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November 12, 2009

AU NOTEBOOK: Taylor not focused on other jobs

Trooper Taylor has never kept his ambitions secret.


November 11, 2009

AU HOOPS: Son of NBA star picks Tigers

Auburn reined in a major signing day steal Wednesday, adding a familiar name with a big basketball pedigree.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: McClain’s leadership carries Tide defense
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: McClain’s leadership carries Tide defense

TUSCALOOSA — One of the best college football players in America knows what he would do if he had a Heisman Trophy ballot this year.

AU ROUNDUP: Swimming & diving hosts Bama

The Auburn swimming and diving team hosts in-state rival Alabama today at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center.

ALABAMA HOOPS: Grant signs two in first class

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama coach Anthony Grant has signed two out-of-state players in the early signing period.


November 10, 2009

AU FOOTBALL: Tiger defense preps for big-play wideout
AU FOOTBALL: Tiger defense preps for big-play wideout

The Tigers have at least one thing figured out when it comes to getting inside the head of Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green.

AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: UGA rivalry runs deep for handful of Tigers
AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: UGA rivalry runs deep for handful of Tigers

Darvin Adams is a natural-born contrarian.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: McElroy dealing with criticism
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: McElroy dealing with criticism

TUSCALOOSA — Greg McElroy could prepare for the Tennessee defense, the ferocity of LSU’s front four, the tenacity of South Carolina’s defensive ends, the complexity of Jim McElwain’s playbook, the frustration of missing open receivers, even the wrath of Nick Saban.

AU SWIMMING: Anderson named Rhodes finalist

For the first time in over two decades, Auburn University has a Rhodes Scholarship finalist on campus. Jordan Anderson, member of the NCAA champion Auburn swimming and diving program, was selected to be a District 7 finalist for the prestigious award.


November 09, 2009

AU FOOTBALL: Fannin happy with role, whatever it may be
AU FOOTBALL: Fannin happy with role, whatever it may be

Mario Fannin picked Auburn over in-state Georgia for a variety of reasons, but one of them, in retrospect, has a bit of an ironic twist.

AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Familiar Auburn names linked to Memphis opening
AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Familiar Auburn names linked to Memphis opening

Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson will be making a few calls to the 334-area code in his search for a new head coach, according to numerous reports Monday.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Saban sticks up for SEC officials
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Saban sticks up for SEC officials

TUSCALOOSA — As besieged Southeastern Conference officials continue to get ripped for perceived poor performance, a white knight wearing a straw hat came riding to their rescue Monday.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Saban cautions against letdown

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama coach Nick Saban said Mississippi State presents several challenges for his team this week.

AU SOCCER: Tigers draw Cal in NCAA’s 1st round
AU SOCCER: Tigers draw Cal in NCAA’s 1st round

The Auburn soccer team was selected to a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament on Monday night, drawing California in a first-round matchup in Tallahassee, Fla.

COTTRELL COLUMN: Let’s add more also-rans to the list

Just in case there was any doubt in anyone’s mind, Saturday confirmed something I was already suspecting.


November 08, 2009

AU FOOTBALL: Focus turns to ‘fun’ week preparing for Georgia
AU FOOTBALL: Focus turns to ‘fun’ week preparing for Georgia

Gene Chizik rattled off the reasons why Auburn and Georgia’s rivalry is a meaningful and historic one as if he were reading cue cards.

AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Consistency on punt return a must for Chizik

The search continues.

AU ROUNDUP: No. 1 equestrian shines in wins

DOVER, Del. — The top-ranked Auburn equestrian team (6-1) continued their successful road trip defeating Delaware State (0-3) 12-8 on Sunday. The Tigers defeated the Hornets 7-3 in Hunt Seat and tied 5-5 in Western.

AU WOMEN’S HOOPS: Tigers ease to exhibition win
AU WOMEN’S HOOPS: Tigers ease to exhibition win

The Auburn women’s basketball team opened its final season at Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum on Sunday with a 73-50 exhibition win over Georgia College and State University.


November 07, 2009

AU FOOTBALL: Tigers cruise to big homecoming win
AU FOOTBALL: Tigers cruise to big homecoming win

The astronomical numbers put up by Chris Todd and Co. weren’t the most important stats to come from Saturday’s homecoming romp over Furman.

SZVETITZ COLUMN: As Todd goes, so does Auburn
SZVETITZ COLUMN: As Todd goes, so does Auburn

Chris Todd for Heisman.

AU FOOTBALL: Gulley tries out 2 new spots
AU FOOTBALL: Gulley tries out 2 new spots

Anthony Gulley had never played cornerback for Auburn before practice this week.

AU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Stallworth goes down with injury

Freshman Travante Stallworth, who had seen his role in the Auburn offense increase over the past few weeks, suffered an apparent right ankle/foot injury on kickoff coverage in the first half Saturday.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide clinch SEC West title
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide clinch SEC West title

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama survived a 60-minute gut check Saturday.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Tiffin sets kicking record

When Leigh Tiffin kicked through a 40-yard field goal to clinch the win for Alabama, it gave him 348 career points and set a career scoring record at Alabama.

AU WOMEN’S HOOPS: Young Tigers set to tip off season
AU WOMEN’S HOOPS: Young Tigers set to tip off season

Nell Fortner was asked a few weeks ago if she just wanted to get the season started, considering that practice alone had knocked out two of her more valuable returning players.

AU FOOTBALL: Yes, there’s still work to do ... even against Furman
AU FOOTBALL: Yes, there’s still work to do ... even against Furman

One game at a time.

AU FOOTBALL: Handful of Furman players return to state
AU FOOTBALL: Handful of Furman players return to state

Furman coach Bobby Lamb has 375,000 reasons to look past today’s game and gear up for the rest of the Paladins’ schedule.

SZVETITZ COLUMN: Gimmicks ... slogans ... Whatever works for AU

If you saw Auburn players checking their wrists during last week’s win over Ole Miss, it wasn’t because they were late for dinner.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Atmosphere promises to be electric as Tide host LSU
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Atmosphere promises to be electric as Tide host LSU

TUSCALOOSA — The loudest Javier Arenas has ever heard Bryant-Denny Stadium was when Terrence Cody blocked a field goal on the final play of the game against Tennessee two weeks ago.

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