SEC Weekend Preview Nov 20, 2008
Since rushing for 108 yards against Vanderbilt, Auburn RB has gained just 151 yards on 42 carries in his past five games ... Georgia's 17-13 victory at Auburn last week improved the Bulldogs' record in opposing teams' stadiums to 30-4 during 's coaching tenure. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Auburn hosts confident Mercer Nov 20, 2008
Bryan Matthews AuburnSports ... Fresh off a win over Missouri State in its opener, Auburn (1-0) will have to step it up Wednesday night as Mercer (2-0) visits. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Smalley leads No. 20 Auburn over Georgia Southern Nov 20, 2008
(AP) Alli Smalley scored 12 of her 18 points in the second half to help No. 20 Auburn rout Georgia Southern 71-45 on Wednesday night ... Sherrell Hobbs became the 24th Auburn player to reach the 1,000-point mark with a layup in the second half ... Georgia Southern kept the game close for most of the first half before Auburn went on a 8-1 run to take a 36-27 lead into the locker room. (AL.com)
WALL-E: Hipster hero of 2008 Nov 20, 2008
There have been other memorable games -- between USC and Notre Dame, Ohio State and Michigan, Alabama and Auburn -- that far more people attended and passionately cared about. But none of them occurred between America's two most elite educational institutions in a year of multiple assassinations, widespread campus uproar and social turmoil, and in a year when both teams (defying their long traditions of academic excellence and athletic mediocrity) were undefeated. (Salon)
Auburn, UA and UAB presidents among highest paid Nov 19, 2008
According to data the Chronicle of 00004000 Higher Education released Monday, Auburn University's Jay Gogue earned more than $725,000 in total compensation last year, ranking him first among presidents of Alabama colleges and 12th nationally. University of Alabama at Birmingham President Carol Garrison and University of Alabama President Robert Witt were tied for 24th nationally, each earning just over $604,000 last year. (WSJA.com, AL)
Crime Connected To Economic Recession? Nov 19, 2008
"Crooks are not usually bright," said Ralph Ioimo, Associate Professor of Justice and Public Safety at Auburn University in Montgomery. Ioimo started his career in law enforcement, rising to Chief Deputy in Simi Valley, California. (WSJA.com, AL)
Tracy SchultzWOMEN'S POWER RANKINGS Nov 19, 2008
(2-0)In its 95-76 win over Temple, Auburn put up the most points against the Owls since Duke scored 112 against on Dec. 12, 1998. The Tigers' DeWanna Bonner has been hot from the start, connecting on 21-of-41 shots in the first two games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
The BCS makes for strange bedfellows Nov 19, 2008
Assuming No. 1 Alabama beats Auburn, the only way that the SEC champ won t be there is if No. 4 Florida loses at Florida State on Nov. 29 and then beats Alabama on Dec. 6 in Atlanta. With three Big 12 teams in the top five, the only way that conference champion is not in the big game is if Missouri (9-2) upsets Texas, Texas Tech, or Oklahoma in the league s championship game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mr. President, college playoff can wait Nov 19, 2008
X Auburn game was the best ever. By The Fight Realtor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Makeshift O-line no longer chief concern for team Nov 19, 2008
Georgia, which started three freshmen and two sophomores for a four-game stretch before the Auburn game, is tied for third in the SEC and ranks 18th in the nation for fewest sacks allowed with 13 ... Redshirt sophomore Josh Davis started at right tackle against Auburn in place of injured Justin Anderson and the Bulldogs did not give up a sack. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vanderbilt Opponents Update Nov 19, 2008
Aug 30 Memphis, W 41-24 Sep 6 at Wake Forest, L 28-30 Sep 13 Samford, W 34-10 Sep 20 Vanderbilt, L 17-23 Sep 27 at Florida, W 31-30 Oct 4 South Carolina, L 24-31 Oct 18 at Alabama, L 20-24 Oct 25 at Arkansas, W 23-21 Nov 1 Auburn, W 17-7 Nov 15 Louisiana-Monroe, W 59-0 Nov 22 at LSU Nov 28 Mississippi State ... Aug 30 at Louisiana Tech, L 14-22 Sep 6 Southeastern Louisiana, W 34-10 Sep 13 Auburn, L 2-3 Sep 20 at Georgia Tech, L 7-38 Sep 27 at LSU, L 24-34 Oct 11 Vanderbilt, W 17-14 Oct 18 at... (VandyMania.com)
Opinion: Dont get rid of the record books just yet Nov 19, 2008
You re going to hear predictions, history lessons, cliches and anything else that will raise the anticipation level of the 73rd clash between Auburn and Alabama ... All Auburn fans who are clinging to the hope the Tigers may stun the top-ranked Tide because it s a rivalry game may want to check the facts ... Prior to each of his last nine wins against the Tigers (all consecutive), Alabama had a better record than Auburn heading into each game. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
ITAT TV: Mario Fannin Nov 19, 2008
By Inside the Auburn TigersDate: Nov 18, 2008 Mario Fannin reflects on the loss to Georgia and looks ahead to the challenge of beating Alabama ... Subscribe today and get Inside the Auburn Tigers, our team magazine absolutely free. (autigers.com)
RB by committee? Nov 19, 2008
Auburn to use RB by committee ... Auburn to use RB by committee ... Bryan Matthews AuburnSports. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tuesday's Scores Nov 19, 2008
Auburn 61, Tallassee 45 ... Auburn 52, Tallassee 43. (AL.com)
Monday's Women's College Basketball Scores Nov 18, 2008
Auburn 95, Temple 76. Chattanooga 77, ETSU 71. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Iron Bowl to be nationally televised Nov 18, 2008
(AP) - The Alabama-Auburn game will be televised nationally by CBS. ... Auburn is currently riding a six-year Iron Bowl winning streak. (WSJA.com, AL)
Saban Updates Tide Injury Situation Nov 18, 2008
Alabama and Auburn will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CST with national television coverage by CBS. ... "Ro [Rolando McClain] has lot of mental and physical toughness, Saban said. Hes shown as a competitor the ability to play through injuries. Ros got a pretty special emotional maturity. Receiver (shoulder) and running back (neck spasms) will practice this week. Contact-wise, both are day-to-day. Backup back bruised a thigh on special teams Saturday. Saban said the bruise was the... (BamaMag.com)
Let Detroit suffer its fate Nov 18, 2008
Mom is in her room drinking again, I will be so glad when football season is over or when Auburn beats Alabama ... Please pray for Auburn Football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bulldogs Dealing With Disappointment Nov 18, 2008
It was on the wrong end of the 3-2 loss to Auburn. Then there was the 34-3 blowout against struggling Tennessee. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
UAB Women's Basketball Nov 18, 2008
UAB Official Athletic Site. Junior guard Fatiha Salaam and senior guard Britney Jones scored 16 points each for UAB as the Blazer women's basketball team fell to the South Alabama Jaguars, 77-64, Monday evening at The Mitchell Center. (Uabsports.com)
No. 1 Alabama secures official visit with Auburn recruit Atchinson Nov 18, 2008
Douglass linebacker Jonathan Atchinson, who committed to Auburn, has scheduled an official visit archrival Alabama ... His visit to Auburn is scheduled for Jan. 10 ... The 6-foot-3, 212-pound Atchinson, who is a member of the AJC s The Georgia 150, will make an unofficial visit to Alabama for the Auburn game on Nov. 29. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thoughts from the Off Weekend Nov 18, 2008
Consider that only four teams in the entire SEC have a record better than 6-4 right now Tennessee and Auburn are woeful and aren t even bowl eligible. They are a combined 8-13 this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CAMPUS CLICKS: College's ugliest uniforms just got worse Nov 18, 2008
It's not a Georgia win over Auburn if the Dawgs don't dance up a storm after (though mercifully, the tune wasn't this year). Giddy Up, Cowboy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Air Force travels to #15/17 TCU for regular season finale Nov 18, 2008
Florida 253 Oct. 29, 1988 vs. Auburn (0-16) 3. TCU (MWC) 201 Nov. 16, 1991 at Texas (0-32) 4. (Airforcesports.com)
Moreno takes rushing lead Nov 18, 2008
com Knowshon Moreno topped 100 yards rushing for the fifth time in the last six games against Auburn, making the Georgia tailback the Southeastern Conference's leading rusher ... Knowshon Moreno topped 100 yards rushing for the fifth time in the last six games against Auburn, making the Georgia tailback the Southeastern Conference's leading rusher ... Moreno rushed for 131 yards on 22 carries against Auburn with 89 of the yards coming in the first quarter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
2010 QB A Player To Watch Nov 18, 2008
By Inside The Auburn TigersDate: Nov 17, 2008 This talented signal caller will be a top prospect in Alabama next season ... Subscribe today and get Inside the Auburn Tigers, our team magazine absolutely free. (autigers.com)
Nick Kasa choses the Gators Nov 18, 2008
Johnson is also interested in Auburn and USC.. This fall, De'Joshua has 24 receptions for 479 yards (20 average) and five touchdowns. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Bonner leads No. 20 Auburn over Temple Nov 18, 2008
(AP) DeWanna Bonner scored a game-high 29 points and Sherell Hobbs added 20 to lead No. 20 Auburn to a 95-76 win over Temple on Monday night ... Point guard Whitney Boddie added 11 points and seven assists for Auburn, which picked up 16 steals and forced 29 turnovers ... Auburn (2-0) overcame shooting 32 percent from the field (14-of-44) to take a 37-34 lead into halftime. (AL.com)
Tide Notebook: Tiffin Rebounds Nov 18, 2008
Alabama notebook: Tide receiver Darius Hanks gets his chance - al.com. Alabama notebook: Tide receiver Darius Hanks gets his chance. (AL.com)
Trussville, AL Nov 18, 2008
Alabama Weather Forecast, Radar & News - al.com. UPDATED: 2:56 a.m. CT, November 18, 2008. (AL.com)
Little change atop BCS Nov 17, 2008
Alabama, which is 11-0 and has already clinched the SEC West, closes out its regular season in the annual Iron Bowl against Auburn on November 29 ... The Buckeyes won at Illinois, 30-20, while the Bulldogs managed a 17-13 win at Auburn. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tigers savoring historic comeback Nov 17, 2008
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Lee has shown a second-half resiliency in some games -- Auburn, South Carolina, Troy -- that the team hopes will continue. After a miserable first half against the Trojans that saw Lee booed, Lee was in control in the second half as LSU scored five touchdowns and kicked a field goal. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Some Fulton absentee ballots sent late Nov 17, 2008
Too bad she was 119 miles away in class at Auburn University ... Anderson, the Auburn grad student, mailed off her absentee application early, but didn t request the ballot be sent to her campus address in Alabama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Studying Tech offense Nov 17, 2008
They ll meet, review film from the Auburn game and do some weight-lifting and running on Monday, then lift and run again Tuesday ... But Saturday s 17-13 win at Auburn means the Bulldogs will finish the season with the third best record in the SEC, putting them in prime position to play in the Jan. 1 bowl in Orlando ... Both Vanderbilt and Mississippi but neither Auburn nor Tennessee are eligible for bowls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Blame game at 9-2? Nov 17, 2008
I saw this post-Auburn quote from defensive tackle Corvey Irvin on the Athens Banner-Herald Web site ... And still Auburn came within a pass of winning the game ... Maybe if South Carolina had progressed as expected under Spurrier and if ASU played like last year and if LSU, Auburn and Tennessee were themselves, we d feel a lot better about this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florida is definitely the best team in the country Nov 17, 2008
If Alabama beats Auburn and Florida wins its last two against The Citadel and Florida State that is exactly what will happen ... Unless Georgia has an attitude adjustment, it will lose to Georgia Tech: Georgia s football team looked tired, bored, or both against Auburn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dogs get break from road trips Nov 17, 2008
A.J. Green catches the game-winning touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford in the Bulldogs' 17-13 win over Auburn on Saturday ... PHOTOS: More action from Saturday's matchup between the Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers ... Players and coaches had Sunday off, a day after the Bulldogs' 17-13 victory at Auburn. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Showdown looming in Congress over automaker rescue Nov 17, 2008
As president of the Auburn High School Girls' Club, Chris discovered that she had a talent for negotiation. She wanted the school's. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tigers Making Progress, McFadden Says Nov 17, 2008
By Inside the Auburn TigersDate: Nov 17, 2008 Auburn junior cornerback Walter McFadden and the Tigers are turning their attention to the Iron Bowl matchup vs. Alabama ... Subscribe today and get Inside the Auburn Tigers, our team magazine absolutely free. (autigers.com)
Tide gaining ground on AU 2010 commit Nov 17, 2008
When Auburn landed the commitment of 2010 in-state athlete B.J. Chitty, it appeared that Alabama had lost a rare early battle to the Tigers in recruiting. Fast foward a couple of months later and Auburn's poor season this fall and doubts about their coaching situation has opened the door back up for the Tide. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blue Raider Bowl-ology Nov 17, 2008
That is unless Auburn beats Alabama or Arkansas beats Miss State and LSU. Neither is that likely ... Auburn or Arkansas is the SEC's only shot to fill the slot and a Colorado win over Nebraska is the Big 12's only shot. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Men's cross country finishes seventh at South Regional Nov 17, 2008
Individually, Auburn's Felix, Kibioywo was the first person to cross the tape by turning in a time of 30:45 ... Alabama claimed the team crown as the Crimson Tide edged out Auburn by 10 points - 59-49. (East Tennessean, TN)
Woodberry: Tigers' progress doesn't show win Nov 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008 By EVAN WOODBERY Times Auburn Writer evan ... AUBURN - The drumbeat of postgame comments was familiar and deflating to Auburn players ... Instead, No. 13 Georgia beat Auburn 17-13 Saturday in an installment of the Deep South's oldest rivalry that lived up to its reputation for the bizarre. (AL.com)
The Research Five Nov 16, 2008
And if Auburn (5-5) loses to Georgia on Saturday, the Tide's Nov. 29 game against their in-state rival will also fit this profile. To continue reading this article you must be an Insider. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Moreno, No. 13 Georgia stave off Auburn Nov 16, 2008
Richt watched the No. 13 Bulldogs score a fourth-quarter touchdown and then hold off two late drives from Auburn to defeat the Tigers 17-13 on Saturday ... The final chance for Auburn (5-6, 2-5) came on a fourth-and-1 play from the Georgia 14 when quarterback Kodi Burns overthrew Ben Tate in the end zone with a second remaining ... They are a very good football team and they play us tough every year, Stafford said of Auburn. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No. 12 Georgia survives Auburn for second comeback on road Nov 16, 2008
Georgia running back Knowshon Moreno delivers a stiff arm to Auburn linebacker Joshua Bynes ... Richt watched the No. 12 Bulldogs score a fourth-quarter touchdown and then hold off two late drives from Auburn to defeat the Tigers 17-13 on Saturday ... The final chance for Auburn (5-6, 2-5) came on a fourth-and-1 play from the Georgia 14 when quarterback Kodi Burns overthrew Ben Tate in the end zone with a second remaining. (USA Today -- Sports)
Arenas' Returns Help Out No. 1 Alabama Nov 16, 2008
Alabama's lone remaining game before the Gators is against struggling Auburn in two weeks. Written By JOHN ZENOR. (ABC 7 News, DC)
In-state ATH having huge senior season Nov 16, 2008
Bryan Matthews AuburnSports ... A new prospect from south Alabama has jumped up on Auburn's and several school's radar over the last month as the 5-foot-11, 185-pounder has racked up 27 touchdowns in just nine games ... Get the latest on this speedy athlete who lists Auburn as his "dream school.". (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
UPDATE:Arenas' returns help out No. 1 Alabama over MSU Nov 16, 2008
Alabama's lone remaining game before the Gators is against struggling Auburn in two weeks. Appeared originally in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 11/15/2008, section 0 , page 0. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Bulldogs stop late drives, hold on Nov 16, 2008
Georgia gets scare from Auburn. Georgia's Knowshon Moreno tries to run away from Auburn's Zac Etheridge ... They scored a fourth-quarter touchdown and stopped two late drives by Auburn to defeat the Tigers 17-13. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Towers' beat blog Nov 16, 2008
Well, that was about typical of the Georgia-Auburn series, the oldest rivalry in the Deep South ... Auburn s down this year and they were supposed to win, people will say ... Nice game dawgs, Auburn is not very good. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BARELY GETTING BY AGAIN Nov 16, 2008
They won despite seeing Auburn, the nation s No. 102nd rank scoring offense, a unit so miserable that it scored three points at Mississippi State and seven at Ole Miss do silly things to them: a 90-yard touchdown drive; a 52-yard touchdown pass; a last-minute drive from its own 20 with only 1:44 remaining and no timeouts to the Georgia 14, only to have the final pass fall incomplete ... This week, a less-than-mediocre Auburn team was given a shot and nearly pulled off the upset ... But Auburn s... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stafford, Green provide heroics for second straight week Nov 16, 2008
PHOTOS: More action from Saturday's matchup between the Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers. PDF: Check out the complete final statistics from Georgia's win over Auburn: (64k) ... None of that really mattered a lick after No. 13 Georgia kept Auburn out of the end zone in the final seconds of the Bulldogs' 17-13 victory Saturday before a sell-out crowd of 87,451 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notebook: Capital One Bowl almost a lock Nov 16, 2008
- The Bulldogs' conference season ended with a win against Auburn ... Georgia's Geno Atkins rushes Auburn quarterback Kodi Burns in the second quarter Saturday ... PHOTOS: More action from Saturday's matchup between the Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rebels look to become bowl eligible Nov 16, 2008
The team broke through in another trap game against reeling Auburn and have had an extra week to prepare for Louisiana-Monroe. No one wants to let all these good feelings go. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obama election spurs race crimes around country Nov 16, 2008
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Opinion: UA home on road in 2008 with 5-0 mark Nov 16, 2008
With all due respect to Auburn and Mississippi State, Bama s two most important games will also be played outside the confines of Bryant-Denny. First up is Florida in the Georgia Dome, which could be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup by the time Dec. 6 rolls around. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Winners and losers from Saturday Nov 16, 2008
Green followed that up by catching a 17-yard touchdown pass with 8:24 left to put Georgia ahead for good in a 17-13 triumph at Auburn. The Eagles spoiled 's homecoming, riding a strong ground game and tough rush defense to beat the Seminoles 27-17. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Trying to clear up Owls' bowl chances Nov 16, 2008
Auburn would have to beat Alabama and Arkansas would have to beat Mississippi State and LSU for the conference to have more. Auburn has no shot. (The Palm Beach Post)
Arenas leads Alabama past Mississippi State Nov 16, 2008
John Parker Wilson was less than stellar, throwing for 148 yards on 10-of-17 efficiency while adding a rushing touchdown for Alabama (11-0, 7-0 SEC), which closes out its regular season November 29 at home against in-state rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Mark Ingram and Glen Coffee led the rushing attack with 78 and 71 yards on the ground, respectively, with Ingram posting a TD for the Tide, who will likely remain atop the Bowl Championship Series rankings and has a December 6 date with No. 3... (FOX23.com, OK)
IT picks the SEC Nov 16, 2008
GEORGIA AT AUBURN: is still hoping to get into a BCS bowl game with two losses while is hoping to win this one to become bowl eligible. Neither team will reach their objective but the Bulldogs will keep hope alive by beating the Tigers in what might be Tommy Tuberville's last home game as Auburn's head coach ... Georgia 27, Auburn 16. (InsideTennessee.com)
UGA holds on for third straight win over AU Nov 16, 2008
The final chance for Auburn (5-6, 2-5) came on a fourth-and-1 play from the Georgia 14 when quarterback overthrew in the end zone with a second remaining ... "They are a very good football team and they play us tough every year," Stafford said of Auburn ... Auburn had taken the lead with 11:05 left after grinding out an 11-play, 90-yard drive. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
AU players look ahead to Iron Bowl Nov 16, 2008
Jeffrey Lee AuburnSports ... Auburn's 17-13 loss to Georgia Saturday was the Tigers' sixth loss of the season, third in a row to the Bulldogs ... But Auburn doesn't have long to dwell on its latest loss. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
In Texas, a bit of Montana Nov 16, 2008
Harrell beat out Todd, and the Kentucky quarterback transferred to a junior college in Kansas and now plays at Auburn. Once at the helm, Harrell's talents blossomed and he displayed his pluck late in each of the past two bowl games. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
