 college football season, and Georgia is the favorite of both the media and coaches to win the national championship.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:53:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_what_happens_if_no_1_isnt_top_dawg/32381/#When:03:53:00Z Auburn picks up 23rd verbal commitment http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_picks_up_23rd_verbal_commitment/32365/ Monday, Atlanta linebacker Jonathan Atchison announced his plans to sign with Auburn in February.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:21:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_picks_up_23rd_verbal_commitment/32365/#When:00:21:00Z Tigers getting needed day off http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tigers_getting_needed_day_off/32225/ When Kodi Burns first set up his class schedule for the fall semester, the slate included a class at 8 a.m. on Mondays — including today, the first day of classes at Auburn.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:18:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tigers_getting_needed_day_off/32225/#When:03:18:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Quarterback race not finished yet http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_quarterback_race_not_finished_yet/32224/ Auburn’s season opener against Louisiana-Monroe is just 12 days away. Preseason preparation is almost entirely over.

And the Tigers’ quarterback race keeps running.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:12:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_quarterback_race_not_finished_yet/32224/#When:03:12:00Z Tide’s Walker looks for big senior year http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tides_walker_looks_for_big_senior_year/32223/ TUSCALOOSA — Nick Walker can’t believe it. The tight end from Brundidge is preparing for his senior season at Alabama.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:07:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tides_walker_looks_for_big_senior_year/32223/#When:03:07:00Z AU IN THE OLYMPICS: Stewart wins silver in women’s 100m dash http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_stewart_wins_silver_in_womens_100m_dash/32200/ BEIJING – Kerron Stewart tied for second in the finals of the 100 meters as part of a Jamaican sweep of the top three spots Sunday, earning the first track and field medal for former Auburn athletes competing at the Olympic Games.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:22:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_stewart_wins_silver_in_womens_100m_dash/32200/#When:17:22:00Z Pierre-Louis impresses in scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/pierre_louis_impresses_in_scrimmage/32190/ We don’t know how many catches he had during Saturday’s closed scrimmage.

But we do know this about Auburn true freshman wideout Philip Pierre-Louis: “Oh, yeah,” Auburn junior tight end Tommy Trott said. “He’s just fast.”

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:52:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/pierre_louis_impresses_in_scrimmage/32190/#When:03:52:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tate happy with extra scrimmage workload http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tate_happy_with_extra_scrimmage_workload/32189/ Auburn’s offense had its moments during Saturday’s scrimmage, head coach Tommy Tuberville said.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:49:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tate_happy_with_extra_scrimmage_workload/32189/#When:03:49:01Z AU IN THE OLYMPICS: Three Tigers earn medals without swimming http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_three_tigers_earn_medals_without_swimming/32188/ BEIJING — Three Auburn swimmers earned medals Saturday night without breaking a sweat.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_three_tigers_earn_medals_without_swimming/32188/#When:03:48:00Z Saban bemoans Tide’s consistency http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/saban_bemoans_tides_consistency/32186/ TUSCALOOSA — The numbers were there, and the offense continued to make big plays, but Alabama football coach Nick Saban sounded as if something was missing from the 2 1/2-hour scrimmage Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:43:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/saban_bemoans_tides_consistency/32186/#When:03:43:00Z AU IN THE OLYMPICS: Burns takes seventh in 100-meter dash http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_burns_takes_seventh_in_100_meter_dash/32183/ BEIJING — Former Auburn track and field athlete Marc Burns of Trinidad and Tobago placed seventh in the finals of the men’s 100-meter dash Saturday at the Olympic Games.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:41:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_burns_takes_seventh_in_100_meter_dash/32183/#When:03:41:00Z Auburn ranked 10th in Associated Press preseason poll http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_ranked_10th_in_associated_press_preseason_poll/32131/ The Auburn football team is ranked 10th in the Associated Press preseason poll, which was released Saturday. 

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:51:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_ranked_10th_in_associated_press_preseason_poll/32131/#When:19:51:00Z AU IN THE OLYMPICS: Coventry, Cielo go gold Friday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_coventry_cielo_go_gold_friday/32108/ BEIJING — The women’s 200m backstroke and men’s 50m freestyle at the 2008 Olympics turned into a big advertisement for Auburn University’s swimming program.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:01:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_coventry_cielo_go_gold_friday/32108/#When:05:01:00Z Freshman wide receiver Pierre-Louis making move http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/freshman_wide_receiver_pierre_louis_making_move/32107/ Philip Pierre-Louis isn’t very big. It’s the first thing anyone notices about him.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/freshman_wide_receiver_pierre_louis_making_move/32107/#When:04:59:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Scrimmage big for young defensive backs http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_scrimmage_big_for_young_defensive_backs/32106/ Today’s scrimmage is put-up or shut-up time for Auburn’s true freshmen.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:55:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_scrimmage_big_for_young_defensive_backs/32106/#When:04:55:00Z Tide looks to impress at scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_looks_to_impress_at_scrimmage/32104/ TUSCALOOSA — If younger players on the University of Alabama football team aren’t sure exactly what’s on the line in today’s final scrimmage of training camp, they can ask a veteran.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:50:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_looks_to_impress_at_scrimmage/32104/#When:04:50:00Z Auburn’s Blackmon embracing new leadership role http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_blackmon_embracing_new_leadership_role/31968/ Tray Blackmon can’t help but smile when he remembers his high-school days.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:40:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_blackmon_embracing_new_leadership_role/31968/#When:05:40:01Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tigers celebrate final day at intramural fields http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tigers_celebrate_final_day_at_intramural_fields/31965/ Auburn officially closed one chapter of its preseason preparations Thursday, bidding farewell to the university’s intramural fields after 14 practices.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:35:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tigers_celebrate_final_day_at_intramural_fields/31965/#When:05:35:01Z AU IN THE OLYMPICS: Cielo has record-setting day http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_cielo_has_record_setting_day/31964/ BEIJING — Auburn University athletes’ successes in the pool at the 2008 Olympic games continued Thursday.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:29:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_in_the_olympics_cielo_has_record_setting_day/31964/#When:05:29:00Z Tide happy for end of two-a-days http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_happy_for_end_of_two_a_days/31962/ TUSCALOOSA — Alabama football coach Nick Saban said he noticed a better, lighter attitude from his team in Thursday’s practice.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:27:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_happy_for_end_of_two_a_days/31962/#When:05:27:00Z New executive AD Hart hitting the ground running at Bama http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/new_executive_ad_hart_hitting_the_ground_running_at_bama/31961/ TUSCALOOSA — Dave Hart didn’t come to the University of Alabama to take Mal Moore’s job.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:25:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/new_executive_ad_hart_hitting_the_ground_running_at_bama/31961/#When:05:25:00Z Auburn soccer picked second in West http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_soccer_picked_second_in_west/31960/ The Auburn soccer team was picked to finish second in the SEC’s Western Division behind 2007 West Champion LSU in vote of the league’s 12 head coaches, it was announced Thursday.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:24:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_soccer_picked_second_in_west/31960/#When:05:24:00Z Running back corps becoming thin at Troy http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/running_back_corps_becoming_thin_at_troy/31959/ TROY — Troy’s running back situation is now one more injury away from a catastrophy.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:50:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/running_back_corps_becoming_thin_at_troy/31959/#When:04:50:00Z VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville 8/13/08 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_8_13_08/31845/ Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media following Wednesday’s afternoon practice.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:47:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_8_13_08/31845/#When:12:47:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Clayton pushing for time on defensive line http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_clayton_pushing_for_time_on_defensive_line/31817/ The offensive lineman never had a chance.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:57:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_clayton_pushing_for_time_on_defensive_line/31817/#When:05:57:00Z Auburn’s Cielo claims first Olympic medal http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_cielo_claims_first_olympic_medal/31816/ BEIJING — Earning the final spot in Wednesday night’s final, Cesar Cielo took off out of lane eight and never looked back as the former Auburn swimmer and Brazilian native tied for third in the 100-meter freestyle with a South American Record time of 47.67, earning his first career Olympic medal.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:55:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_cielo_claims_first_olympic_medal/31816/#When:05:55:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Tigers must avoid the injury bug http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_tigers_must_avoid_the_injury_bug/31815/ Football’s a game of inches.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:53:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_tigers_must_avoid_the_injury_bug/31815/#When:05:53:00Z Troy picks up troubled Oklahoma transfer http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/troy_picks_up_troubled_oklahoma_transfer/31814/ Josh Jarboe, the former Oklahoma recruit who was dismissed after an explicit rap video of him surfaced on the internet, has enrolled at Troy University and begun practicing with the team.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:51:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/troy_picks_up_troubled_oklahoma_transfer/31814/#When:05:51:00Z AU ROUNDUP: Petrone named director of sports medicine http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_petrone_named_director_of_sports_medicine/31812/ Joe-Joe Petrone, a 25-year veteran with collegiate and NFL experience, has been named Auburn’s Director of Sports Medicine, athletic director Jay Jacobs announced Wednesday.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:38:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_petrone_named_director_of_sports_medicine/31812/#When:05:38:00Z TIGER TALES: DT Derrick Lykes http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_dt_derrick_lykes/31749/ To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players. Today: Derrick Lykes.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_dt_derrick_lykes/31749/#When:21:44:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Franklin says QB race like title bout http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_franklin_says_qb_race_like_title_bout/31641/ With 13 preseason practices in the books — including a 100-play scrimmage last Saturday — Auburn offensive coordinator Tony Franklin has had plenty of chances to judge his top two quarterbacks.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:31:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_franklin_says_qb_race_like_title_bout/31641/#When:04:31:00Z AUBURN IN THE OLYMPICS: Coventry wins 3rd silver medal http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_in_the_olympics_coventry_wins_3rd_silver_medal/31640/ BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry picked up her third silver medal of the 2008 Olympics on Tuesday night as she finished second in the 200-meter individual medley.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:28:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_in_the_olympics_coventry_wins_3rd_silver_medal/31640/#When:04:28:00Z AU ROUNDUP: Women’s hoops team continues overseas win streak http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_womens_hoops_team_continues_overseas_win_streak/31635/ The Auburn women’s basketball team extended its European winning streak Tuesday with a 101-54 victory over Hradec Kralove. 

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:20:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_womens_hoops_team_continues_overseas_win_streak/31635/#When:04:20:00Z Fight between linemen interrupts Auburn’s Tuesday practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/fight_between_linemen_interrupts_auburns_tuesday_practice/31606/ Right tackle Ryan Pugh was blocking defensive end Antonio Coleman during a routine pass-rush drill Tuesday when the two became entangled. Both players threw punches.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:11:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/fight_between_linemen_interrupts_auburns_tuesday_practice/31606/#When:01:11:00Z VIDEO: Offensive coordinator Tony Franklin 8/12/08 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_offensive_coordinator_tony_franklin_8_12_08/31575/ Auburn University offensive coordinator Tony Franklin speaks to the media following Tuesday’s practice.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_offensive_coordinator_tony_franklin_8_12_08/31575/#When:20:48:00Z VIDEO: Defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads 8/12/08 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_defensive_coordinator_paul_rhoads_8_12_08/31574/ Auburn University defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads speaks to the media following Tuesday’s practice.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:46:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_defensive_coordinator_paul_rhoads_8_12_08/31574/#When:20:46:00Z VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville 8/12/08 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_8_12_08/31573/ Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media following Tuesday’s practice.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:45:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_8_12_08/31573/#When:20:45:00Z Defensive backs, young & old stepping up http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/defensive_backs_young_old_stepping_up/31465/ Even before his first practice as an Auburn Tiger, D’Antoine Hood smelled opportunity.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:21:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/defensive_backs_young_old_stepping_up/31465/#When:04:21:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Freshman LB pushing for playing time http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_freshman_lb_pushing_for_playing_time/31460/ When Auburn started preseason practice, linebackers coach James Willis had a simple goal. He wanted to identify six linebackers who could be counted on to play this season.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:17:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_freshman_lb_pushing_for_playing_time/31460/#When:04:17:00Z Coventry, Hoelzer win medals http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/coventry_hoelzer_win_medals/31456/ BEIJING — For the second night in a row, Auburn swimmers earned two medals in the same event at the 2008 Olympic Games on Monday night.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:11:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/coventry_hoelzer_win_medals/31456/#When:04:11:00Z TIGER TALES: TE Vance Smith http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_te_vance_smith/31453/ To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players. Today: Vance Smith.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:07:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_te_vance_smith/31453/#When:04:07:00Z COTTRELL COLUMN: Three sleepers not to sleep on http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_three_sleepers_not_to_sleep_on/31441/ Heading into the 2008 season, there are numerous teams that could rise out of the doldrums for a big year.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:07:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_three_sleepers_not_to_sleep_on/31441/#When:03:07:01Z Alabama players learn from motivational speakers http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_players_learn_from_motivational_speakers/31439/ TUSCALOOSA — At first blush, it sounds cheesy: a motivational speaker.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:04:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_players_learn_from_motivational_speakers/31439/#When:03:04:00Z Coventry makes third Olympic semifinal http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/coventry_makes_third_olympic_semifinal/31398/ BEIJING, China - Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry advanced to her third semifinal of the 2008 Olympics on Monday morning as she finished eighth in the preliminary of the women’s 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2:12.18.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:54:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/coventry_makes_third_olympic_semifinal/31398/#When:20:54:00Z VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville 8/10/08 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_8_10_08/31341/ Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media after Sunday’s practice.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:54:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_8_10_08/31341/#When:14:54:00Z Davis making up for lost time http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/davis_making_up_for_lost_time/31300/ It was just one play, in a low-key seven-on-seven passing drill early in preseason practice. Updated with video.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:56:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/davis_making_up_for_lost_time/31300/#When:04:56:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Injuries still piling up on offensive line http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_injuries_still_piling_up_on_offensive_line/31299/ It’s been a rough week for Auburn’s offensive line.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:49:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_injuries_still_piling_up_on_offensive_line/31299/#When:04:49:00Z Northcutt wins state match play championship http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/northcutt_wins_state_match_play_championship/31298/ Auburn senior Glenn Northcutt won the eighth Alabama State Match Play at the par-72, 6,494-yard Ol’ Colony Golf Course in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:45:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/northcutt_wins_state_match_play_championship/31298/#When:04:45:00Z 14 Auburn athletes graduate Saturday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/14_auburn_athletes_graduate_saturday/31297/ A total of 14 Auburn student-athletes graduated as part of the Auburn University Summer 2008 graduating class on Saturday.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/14_auburn_athletes_graduate_saturday/31297/#When:04:44:00Z UPDATE: Coventry sets world record in 100-meter backstroke http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/coventry_sets_olympic_record_in_preliminaries/31276/ BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry broke the world record in the 100-meter backstroke semifinal Sunday night and two Auburn swimmers earned medals in the men’s 400-meter freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:24:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/coventry_sets_olympic_record_in_preliminaries/31276/#When:22:24:00Z TIGER TALES: Eric Smith http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_eric_smith/31261/ To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:27:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_eric_smith/31261/#When:19:27:00Z VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville after Saturday’s scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_after_saturdays_scrimmage/31256/ Auburn University head coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media after the Tigers first scrimmage Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:53:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_after_saturdays_scrimmage/31256/#When:17:53:00Z VIDEO: Brad Lester on Saturday’s scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_brad_lester_on_saturdays_scrimmage/31250/ Brad Lester speaks to reporters after Saturday’s scrimmage, the first of the fall for the Tigers.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:22:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_brad_lester_on_saturdays_scrimmage/31250/#When:05:22:00Z Former AU star Coventry wins silver in 400-meter individual medley http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_au_star_coventry_wins_silver_in_400_meter_individual_medley/31249/ BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry became the first Tiger to win a medal at the 2008 Olympics on Saturday night as she won the silver in the 400-meter individual medley, clocking a time of 4:29.89.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_au_star_coventry_wins_silver_in_400_meter_individual_medley/31249/#When:05:13:00Z ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Big plays highlight first Tide scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_notebook_big_plays_highlight_first_tide_scrimmage/31248/ Several playmakers were impressive and a goal-line stand stood out during the Crimson Tide’s scrimmage Saturday.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:11:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_notebook_big_plays_highlight_first_tide_scrimmage/31248/#When:05:11:00Z TIGER TALES: Christian Thompson http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_christian_thompson/31247/ To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players. 

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:04:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_christian_thompson/31247/#When:05:04:01Z VIDEO: Chris Todd speaks to reporters http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video/31245/ Auburn quarterback Chris Todd speaks to reporters after practice.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:21:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video/31245/#When:04:21:00Z Tide looks to McClain for leadership http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_looks_to_mcclain_for_leadership/31212/ A year ago, Alabama middle linebacker Rolando McClain was the student, getting a crash course in Nick Saban Defense 101.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:08:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_looks_to_mcclain_for_leadership/31212/#When:22:08:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Defense looking for answers after scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/defense_looking_for_answers_after_scrimmage/31209/ Sen’Derrick Marks couldn’t argue the facts.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:54:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/defense_looking_for_answers_after_scrimmage/31209/#When:21:54:01Z Tuberville: Offense performs well in scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tuberville_offense_performs_well_in_scrimmage/31207/ Auburn’s spread offense is designed to wear down opposing defenses with a fast-paced, no-huddle approach. When the offense is really clicking, the quick pace limits defense’s opportunities to substitute and keeps defenders from catching their breath.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:39:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tuberville_offense_performs_well_in_scrimmage/31207/#When:21:39:00Z Former Auburn swimmers Coventry and Gangloff advance in Olympic prelims http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_auburn_swimmers_coventry_and_gangloff_advance_in_olympic_prelims/31204/ BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmers Kirsty Coventry and Mark Gangloff both advanced in their respective events Saturday as swimming got under way at the 2008 Olympics.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:01:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_auburn_swimmers_coventry_and_gangloff_advance_in_olympic_prelims/31204/#When:21:01:00Z Auburn wide receiver Smith adjusting to new offensive system http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_wide_receiver_smith_adjusting_to_new_offensive_system/31176/ By now, Rod Smith knows to expect the questions.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:50:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_wide_receiver_smith_adjusting_to_new_offensive_system/31176/#When:04:50:00Z Auburn athletes ready for Olympics http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_athletes_ready_for_olympics/31174/ The countdown to 08.08.08 has come and passed with the opening ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad in Beijing.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:46:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_athletes_ready_for_olympics/31174/#When:04:46:00Z Hanks, Arenas set for battle in Tide’s first scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/hanks_arenas_set_for_battle_in_tides_first_scrimmage/31173/ TUSCALOOSA — Chances are pretty good that early in Alabama’s first scrimmage of fall camp today at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Darius Hanks is going to line up in the slot and see Javy Arenas directly in front of him.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/hanks_arenas_set_for_battle_in_tides_first_scrimmage/31173/#When:04:44:00Z Former AU pitcher Gregg Olson to be inducted into Orioles Hall of Fame http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_au_pitcher_gregg_olson_to_be_inducted_into_orioles_hall_of_fame/31172/ The first and only two-time All-American to play baseball at Auburn, Gregg Olson will be inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame tonight, prior to the Orioles 6:05 p.m. game against the Texas Rangers.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:35:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_au_pitcher_gregg_olson_to_be_inducted_into_orioles_hall_of_fame/31172/#When:04:35:00Z AU volleyball team opens practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_volleyball_team_opens_practice/31171/ The calendar in the home of first-year Auburn volleyball coach Wade Benson has had Friday marked on it for quite some time, and it is not just because it’s his birthday.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:34:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_volleyball_team_opens_practice/31171/#When:04:34:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tiger defense ready for first scrimmage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tiger_defense_ready_for_first_scrimmage/31147/ Today is a big day for the Auburn football team

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:01:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tiger_defense_ready_for_first_scrimmage/31147/#When:00:01:00Z TIGER TALES: Drew Cole http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_drew_cole/31055/ To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players. Today: Drew Cole.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:04:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_drew_cole/31055/#When:13:04:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Experienced offensive line fighting injuries http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_experienced_offensive_line_fighting_injuries/31029/ It was a rare accomplishment: When Auburn started spring practice back in February, the Tigers returned all five starters on the offensive line.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:22:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_experienced_offensive_line_fighting_injuries/31029/#When:05:22:00Z Cielo, Hawke take bond to Beijing http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cielo_hawke_take_bond_to_beijing/31027/ Cesar Cielo and Brett Hawke aren’t brothers. But they sure act like it.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:18:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cielo_hawke_take_bond_to_beijing/31027/#When:05:18:00Z Former Tide star Humphrey supports Saban http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_tide_star_humphrey_supports_saban/31025/ DOTHAN — Could Bobby Humphrey shred Mississippi State for 284 yards? Could he burn Penn State for 220? Or Tennessee for 217?

Still a slender 6-foot-2, he looks like it, but, remember, he’s 41 years old.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:07:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/former_tide_star_humphrey_supports_saban/31025/#When:05:07:00Z Burns, Todd quarterback battle still undecided http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/burns_todd_quarterback_battle_still_undecided/31001/ Auburn’s quarterback competition shows no sign of being resolved any time soon.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:47:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/burns_todd_quarterback_battle_still_undecided/31001/#When:01:47:00Z AU soccer holds first practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_soccer_holds_first_practice/31000/ With a roster that boasts 17 returning letter winners off of the 2007 NCAA Tournament squad, the Auburn soccer team began fall practice on Thursday with an early morning and late afternoon practice.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:46:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_soccer_holds_first_practice/31000/#When:01:46:00Z AU cross country announces five signees http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_cross_country_announces_five_signees/30999/ Auburn head cross country coach Peter Watson announced the addition of five newcomers, one transfer and four freshmen, to the men’s roster for the 2008 season.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_cross_country_announces_five_signees/30999/#When:01:44:00Z VIDEO: Brad Lester on Thursday’s practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_brad_lester_on_thursdays_practice/30980/ Auburn running back Brad Lester speaks to reporters after Thursday’s practice

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:46:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_brad_lester_on_thursdays_practice/30980/#When:22:46:00Z TIGER TALES: QB Barrett Trotter http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_qb_barrett_trotter/30883/ To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players. Today: Barrett Trotter.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:56:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_qb_barrett_trotter/30883/#When:12:56:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Savage out for the year with knee injury http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_savage_out_for_the_year_with_knee_injury/30859/ When Auburn cornerback Aairon Savage injured his right knee in practice Monday, few onlookers saw any reason for optimism.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:35:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_savage_out_for_the_year_with_knee_injury/30859/#When:04:35:01Z Bama kicker Tiffin hopes for big year in ‘08 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/bama_kicker_tiffin_hopes_for_big_year_in_08/30857/ TUSCALOOSA — Leigh Tiffin is a soft sell. A student of understatement.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:30:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/bama_kicker_tiffin_hopes_for_big_year_in_08/30857/#When:04:30:01Z ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Gameday to be in Atlanta for Alabama-Clemson game http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_notebook_gameday_to_be_in_atlanta_for_alabama_clemson_game/30856/ ESPN’s College GameDay will be part of the festivities leading up to Alabama’s Aug. 30 season opener against Clemson in Atlanta.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:28:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_notebook_gameday_to_be_in_atlanta_for_alabama_clemson_game/30856/#When:04:28:00Z VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday’s practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_on_wednesdays_practice/30846/ Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to reporters after Wednesday’s practice.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_on_wednesdays_practice/30846/#When:03:44:00Z Auburn’s Martin named Outdoor Field Scholar Athlete of the Year http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_martin_named_outdoor_field_scholar_athlete_of_the_year/30795/ Auburn’s Cory Martin has been named the 2008 Division I Men’s Outdoor Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, and six Tigers were named to the organization’s All-Academic Track and Field Teams, the USTFCCCA announced Wednesday.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:21:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_martin_named_outdoor_field_scholar_athlete_of_the_year/30795/#When:21:21:00Z AU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Tigers set for European vacation http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_womens_basketball_notebook_tigers_set_for_european_vacation/30779/ How did you spend your summer vacation?

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_womens_basketball_notebook_tigers_set_for_european_vacation/30779/#When:20:59:00Z Alabama baseball team to play in Cuba in December http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_baseball_team_to_play_in_cuba_in_december/30778/ TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s baseball team has received permission to play in Cuba in December.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:58:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_baseball_team_to_play_in_cuba_in_december/30778/#When:20:58:00Z Fannin learning the ropes at wide receiver http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/fannin_learning_the_ropes_at_wide_receiver/30777/ Throughout his Auburn career, Mario Fannin has been in demand.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:54:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/fannin_learning_the_ropes_at_wide_receiver/30777/#When:20:54:00Z VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville after Tuesday’s practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_after_tuesdays_practice/30689/ Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to reporters after Tuesday’s practice.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:32:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_tommy_tuberville_after_tuesdays_practice/30689/#When:13:32:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: DeRon Furr leaves team http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_deron_furr_leaves_team/30645/ The DeRon Furr saga is over.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:33:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_deron_furr_leaves_team/30645/#When:03:33:00Z AUBURN FOOTBALL: Savage’s injury leaves hole in secondary http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_football_savages_injury_leaves_hole_in_secondary/30649/ When cornerback Aairon Savage went down with an apparent knee injury during Monday’s practice, Auburn defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads was concerned.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:32:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_football_savages_injury_leaves_hole_in_secondary/30649/#When:03:32:00Z TIGER TALES: Spencer Pybus http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_spencer_pybus/30646/ To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players. Today: Spencer Pybus.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:27:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_spencer_pybus/30646/#When:03:27:00Z Alabama wideouts ready to ‘make plays’ http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_wideouts_ready_to_make_plays/30638/ TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s top three wide receivers from last season are gone.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:18:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_wideouts_ready_to_make_plays/30638/#When:03:18:00Z Auburn basketball’s Lucas Hargrove heads to Dominican Republic http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_basketballs_lucas_hargrove_heads_to_dominican_republic/30608/ Auburn basketball rising junior forward Lucas Hargrove will accompany the Score International team on a mission and basketball trip to the Dominican Republic on a six-day trip.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:20:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_basketballs_lucas_hargrove_heads_to_dominican_republic/30608/#When:00:20:00Z Auburn Football: CB Aairon Savage injures knee http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_football_cb_aairon_savage_injures_knee/30451/ Auburn sustained its first major scare of the preseason Monday when starting cornerback Aairon Savage suffered a knee injury in the final minutes of the Tigers’ third practice.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:14:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_football_cb_aairon_savage_injures_knee/30451/#When:04:14:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: DB Furr misses second practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_db_furr_misses_second_practice/30448/ One thing is for sure: Freshman safety DeRon Furr has not been present for the last two Auburn football practices.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_db_furr_misses_second_practice/30448/#When:04:13:00Z COTTRELL COLUMN: Surprise! These teams won’t http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_surprise_these_teams_wont/30475/ In any given year, it’s generally pretty easy to find a team in the preseason Top 25 that you know won’t be there when all is said and done.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:12:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_surprise_these_teams_wont/30475/#When:04:12:00Z