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September 10, 2008
AU ROUNDUP: Denniston 9th in 50 fly at Paralympic Games
BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmer Dave Denniston came barely more than a half-second away from making his first final at the 2008 Paralympics on Tuesday night as he finished ninth in the 50-meter butterfly preliminary.
September 09, 2008
Trott loves idea of seeing more passes
Tony Franklin didn’t even try to pretend how he felt about not getting Tommy Trott the ball in Auburn’s first game of the season.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Todd to get majority of reps at practice
A quarterback needs his reps.
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: DT Cody lives up to larger-than-life image
TUSCALOOSA — Terrence Cody arrived in Tuscaloosa this summer with a supersized body and a reputation to match.
AU ROUNDUP: Pair of runners earn SEC honors
Auburn newcomers Elkanah Kibet and Girma Mecheso have been named SEC Male Athlete and Freshman of the Week, respectively, following their performances Sept. 5 at the Powerade Invitational.
September 08, 2008
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Franklin: ‘I thought I could make it work’
Playing two quarterbacks was tough on Tony Franklin.
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Burns shows true character in setback
As a quarterback, you’re expected to take hits.
Tide tired of maturity issues
TUSCALOOSA — Running back Glen Coffee didn’t like Alabama’s performance in the Crimson Tide’s 20-6 victory over Tulane on Saturday night.
COTTRELL COLUMN: Score another for the little guy
If you still haven’t noticed the paradigm shift in college football over the latter half of this decade, look no further than this week’s AP Top 25.
AU ROUNDUP: Volleyball travels to Troy today
The Auburn volleyball team (3-4) returns to action Tuesday with a 7 p.m. match at in-state rival Troy (4-3).
Auburn-LSU game to be televised by ESPN
The Auburn football game against LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 20 will be televised by ESPN.
September 07, 2008
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Burns takes quarterback decision in stride
Kodi Burns stayed positive Sunday.
Saban: Offensive line not only problem in Saturday’s win
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama went from 239 yards rushing againt Clemson to 99 against Tulane.
AU ROUNDUP: Soccer battles No. 5 Virginia to tie
ATHENS, Ga. — Allison Whitworth made 10 saves Sunday, but none were bigger than two in overtime as she stopped a penalty kick in the 93rd minute and then made a diving save in the 103rd minute as the Auburn soccer team played to a 1-1 tie with No. 5 Virginia at the Turner Soccer Complex.
September 06, 2008
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Sticking with one quarterback best for offense
It’s settled.
Chris Todd is the No. 1 quarterback. Numero Uno. The starter. The man.
His performance Saturday in Auburn’s 27-13 win over Southern Miss solidified it, coaches say.
Arenas leads Tide to win
TUSCALOOSA — Javier Arenas and Alabama’s special teams didn’t keep the Crimson Tide from staggering through an uncomfortable home opener. But they kept it from being a very special night for the Tulane football program.
Auburn vs. Southern Miss notes
Auburn’s defense almost extended its scoreless streak to seven quarters. Almost.
Alabama vs. Tulane notes
Javier Arenas ran into the record books in the first half for Alabama as he had 141 yards on four punt returns in the first two quarters, going past the previous punt return mark of 122 yards in a game held by Harry Gilmer in 1947 against Georgia. Arenas’ first punt return of the game went for 87 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter. It marked the fourth punt return for a TD for Arenas, tying him with David Palmer (1991-92) for most in school history.
Auburn’s Dunn does it again
If Robert Dunn’s performance two weeks ago against Louisiana-Monroe got him out of head coach Tommy Tuberville’s doghouse, his day against Southern Miss blew the walls of that house down.
AU ROUNDUP: Women’s golf opens fall season
The No. 9 Auburn women’s golf team will begin its fall season today at the NCAA Fall Preview in Owings Mills, Md., hosted by Georgetown University. The two-day tournament will be played at Caves Valley Golf Course, which is also the site of the 2009 NCAA Championships.
Todd earns job, leads Tigers past USM
Auburn’s quarterback situation is no longer a mystery.
Auburn looks for consistency in passing game
Tommy Tuberville admitted it was a strange feeling.
Auburn’s defense to get a tougher test today
Any way you slice it, Auburn’s defense was outstanding in last week’s season-opening win against Louisiana-Monroe.
AU ROUNDUP: Cross country dominates at UTC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Auburn men’s cross country team finished in first place and the women tied for second and both teams had the individual champion as the Tigers opened their 2008 seasons at the Powerade Invitational, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Offense spread too thin? We’ll see
Of course, you’re disappointed.
September 04, 2008
Franklin wants more from Fannin
Before the season started, Auburn’s coaches looked at Mario Fannin and saw nothing but possibility.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tuberville: Burns not ready
Kodi Burns was healthy enough to practice Thursday, for the third consecutive day. But according to head coach Tommy Tuberville, there’s no guarantee the sophomore will be ready to play Saturday against Southern Miss.
Crimson Tide embraces new smashmouth look
TUSCALOOSA — Apparently, Alabama players got the message.
AU ROUNDUP: Cross country opens season
AUBURN — Auburn’s men’s and women’s cross country teams will open the season today at the Powerade Invitational, hosted by UT-Chattanooga.
September 03, 2008
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tuberville: Ramsey still a member of team
As of Wednesday evening, Chaz Ramsey was still an Auburn football player.
