Sports for Opelika-Auburn News http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/ en Opelika-Auburn News Copyright 2008 2008-08-07T14:49:00-06:00 Favre saga over as QB gets fresh start with Jets http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/local/article/favre_saga_over_as_qb_gets_fresh_start_with_jets/30896/ Brett Favre’s journey from retirement and back has finally ended — in New York.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/local/article/favre_saga_over_as_qb_gets_fresh_start_with_jets/30896/#When:14:13:00Z 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 Auburn Orange stays alive in AAA World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_stays_alive_in_aaa_world_series/30858/ LaGRANGE, Ga. — It’s becoming a trend.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:32:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_stays_alive_in_aaa_world_series/30858/#When:04:32:00Z 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 15:54:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/fannin_learning_the_ropes_at_wide_receiver/30777/#When:20:54:01Z 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 Auburn AAAs stay alive, beat Texas http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_aaas_stay_alive_beat_texas/30647/ LaGRANGE, Ga. — Things started getting eerily similar for Auburn Orange.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:30:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_aaas_stay_alive_beat_texas/30647/#When:03:30:00Z 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 14s eliminated from World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_eliminated_from_world_series/30607/ COVINGTON, Ga. — The Auburn 14-year-old Dixie Boys All-Star team’s World Series run has come to an end.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:03:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_eliminated_from_world_series/30607/#When:00:03:00Z HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Two area teams ranked in preseason poll http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/high_school_prep/football/article/high_school_football_two_area_teams_ranked_in_preseason_poll/30601/ When the 2008 high school football season opens up, only two area schools will find themselves ranked in the Top 10.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:29:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/high_school_prep/football/article/high_school_football_two_area_teams_ranked_in_preseason_poll/30601/#When:22:29:00Z 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 Auburn Orange AAAs fall to Florida http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_fall_to_florida/30474/ LaGRANGE, Ga. — It wasn’t the way Auburn Orange hoped to open play in the 2008 Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) World Series.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:09:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_fall_to_florida/30474/#When:04:09:01Z VIDEO: Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_auburn_head_coach_tommy_tuberville/30457/ Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville talks to reporters after Monday’s practice.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:16:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_auburn_head_coach_tommy_tuberville/30457/#When:03:16:00Z VIDEO: Auburn’s Zac Etheridge http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_auburns_zac_etheridge/30456/ Auburn University cornerback Zac Etheridge talks to reporters after Monday’s practice.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:14:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/video_auburns_zac_etheridge/30456/#When:03:14:00Z TIGER TALES: Neiko Thorpe http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_neiko_thorpe/30453/ 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: Neiko Thorpe.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:39:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_neiko_thorpe/30453/#When:02:39:00Z Auburn 14s stay alive in World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_stay_alive_in_world_series/30423/ COVINGTON, Ga. — After suffering its first loss of the 2008 Dixie Boys World Series on Sunday, the Auburn All-Star team battled back to beat Tennessee on Monday, 7-6, and stay alive in the double-elimination tournament.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:01:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_stay_alive_in_world_series/30423/#When:00:01:00Z Carr looking to get on field in 2008 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/carr_looking_to_get_on_field_in_2008/30289/ Everyone agrees Quindarius Carr is the future of Auburn’s wide receiver position.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:11:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/carr_looking_to_get_on_field_in_2008/30289/#When:05:11:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Furr a no-show at practice Sunday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_furr_a_no_show_at_practice_sunday/30288/ DeRon Furr keeps moving. But his latest move appears to have left his head coach in the dark.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:09:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_furr_a_no_show_at_practice_sunday/30288/#When:05:09:00Z Auburn Orange opens AAA World Series today vs. Florida http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_opens_aaa_world_series_today_vs_florida/30287/ Sometimes a loss is just what a team needs.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:05:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_opens_aaa_world_series_today_vs_florida/30287/#When:05:05:00Z Georgia hands Auburn 14s first Dixie Boys World Series loss http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/georgia_hands_auburn_14s_first_dixie_boys_world_series_loss/30286/ COVINGTON, Ga. — The Auburn Dixie Boys (14) All-Stars fell, 11-5, to Columbia County, Ga., on Sunday to drop to the losers bracket of the Dixie World Series.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:03:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/georgia_hands_auburn_14s_first_dixie_boys_world_series_loss/30286/#When:05:03:00Z Local trio heading to Junior Nationals http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/local_trio_heading_to_junior_nationals/30285/ There’s nothing “junior” about this event.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/local_trio_heading_to_junior_nationals/30285/#When:05:00:00Z New offensive coordinator McElwain making Tide comfortable http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/new_offensive_coordinator_mcelwain_making_tide_comfortable/30284/ TUSCALOOSA — When Jim McElwain got the call, he hung up.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:36:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/new_offensive_coordinator_mcelwain_making_tide_comfortable/30284/#When:04:36:00Z ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Tide makes big plays at practice Sunday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_notebook_tide_makes_big_plays_at_practice_sunday/30283/ TUSCALOOSA — Between morning interviews with the media and afternoon autographs with the fans, Alabama did practice on Sunday.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:32:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_notebook_tide_makes_big_plays_at_practice_sunday/30283/#When:04:32:00Z Nine current and former Auburn golfers attempting to qualify for U.S. Amateur http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/nine_current_and_former_auburn_golfers_attempting_to_qualify_for_us_amateur/30282/ Four current and five former Auburn golfers will be teeing off Monday in the U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifier held at the par-72, 7,326-yard Auburn University Club at Yarbrough Farms.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:29:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/nine_current_and_former_auburn_golfers_attempting_to_qualify_for_us_amateur/30282/#When:04:29:00Z Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville on Sunday’s practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_head_coach_tommy_tuberville_on_sundays_practice/30261/ Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to reporters after Sunday’s practice.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:17:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_head_coach_tommy_tuberville_on_sundays_practice/30261/#When:01:17:00Z TIGER TALES: Auburn’s Merrill Johnson on Sunday’s practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_auburns_merrill_johnson_on_sundays_practice/30260/ Auburn linebacker Merrill Johnson speaks to reporters after practice.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:14:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_auburns_merrill_johnson_on_sundays_practice/30260/#When:01:14:00Z Auburn’s Ava Ohlgren claims third medal of U.S. Open http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_ava_ohlgren_claims_third_medal_of_us_open/30251/ MINNEAPOLIS — Auburn’s Ava Ohlgren won her third medal of the meet Saturday as the rising junior finished second in the 200m individual medley at the U.S. Open.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_ava_ohlgren_claims_third_medal_of_us_open/30251/#When:22:44:00Z TIGER TALES: D’Antoine Hood http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_dantoine_hood/30242/ 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: D’Antoine Hood ... 

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:25:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_dantoine_hood/30242/#When:17:25:00Z Auburn 14s open Dixie Boys World Series with win http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_open_dixie_boys_world_series_with_win/30235/ COVINGTON, Ga. — It took a while, but the Auburn All-Stars were able to open the Dixie Boys (14) World Series with a win Saturday night.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_open_dixie_boys_world_series_with_win/30235/#When:04:48:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Franklin pleased with quarterbacks after first practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_franklin_pleased_with_quarterbacks_after_first_practice/30214/ It’s been almost exactly four months since Auburn wrapped up spring practice on April 2.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:50:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_franklin_pleased_with_quarterbacks_after_first_practice/30214/#When:23:50:00Z First day puts things in perspective for Auburn freshmen http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/first_day_puts_things_in_perspective_for_auburn_freshmen/30213/ Neiko Thorpe couldn’t sleep.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/first_day_puts_things_in_perspective_for_auburn_freshmen/30213/#When:23:44:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Ahh … that sweet smell of football http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_ahh_that_sweet_smell_of_football/30212/ It’s that time again.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:41:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_ahh_that_sweet_smell_of_football/30212/#When:23:41:00Z TIGER TALES: Darvin Adams http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_darvin_adams/30211/ 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: Darvin Adams.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:37:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_darvin_adams/30211/#When:23:37:00Z Son of former Alabama coach Gene Stallings passes away at 46 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/son_of_former_alabama_coach_gene_stallings_passes_away_at_46/30195/ TUSCALOOSA — John Mark Stallings, son of former University of Alabama football coach Gene Stallings, died on Saturday.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/son_of_former_alabama_coach_gene_stallings_passes_away_at_46/30195/#When:19:44:00Z TIGER TALES: Auburn QB Chris Todd … http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_auburn_qb_chris_todd/30194/ Auburn University quarterback Chris Todd talks about the first day of practice.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:37:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_auburn_qb_chris_todd/30194/#When:19:37:01Z TIGER TALES: Philip Pierre-Louis http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_philip_pierre_louis/30165/ Meet Auburn University freshman Philip Pierre-Louis

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:20:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tiger_tales_philip_pierre_louis/30165/#When:04:20:00Z Auburn 14s set for World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_set_for_world_series/30173/ Auburn has rebounded to win seven consecutive games to advance to this week’s Dixie Boys World Series in Covington, Ga. Auburn opens up the double-elimination tournament at 6 p.m. today against Virginia.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:19:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_set_for_world_series/30173/#When:04:19:00Z Tide kicks off practice with split squads http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_kicks_off_practice_with_split_squads/30171/ Alabama kicked off fall camp Friday with split-squad practices designed to give more individual attention to the team’s newcomers.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:14:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_kicks_off_practice_with_split_squads/30171/#When:04:14:01Z AU ROUNDUP: Softball adds Johnson to coaching staff http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_softball_adds_johnson_to_coaching_staff/30170/ The Auburn softball program has added former University of North Carolina at Pembroke head coach Steve Johnson as an assistant coach to work with hitters, slappers and infielders.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:10:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_roundup_softball_adds_johnson_to_coaching_staff/30170/#When:04:10:00Z 27 Tiger newcomers report to campus http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/27_tiger_newcomers_report_to_campus/30143/ Auburn won’t officially start the 2008 season for another 30 days, when the Tigers host Louisiana-Monroe on Aug. 30.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/27_tiger_newcomers_report_to_campus/30143/#When:01:00:00Z Auburn ranked 11th in USA Today Coaches preseason poll http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_ranked_11th_in_usa_today_coaches_preseason_poll/30086/ It’s never too early for rankings. With four weeks to go until the start of the college football season, USA Today released its preseason coaches poll Friday.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:08:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_ranked_11th_in_usa_today_coaches_preseason_poll/30086/#When:19:08:00Z Auburn freshmen on campus today as practice nears http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_freshmen_on_campus_today_as_practice_nears/29985/ It’s safe to say “freshman report day” doesn’t quite have the importance it did a decade ago.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:48:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_freshmen_on_campus_today_as_practice_nears/29985/#When:04:48:01Z Saban announces suspension for Prince Hall http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/saban_announces_suspension_for_prince_hall/29984/ TUSCALOOSA — Prince Hall is here, but he won’t play.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:46:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/saban_announces_suspension_for_prince_hall/29984/#When:04:46:01Z Auburn’s Ohlgren finishes seventh in 100-meter butterfly at U.S. Open http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_ohlgren_finishes_seventh_in_100_meter_butterfly_at_us_open/29983/ MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Auburn’s Ava Ohlgren made her fourth final of the week as she finished seventh in the 100m butterfly Thursday at the U.S. Open.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:45:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_ohlgren_finishes_seventh_in_100_meter_butterfly_at_us_open/29983/#When:04:45:00Z Wyatt wins Junior Amateur http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/wyatt_wins_junior_amateur/29982/ The Alabama State Junior Amateur Championship wrapped up Thursday at Saugahatchee Country Club, with Bobby Wyatt emerging as the overall champion.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:40:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/wyatt_wins_junior_amateur/29982/#When:04:40:00Z AREA ROUNDUP: Homan gets ace at Indian Pines http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_homan_gets_ace_at_indian_pines/29981/ Area resident Nicholas R. Homan notched a hole-in-one July 22.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:39:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_homan_gets_ace_at_indian_pines/29981/#When:04:39:00Z UPDATED: Josh Dollard dismissed from Auburn basketball team http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/josh_dollard_dismissed_from_auburn_basketball_team/29919/ Josh Dollard’s turbulent career at Auburn is over.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:05:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/josh_dollard_dismissed_from_auburn_basketball_team/29919/#When:21:05:01Z Auburn’s Dixie World Series champs to arrive home at 6 p.m. http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburns_dixie_world_series_champs_to_arrive_home_at_6_pm/29918/ The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars will return from Dyersburg, Tenn., where they won the World Series title Wednesday night, at 6 p.m. tonight.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:02:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburns_dixie_world_series_champs_to_arrive_home_at_6_pm/29918/#When:21:02:00Z Auburn’s Ohlgren earns spot on University Games team http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_ohlgren_earns_spot_on_university_games_team/29831/ MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Auburn’s Ava Ohlgren secured a spot on the U.S. National Team for the 2009 World University Games on Wednesday night as she won the 400m individual medley at the 2008 U.S. Open.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:04:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburns_ohlgren_earns_spot_on_university_games_team/29831/#When:05:04:00Z AREA ROUNDUP: Hitchcock League final set http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_hitchcock_league_final_set/29830/ The Billy Hitchcock Men’s Senior Baseball League will conclude it’s 2008 season this weekend with the league championship series. 

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:03:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_hitchcock_league_final_set/29830/#When:05:03:00Z Auburn Dixie Majors win World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_win_world_series/29829/ DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars needed two wins Wednesday to get the World Series title.

They got them both, and in entirely different ways.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_win_world_series/29829/#When:05:00:00Z Alabama reports for practice Thursday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_reports_for_practice_thursday/29772/ The University of Alabama football team will report for fall camp Thursday and open with split-squad practices on Friday.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:25:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/alabama_reports_for_practice_thursday/29772/#When:22:25:00Z Big deal: Angels acquire Teixeira from Braves http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/big_deal_angels_acquire_teixeira_from_braves/29618/ ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Angels already have the best record in baseball. That didn’t stop them from making a bold move two days before the trade deadline.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:11:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/big_deal_angels_acquire_teixeira_from_braves/29618/#When:04:11:00Z Auburn Dixie Majors stay alive in World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_stay_alive_in_world_series/29614/ The win puts Auburn in the championship round against South Carolina today in the play-in game at 5 p.m. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:06:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_stay_alive_in_world_series/29614/#When:04:06:00Z NY judge sentences disgraced NBA ref to 15 months http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/ny_judge_sentences_disgraced_nba_ref_to_15_months/29533/ NEW YORK — Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for setting off a gambling scandal that tarnished the league’s reputation and raised questions about the integrity of its officiating.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:29:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/ny_judge_sentences_disgraced_nba_ref_to_15_months/29533/#When:18:29:00Z Outside the Huddle: Changes ahead for college football http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_changes_ahead/29440/ The 2008 college football season is upon us, and with it comes an air of change.

Oh, you might not see it now, and you might not see it for some time. But it’s coming.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/cottrell_column_changes_ahead/29440/#When:04:00:00Z Auburn Dixie Majors win again in World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/local/article/auburn_dixie_majors_win_again_in_world_series/29439/ DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars’ continued their World Series run Monday with a 6-3 win against Florida.

That win moved Auburn’s record to 3-0 heading into Monday night’s game against South Carolina, which ended before press time.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/local/article/auburn_dixie_majors_win_again_in_world_series/29439/#When:03:59:00Z DIXIE MAJORS WORLD SERIES: Auburn All-Stars improve to 2-0 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_majors_world_series_auburn_all_stars_improve_to_2_0/29302/ DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Majors (17-19) All-Stars continued their strong start to the World Series on Sunday.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:29:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_majors_world_series_auburn_all_stars_improve_to_2_0/29302/#When:04:29:00Z Auburn Majors capture win in first World Series game http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_capture_win_in_first_world_series_game/29228/ DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Majors (17-19) All-Stars got off to a good start in the Dixie World Series on Saturday.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:08:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_capture_win_in_first_world_series_game/29228/#When:22:08:00Z Auburn 14s earn World Series bid http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_earn_world_series_bid/29230/ SELMA — The Auburn Dixie Boys (14s) All-Stars clinched the state title with a 12-2, mercy-rule rout of Hartselle on Saturday.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:08:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_earn_world_series_bid/29230/#When:22:08:00Z Arkansas’ Luigs believes Hogs will exceed expectations http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/arkansas_luigs_believes_hogs_will_exceed_expectations/29226/ HOOVER — The Arkansas Razorbacks have gone from under the microscope to under the radar.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:52:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/arkansas_luigs_believes_hogs_will_exceed_expectations/29226/#When:21:52:00Z Auburn starting quarterback job remains open heading to fall practice http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_starting_quarterback_job_remains_open_heading_to_fall_practice/29210/ HOOVER — Tommy Tuberville made it official Friday morning at Southeastern Conference Media Days: Kodi Burns is Auburn’s quarterback. And so is Chris Todd.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_starting_quarterback_job_remains_open_heading_to_fall_practice/29210/#When:04:59:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Tuberville dealing with lofty rankings http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_tuberville_dealing_with_lofty_rankings/29209/ HOOVER — Tommy Tuberville thought it was close.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:57:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_tuberville_dealing_with_lofty_rankings/29209/#When:04:57:00Z AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tigers downplay SEC West predictions http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tigers_downplay_sec_west_predictions/29208/ HOOVER — All things considered, Sen’Derrick Marks thought his trip to Southeastern Conference Media Days went pretty well.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_tigers_downplay_sec_west_predictions/29208/#When:04:48:00Z MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Gators tabbed as SEC favorites by media http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/gators_tabbed_as_sec_favorites_by_media/29207/ HOOVER - Florida left SEC Football Media Days with a target on its back. Attending media made the Gators the team to beat this fall.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:42:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/gators_tabbed_as_sec_favorites_by_media/29207/#When:04:42:00Z Auburn Majors All-Stars ready for World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_all_stars_ready_for_world_series/29206/ It’s a dream team of sorts.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:40:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_all_stars_ready_for_world_series/29206/#When:04:40:00Z Auburn resident Smith headed to Hershey games http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_resident_smith_headed_to_hershey_games/29205/ Auburn resident Justin Thomas Smith will represent the 11-12 age group for the state of Alabama at the 31st annual Hershey’s Track & Field North American Final.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:30:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_resident_smith_headed_to_hershey_games/29205/#When:04:30:00Z Friday morning with Tommy Tuberville http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/friday_morning_with_tommy_tuberville/29082/ Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville met with the Auburn beat writers this morning. Read what he talked about on Collin Mickle’s blog.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:12:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/friday_morning_with_tommy_tuberville/29082/#When:17:12:00Z Auburn Orange wins AAA state title http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_wins_aaa_state_title/28942/ CLANTON — Auburn Orange is the Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) state champs.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:16:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_wins_aaa_state_title/28942/#When:04:16:00Z U.S. Kids Golf Tour wraps up http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/us_kids_golf_tour_wraps_up/28941/ The Auburn Summer Local Tour of the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour wrapped up its season Thursday with the Grand National Championship at the Grand National Lake course.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:09:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/us_kids_golf_tour_wraps_up/28941/#When:04:09:00Z Complete SEC Media Days Coverage http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/complete_sec_media_days_coverage/28933/ Follow our coverage of SEC Media Days. Stories, photos, videos.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/complete_sec_media_days_coverage/28933/#When:03:48:00Z UPDATE: MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Fulmer served subpoena in Hoover http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/media_days_notebook_fulmer_served_subpoena_in_hoover/28825/ HOOVER — Phillip Fulmer’s annual trip to Southeastern Conference Media Days is never uneventful.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:50:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/media_days_notebook_fulmer_served_subpoena_in_hoover/28825/#When:21:50:00Z Tide freshmen class could see field quickly http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_freshmen_class_could_see_field_quickly/28818/ HOOVER — Alabama safety Rashad Johnson heard about the Tide’s touted freshman class for months. He helped recruit some of them.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_freshmen_class_could_see_field_quickly/28818/#When:21:48:00Z BAMA NOTEBOOK: Johnson, Caldwell saddened by Johns situation http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/bama_notebook_johnson_caldwell_saddened_by_johns_situation/28800/ HOOVER — There wasn’t a way around it. Antoine Caldwell and Rashad Johnson knew they were going to be asked about Jimmy Johns.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:16:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/bama_notebook_johnson_caldwell_saddened_by_johns_situation/28800/#When:21:16:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Saban demands success http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_saban_demands_success/28795/ HOOVER — It took 15 minutes, but he finally cracked … a smile, that is.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_saban_demands_success/28795/#When:21:13:00Z Tim Tebow among players at SEC Media Days http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tim_tebow_among_players_at_sec_media_days/28755/ HOOVER — It would have taken a set of shoulder pads and a helmet — not to mention a couple of pulling guards — for Florida quarterback Tim Tebow to pick up yardage in the lobby of the Wynfrey Hotel.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:24:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tim_tebow_among_players_at_sec_media_days/28755/#When:17:24:00Z Florida offenside tackle Phil Trautwein http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/florida_offenside_tackle_phil_trautwein/28749/ Florida offenside tackle Phil Trautwein speaks at SEC Media Days in Hoover on Wednesday, July 23.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/florida_offenside_tackle_phil_trautwein/28749/#When:16:44:00Z MSU’s Carroll learning on job http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/msus_carroll_learning_on_job/28657/ HOOVER — Wesley Carroll is one of those “yes, but...” quarterbacks.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/msus_carroll_learning_on_job/28657/#When:04:22:01Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Auburn Orange in state title game http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_orange_in_state_title_game/28655/ CLANTON — The Auburn Orange Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) All-Stars took a 3-2 win over Taylorsville on Wednesday night to advance to the state championship game.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:21:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_orange_in_state_title_game/28655/#When:04:21:00Z MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Miles playing nice in Hoover http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/media_days_notebook_miles_playing_nice_in_hoover/28594/ HOOVER — Les Miles trod carefully Wednesday.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:15:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/media_days_notebook_miles_playing_nice_in_hoover/28594/#When:23:15:00Z Tide picks up two commitments http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_picks_up_two_commitments/28586/ Alabama got some momentum for its 2009 recruiting class when two defensive prospects committed on the eve of SEC Football Media Days.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:25:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/tide_picks_up_two_commitments/28586/#When:22:25:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Tebow lives up to ‘Golden Boy’ image http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_tebow_lives_up_to_golden_boy_image/28581/ HOOVER — Tim Tebow didn’t look much like a rock star.

Or even Superman.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/szvetitz_column_tebow_lives_up_to_golden_boy_image/28581/#When:22:13:00Z SEC MEDIA DAYS: Wardrobe just one of Marks’ priorities http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/sec_media_days_wardrobe_just_one_of_marks_priorities/28453/ Sen’Derrick Marks has a problem.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:56:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/sec_media_days_wardrobe_just_one_of_marks_priorities/28453/#When:03:56:00Z Foxhall, Heath rejoin Pawlowski on Auburn baseball staff http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/foxhall_heath_rejoin_pawlowski_on_auburn_baseball_staff/28387/ When John Pawlowski was hired as Auburn’s new baseball coach June 20, Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs said the reason was simple.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:49:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/foxhall_heath_rejoin_pawlowski_on_auburn_baseball_staff/28387/#When:20:49:00Z UPDATED: Auburn 14s win South state championship http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_advance_to_state_title_game/28365/ THOMASVILLE — It wasn’t the best start, but that didn’t matter. The finish was perfect.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_advance_to_state_title_game/28365/#When:18:13:00Z DIXIE ALL-STARS: Auburn AAAs still alive in state tournament http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_stars_auburn_aaas_still_alive_in_state_tournament/28269/ CLANTON — The Auburn Orange Dixie AAA (9-10) All-Star team beat Alexandria, 6-5, on Monday night to stay alive in the state tournament.

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_stars_auburn_aaas_still_alive_in_state_tournament/28269/#When:03:59:00Z 2008 SEC coaches preseason football teams http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/2008_sec_coaches_preseason_football_teams/28264/ Complete list of the 2008 SEC coaches preseason football team.

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:33:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/2008_sec_coaches_preseason_football_teams/28264/#When:03:33:00Z Auburn football adds Ball State to ’09 schedule http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_football_adds_ball_state_to_09_schedule/28214/ Monday, Ball State became the third acknowledged opponent on AU’s non-conference schedule for ’09, joining West Virginia and Furman. 

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:11:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_football_adds_ball_state_to_09_schedule/28214/#When:21:11:00Z