August 12, 2008
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.
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.
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.
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.
VIDEO: Brad Lester on Saturday’s scrimmage
Brad Lester speaks to reporters after Saturday’s scrimmage, the first of the fall for the Tigers.
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.
August 09, 2008
VIDEO: Chris Todd speaks to reporters
Auburn quarterback Chris Todd speaks to reporters after practice.
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.
