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August 16, 2008
Auburn ranked 10th in Associated Press preseason poll
The Auburn football team is ranked 10th in the Associated Press preseason poll, which was released Saturday.
AU IN THE OLYMPICS: Coventry, Cielo go gold Friday
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.
August 15, 2008
Freshman wide receiver Pierre-Louis making move
Philip Pierre-Louis isn’t very big. It’s the first thing anyone notices about him.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Scrimmage big for young defensive backs
Today’s scrimmage is put-up or shut-up time for Auburn’s true freshmen.
Tide looks to impress at scrimmage
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.
Auburn’s Blackmon embracing new leadership role
Tray Blackmon can’t help but smile when he remembers his high-school days.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tigers celebrate final day at intramural fields
Auburn officially closed one chapter of its preseason preparations Thursday, bidding farewell to the university’s intramural fields after 14 practices.
AU IN THE OLYMPICS: Cielo has record-setting day
BEIJING — Auburn University athletes’ successes in the pool at the 2008 Olympic games continued Thursday.
Tide happy for end of two-a-days
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama football coach Nick Saban said he noticed a better, lighter attitude from his team in Thursday’s practice.
New executive AD Hart hitting the ground running at Bama
TUSCALOOSA — Dave Hart didn’t come to the University of Alabama to take Mal Moore’s job.
Auburn soccer picked second in West
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.
August 14, 2008
Running back corps becoming thin at Troy
TROY — Troy’s running back situation is now one more injury away from a catastrophy.
VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville 8/13/08
Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media following Wednesday’s afternoon practice.
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Clayton pushing for time on defensive line
The offensive lineman never had a chance.
Auburn’s Cielo claims first Olympic medal
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.
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Tigers must avoid the injury bug
Football’s a game of inches.
Troy picks up troubled Oklahoma transfer
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.
AU ROUNDUP: Petrone named director of sports medicine
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.
August 13, 2008
TIGER TALES: DT Derrick Lykes
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.
August 12, 2008
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Franklin says QB race like title bout
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.
AUBURN IN THE OLYMPICS: Coventry wins 3rd silver medal
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.
AU ROUNDUP: Women’s hoops team continues overseas win streak
The Auburn women’s basketball team extended its European winning streak Tuesday with a 101-54 victory over Hradec Kralove.
Fight between linemen interrupts Auburn’s Tuesday practice
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.
VIDEO: Offensive coordinator Tony Franklin 8/12/08
Auburn University offensive coordinator Tony Franklin speaks to the media following Tuesday’s practice.
VIDEO: Defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads 8/12/08
Auburn University defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads speaks to the media following Tuesday’s practice.
VIDEO: Tommy Tuberville 8/12/08
Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media following Tuesday’s practice.
August 11, 2008
Defensive backs, young & old stepping up
Even before his first practice as an Auburn Tiger, D’Antoine Hood smelled opportunity.
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.
