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August 11, 2008
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Freshman LB pushing for playing time
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.
Coventry, Hoelzer win medals
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.
TIGER TALES: TE Vance Smith
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.
COTTRELL COLUMN: Three sleepers not to sleep on
Heading into the 2008 season, there are numerous teams that could rise out of the doldrums for a big year.
Alabama players learn from motivational speakers
TUSCALOOSA — At first blush, it sounds cheesy: a motivational speaker.
Coventry makes third Olympic semifinal
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.
VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville 8/10/08
Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media after Sunday’s practice.
August 10, 2008
Davis making up for lost time
It was just one play, in a low-key seven-on-seven passing drill early in preseason practice. Updated with video.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Injuries still piling up on offensive line
It’s been a rough week for Auburn’s offensive line.
Northcutt wins state match play championship
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.
14 Auburn athletes graduate Saturday
A total of 14 Auburn student-athletes graduated as part of the Auburn University Summer 2008 graduating class on Saturday.
UPDATE: Coventry sets world record in 100-meter backstroke
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.
TIGER TALES: Eric Smith
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.
VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville after Saturday’s scrimmage
Auburn University head coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media after the Tigers first scrimmage Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
August 09, 2008
VIDEO: Brad Lester on Saturday’s scrimmage
Brad Lester speaks to reporters after Saturday’s scrimmage, the first of the fall for the Tigers.
Former AU star Coventry wins silver in 400-meter individual medley
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.
ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Big plays highlight first Tide scrimmage
Several playmakers were impressive and a goal-line stand stood out during the Crimson Tide’s scrimmage Saturday.
TIGER TALES: Christian Thompson
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.
VIDEO: Chris Todd speaks to reporters
Auburn quarterback Chris Todd speaks to reporters after practice.
Tide looks to McClain for leadership
A year ago, Alabama middle linebacker Rolando McClain was the student, getting a crash course in Nick Saban Defense 101.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Defense looking for answers after scrimmage
Sen’Derrick Marks couldn’t argue the facts.
Tuberville: Offense performs well in scrimmage
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.
Former Auburn swimmers Coventry and Gangloff advance in Olympic prelims
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.
August 08, 2008
Auburn wide receiver Smith adjusting to new offensive system
By now, Rod Smith knows to expect the questions.
Auburn athletes ready for Olympics
The countdown to 08.08.08 has come and passed with the opening ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad in Beijing.
Hanks, Arenas set for battle in Tide’s first scrimmage
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.
Former AU pitcher Gregg Olson to be inducted into Orioles Hall of Fame
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.
AU volleyball team opens practice
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.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tiger defense ready for first scrimmage
Today is a big day for the Auburn football team
TIGER TALES: Drew Cole
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.
