Success in BCS Nov 10, 2008
Auburn getting shut out of the process in 2004 was unfair. But I also never want to see Michigan-Ohio State be for playoff seeding. (CBS News)
Devendorf returns to form in final tune-up Nov 10, 2008
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Women's Top 25 Schedule Nov 10, 2008
No. 20 Auburn at Alabama A&M, 8 p.m. ... No. 20 Auburn vs. Temple, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Five things to watch in SEC basketball Nov 8, 2008
Tenant wanted: Auburn opens its new $92. 5-million basketball arena in 2010. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
National forecast Nov 7, 2008
Notes: South Carolina-Aiken adds transfer Josh Dollard, who led Auburn in scoring and rebounding two seasons ago. Defending national champion Winona State (Minn. (USA Today -- Sports)
Georgia RB interested in Indiana Nov 7, 2008
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound running back is also hearing from Indiana, Auburn, Florida, Connecticut, East Carolina and Middle Tennessee. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chuck Finder's WVU football chat (Yesterday) Nov 7, 2008
In fact, most any Auburn fan who was here a coupla weeks ago might take a crack at that one ... They did that with Devine against Auburn and, although they didn't use it enough, Syracuse ... Chuck Finder: We must remember, the concussion from Rutgers was the No. 1 reason White didn't run much against Auburn. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
#16 Irish Open Exhibition Season Wednesday Night Nov 6, 2008
The Irish will be playing in the event for the first time in its 16-year history and will open against a ranked opponent for the first time since 2003 (a 77-64 win over No. 22/25 Auburn in the WBCA Classic at Boulder, Colo. . (Und.com)
Spoiler alerts! BCS bulls still have to face bears Nov 5, 2008
There are still games left against LSU, Auburn and probably Florida. Your best chance might be to pull an Oklahoma. (CBS News)
Back to work for Lions Nov 5, 2008
A couple of years ago I get kicked off the voting for the coaches poll because of the fact I refused to vote for anybody but Auburn. Auburn was undefeated and I thought they played a tough schedule and I got telephone calls from USA Today, telephone calls from the Football Coaches Association saying hey youve got to vote one way or another. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Facts & Figures Nov 5, 2008
-Martin (7-2) at Auburn (4-5), 2:30 p.m. N.C. State (2-6) at Duke (4-4), 3:30 p.m. Marshall (4-4) at East Carolina (4-3), 3:30 p.m. Clemson (4-4) at Florida St. (6-2), 3:30 p.m. Alabama (9-0) at LSU (6-2), 3:30 p.m. Louisiana-Monroe (3-6) at Middle Tennessee (2-6), 3:30 p.m. Southern Miss ... -Martin (7-2) at Auburn (4-5), 2:30 p.m. N.C. State (2-6) at Duke (4-4), 3:30 p.m. Marshall (4-4) at East Carolina (4-3), 3:30 p.m. Clemson (4-4) at Florida St. (6-2), 3:30 p.m. Alabama (9-0) at LSU (6-2),... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Giving you a few pieces of my mind about local sports scene Nov 5, 2008
The Celtics' Sunday night game at the Palace of Auburn Hills just got a whole lot more interesting. The conference final rematch will be the home debut of new Piston Allen Iverson. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
An attention-grabbing victory for Texas Tech Nov 3, 2008
No. 1 Alabama (9-0): Saturday at No. 16 LSU (6-2); Nov. 15 vs. Mississippi State (3-6), Nov. 29 vs. Auburn (4-5); Dec. 6, possible SEC championship game ... One team in the last decade has come out of the rugged Southeastern Conference undefeated: Auburn in 2004, when the Tigers were third-ranked among three unbeatens and famously were squeezed out of the BCS championship game. (USA Today -- Sports)
Getting to know the Red Raiders Nov 3, 2008
Michigan, Auburn, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Tennessee and Clemson were all included ... "I don't want them playing for me. I want them playing for Auburn." Tigers coach Tommy Tuberville, whose job security is under question given a highly disappointing season ... But how much trouble can an Auburn coach be in when he's beaten Alabama six consecutive times. (USA Today -- Sports)
* NBA:Celtics outpaced in Indianapolis 95-79 Nov 3, 2008
At Auburn Hills, Michigan, Richard Hamilton scored 24 points for Detroit, and Rasheed Wallace added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Hamilton and Wallace, both former Washington players, were the only Detroit starters to play well, but Walter Herrmann had 16 points as the Pistons reserves scored 55 points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Texas Tech moves past PSU in BCS Nov 3, 2008
" There's an outside chance that Alabama and Penn State could play for the national title for the first time since the 1979 Sugar Bowl. However, Alabama's road to the national championship this season is much tougher than Penn State's. The Crimson Tide play at No. 15 LSU (6-2) Saturday, then play host to Mississippi State (3-6) and Auburn (4-5) before likely tackling Florida in the SEC championship game. Alabama's Nick Saban will be coaching in Baton Rouge, La., for the first time since leaving... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
World-class quilting show kicks off again Nov 2, 2008
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College Football Today Nov 2, 2008
On Sept. 14, Wisconsin was 3-0 and ranked eighth and Auburn was 3-0 and ranked 10th ... Auburn had as many punts as points in a 17-7 loss at Ole Miss. (Anchorage Daily News)
A campaign for the ages, tilting toward Democrats Nov 2, 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)
Saturday's winners and losers Nov 2, 2008
College Football: Rivals. com - College Football. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boise State's 7-Win Streak Reaches 10 Years Nov 2, 2008
Auburn8 (1953-1960) ... Auburn 2000-current (8) ... Auburn 1953-1960 (8). (BroncoCountry.com)
Auburn's Bonner is versatile star Nov 1, 2008
- Slashing through the lane for an easy lay-in or posting up a smaller center, Auburn's DeWanna Bonner is ready to dominate the Southeastern Conference ... 4 points and 10 rebounds last season, becoming only the second Auburn player to lead the team in scoring and rebounding three seasons running ... "I think that if she has the year that we're expecting, she'll be to me a top 3 pick because she's so versatile," said Auburn coach Nell Fortner, a former Indiana Fever head coach and general... (Anchorage Daily News)
Ann Arbor Day Oct 31, 2008
93) at the Auburn Tiger Invitational on Oct. 4. Their supporting cast is comprised of classmates , and , senior , sophomore and freshmen and. (Purduesports.com)
Knicks win D'Antoni's debut while Thunder struggle Oct 30, 2008
At Auburn Hills, Mich. Tayshaun Prince scored 19 points as part of a balanced attack to give new Pistons coach Michael Curry a win over the Pacers in the opener for both teams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Pistons' Curry wins coaching debut over Pacers Oct 30, 2008
Pistons 100, Pacers 94 - Wire Services - NBA - nbcsports. Pistons 100, Pacers 94. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roundtable: How many will go undefeated? Oct 30, 2008
There's still a loss in Alabama's future, I just don't know where: Will it be LSU, a seventh consecutive loss to Auburn or in Atlanta. And even if all the remaining "Big Six" unbeatens lose, I doubt Utah, Tulsa, Ball State or Boise State plays for the national title. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huguenin's Weekend Primer Oct 30, 2008
The buzz: Auburn hopes history repeats here. It has won 22 of the past 25 in the series and is 8-1 all-time at Ole Miss. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Raptors coast by Sixers Oct 30, 2008
Pistons 100, Pacers 94 - Tayshaun Prince scored 19 points as part of a balanced attack that gave Michael Curry-led Detroit the victory over Indiana in Auburn Hills, Mich. Hornets 108, Warriors 103 - Chris Paul drove for the go-ahead layup with 19. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Clubs hit the jackpot in overhaul of pokie legislation Oct 29, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Brian Robins and Andrew ClennellOctober 29, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Best of the Rest: Point guards Oct 28, 2008
Rank: No. 67 overall, No. 12 point guard in the nation Schools in the mix: Alabama, Ole Miss and UAB Visits: Bledsoe has visited Auburn and UAB unofficially this fall. Notes: Like Gaddy, Bledsoe was once committed to a program. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
BCS Contenders Vie for Bowl Berths Oct 26, 2008
Down the stretch they come. By BroncoCountry Senior EditorPosted Oct 25, 2008. (BroncoCountry.com)
College soccer, college volleyball, prep volleyball Oct 25, 2008
St. 3 1 102 107 6 2 215 162Minnesota 2 1 64 61 6 1 209 131Nwestern 2 1 90 80 6 1 193 125Iowa 2 2 113 63 5 3 238 92Illinois 2 2 143 98 4 3 253 188Michigan 1 2 64 116 2 5 130 195Indiana 0 4 58 158 2 5 154 174Purdue 0 3 35 84 2 5 156 189Wisconsin 0 4 65 133 3 4 167 174TODAYNorthwestern at Indiana, NoonMinnesota at Purdue, NoonIllinois at Wisconsin, NoonMichigan St. at Michigan, 3:30Penn St. at Ohio St., 8NationalLAST NIGHTFAR WESTBoise St. 33, San Jose St. 16THURSDAYEASTWest Virginia 34, Auburn... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Are they on pace? Oct 24, 2008
Artest, O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, Anthony Johnson, and David Harrison fought with fans during a game against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. With Artest suspended for the rest of the season, Jackson for 30 games, and O'Neal for 25 (reduced to 15 on appeal), the Pacers went from contending to an early playoff exit. (Boston Globe)
College football capsules including Texas vs. Okla. St. Oct 24, 2008
GAME FACTS: Only his team's other shortcomings keep wondrous Illini QB "Juice'' Williams (8th in nation with 2,423 total offense for season, 55-of-89, 1,043 passing, 7 TD passes, int, 3 TD runs in last three games) out of Heisman contention. WR Arrelious Benn (44 catches, 3 TDs, 2 TD runs) finally looks to be over lingering shoulder problem from last year. Defense (107 points given up in 3 losses, 71 points given up in 4 wins) has got to play better in close games. Outscored 133-65 in current... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Husky Women Are Unanimous No. 1 In New Rankings Oct 22, 2008
Ranking Team (first place votes) Region/Rank Totals Previous 1 Oregon - (8) West-1 352 1 2 Stanford West-3 332 10 3 Oklahoma State - (4) Midwest-1 323 2 4 Portland West-2 318 4 5 Alabama South-1 316 6 6 Wisconsin Great Lakes-1 301 5 7 Iona College Northeast-1 297 7 8 Northern Arizona Mountain-1 276 16--tie 9 Michigan Great Lakes-2 261 9 10 Georgetown Mid-Atlantic-1 248 8 11 BYU Mountain-2 229 18 11 Auburn South-2 229 16--tie 13 UCLA West-4 214 23 14 Virginia Southeast-1 198 12 15 Florida State... (Gohuskies.com)
What the BCS rankings should look like Oct 22, 2008
Then there are consecutive roads trips to Kentucky (5-2) and Auburn (4-3) before hosting an improving team from Georgia Tech (6-1). Survive all that and Georgia could meet No. 2 Alabama (7-0) in the SEC championship game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pre-Nationals Oct 21, 2008
University of Washington - Official Athletic Site :: Cross Country. Junior Katie Follett played a big part in Washington's first ever Pre-National win. (Gohuskies.com)
Ranking them all: Rivals.com 120 at 1:20 Oct 21, 2008
(4-2) THE BUZZ: OK, do you watch the game against Auburn or search for a "Scrubs" rerun. NEXT: Thursday, vs. Auburn. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Transmission maker ends deal with Chrysler Oct 21, 2008
The Auburn Hills, Mich. automaker said it is seeking damages for "wrongful conduct" and a release from reimbursing Getrag's costs related to the plant. (AZCentral -- Business)
Dogs 7th in first BCS rankings Oct 20, 2008
In the second half of that season LSU beat No. 17 Auburn, No. 15 Ole Miss and No. 5 Georgia in the SEC championship game. This season Georgia will face No. 13 LSU, No. 10 Florida, and No. 18 Georgia Tech down the stretch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
In the hunt? Oct 20, 2008
IF and this is a BIG IF, IF we win out we play in Miami PERIOD. We have LSU this weekend, UF the following weekend, Auburn is always a tough game and GT will be extremely motivated and would give anything in the world to beat us ... Do you honestly think that a 1 loss UGA team that will have beaten Florida, LSU, Auburn,and a possibly ranked Tech team would get it over a team that beats freakin Youngstown State, Northwestern, and others every year ... Alabama - 21% Arizona - 33% Auburn - 12% Cal... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No. 1 Huskies Blitz Top-10 Teams In Pre-National Win Oct 19, 2008
" The women's first-place finish surpassed the fourth-place showing from 2007 as the program's best ever. The Huskies were so impressive, their top-five women averaged 20:21, which equaled the time of the second-place finisher in the women's White Race, held after UW's Blue Race and featuring several more Top-10 teams including No. 3 Florida State. , who was UW's fifth finisher, would have been the No.1 runner for 4th-ranked Minnesota and 6th-ranked Stanford. All this sets the stage for a... (Gohuskies.com)
Prosecutors: Afghan girl enslaved in U.S. Oct 18, 2008
She was forced to spend at least three days a week at the Auburn home of Maruf Yousufi, 42, and his wife, Nahid, 29 caring for their children, doing laundry, cooking and cleaning. Maruf Yousufi is Mohammad Yousuf's son. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Both Swim and Dive Teams in Top-25 of Initial Poll Oct 18, 2008
Missouri Women's Swimming - University of Missouri Official Athletic Site - Missouri Athletics. Head Coach Brian Hoffer has both teams in the top-25 to start the year for the first time since 2005. (Mutigers.com)
Opinion: Tuberville, Fulmer clearly in trouble Oct 17, 2008
Auburn, Tennessee coaches clearly on hot seat now. Auburn caoch Tommy Tuberville has beaten rival Alabama six straight times, but will it be enough to keep his job ... Needs a miracle or a big turnaroundTommy Tuberville, AuburnThe final days: It's all imploding on Tubs, a terrific coach in an untenable situation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tech Cross Country Set For NCAA Pre-Nationals Oct 17, 2008
Gibbs paced the Yellow Jackets to a fifth-place finish at the Auburn Invitational on Oct. 4, running a personal-best 25:13 in the 8,000 meters. "The men will look to continue the solid team running that we've seen in our last two meets," Drosky added. (Ramblinwreck.com)
A look back at the best and worst of first half Oct 17, 2008
AUBURN SWITCHING TO THE SPREAD OFFENSE. Auburn has the type of championship-caliber defense that could have made the Tigers a top-10 team as long as their offense was merely competent. Switching to the spread when you don't have players suited to that offense assured Auburn would waste all the talent it had assembled on the other side of the ball ... AUBURN'S OFFENSE. The experiment failed miserably. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coast-to-coast Oct 17, 2008
Programs such as Notre Dame, Ohio Sate, Auburn, Georgia Tech and Florida have dipped into these states to land talent. The top three uncommitted players available from these areas are kicker (Merrillville, Ind. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Animal carvings among craft show items Oct 17, 2008
y Atonement Lutheran Church Annual Turkey Supper, Bake Sale and Bazaar, 602 Auburn Drive; bazaar and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring lefse; turkey supper from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information, call 343-3155. y Perkins County Community and Family Extension Leaders Christmas Fair, Bentley Building at the Perkins County Fairgrounds in Bison, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Baked goodies, wood items, floral arrangements, jewelry, coyote calls; walking tacos, roast beef plate and pie served for lunch. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Top-Ranked Huskies Prepare For Pre-National Test Oct 16, 2008
HUSKIES TAKE TIGER INVITE BY THE TAIL: Another race, another win for UW freshman , who flew to the win at the Tiger Invitational, hosted by Auburn University on Oct. 4 ... The Huskies placed second to 21st-ranked Auburn, also getting Top-10 finishes from and ... Sophomore was third in 16:04 before the UW onslaught was momentarily disrupted by the top finishers for Auburn and Iowa. (Gohuskies.com)
Harriers Set to Run in Competition Pre-National Race Oct 16, 2008
Other ranked teams in the 'white' race include Iowa State (11), Virginia (12), Auburn (16), BYU (18), Tulsa (19), Texas (21), UCLA (23) and Michigan State (30) along with the following teams receiving votes: Florida, Indiana, UTEP and Washington. Regional foes UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara are also in the 'white' race with host Indiana State. (Thesundevils.com)
Running For Daylight Oct 16, 2008
By Lead NFL AnalystPosted Oct 15, 2008. A number of years ago, I asked coaching great Tom Moore, then the backfield coach with the Saints, what he believed were the most important critical factors for the RB position. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Eleven prospects break into the Rivals250 Oct 15, 2008
Robinson is committed to Auburn, and Toussaint to Michigan. "Few have put up the type of numbers that Toussaint has this season. By the time the year is over, he could end up winning Mr. Football in Ohio," national recruiting analyst Jeremy Crabtree said. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rivals.com 120 Oct 14, 2008
(4-2) THE BUZZ: Before the season, the Mountaineers' game against Auburn looked to be a big one ... You'll just shrug your shoulders and see what else is on TV. NEXT: Oct. 23, vs. Auburn. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida ATH talks about offer, visit Oct 13, 2008
"Mallory said that he along with Crawford and Kellam remain on tap to take an official visit to Ole Miss for the Auburn game on Nov. 1, although he unsure if Vernon will accompany them."Ole Miss - that's all Frank and Artice talk about," Mallory said. Mallory said they had a lot to talk about after the Rebels upset Florida in the Swamp late last month."We all talked a lot about that," Mallory said. "That was a very impressive win. It was an unbelievable win for Ole Miss and it just shows that... (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Toumpsin Leads Gamecocks at Mercedes-Benz Championships Oct 13, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Women's Golf. Meredith Taylor equaled a career best with a 74 in Sunday's final round of the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championships. (Uscsports.com)
Utah State Football Supplemental Notes at San Jose State Oct 11, 2008
Team Freshmen RS-Freshmen Total Florida State 22 9 31 Georgia 12 12 24 Eastern Michigan 11 13 24 SMU 15 8 23 Virginia Tech 9 14 23 Miami 21 ** 21 Alabama 15 6 21 Toledo 15 6 21 Minnesota 14 7 21 Colorado 7 13 20 Colorado State 5 15 20 UCLA 11 8 19 Arizona State 10 9 19 Mississippi State 7 12 19 UTAH STATE 5 14 19 Auburn 12 6 18 USC 9 9 18 Baylor 5 13 18 UAB 11 6 17 Texas A 10 17 Idaho 11 5 16 Iowa State 11 5 16 North Texas 11 5 16 San Jose St. 10 5 15 Central Michigan 10 5 15 Arizona 9 6 15 N.C.... (Utahstateaggies.com)
Rita Mary Kolker Oct 10, 2008
William (Kari) Kolker, Auburn, Ind. James (Sharon) Kolker, Muskegon, Mich. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Obituaries: Rev. John McMath1918-2008 Oct 10, 2008
The family moved to California in 1951, where John served churches in South Sacramento, Rio Linda, Crescent City, Porterville, Atwater, Auburn and again in Rio Linda. The McMaths helped with rescue and recovery during both the Crescent City tsunami and 1964 flood. (Daily Triplicate)
Fastbreak Friday: The madness begins Oct 10, 2008
A handful of teams are hosting their versions of Midnight Madness and pre-season tip-off festivities this weekend. A number of schools are bringing in big numbers, while some schools are bringing in important targets for visits, too. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Cross Country Earns First No. 1 National Ranking Oct 8, 2008
Last Saturday, the Huskies placed seven runners in the top-nine at the Tiger Invite hosted by Auburn to win by a huge margin. The Auburn result was enough to convince the voters to move Washington ahead of previous No. 1 Oregon, who now sits second ... made her collegiate debut in Auburn, and was second only to Schaaf. (Gohuskies.com)
Ball St. makes 1st AP Top 25; Oklahoma still No. 1 Oct 8, 2008
No. 16 Kansas, is followed by Big 12 rival Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, South Florida and Auburn. The Big 12 and Southeastern Conference each have six teams in the poll. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Rankings: 120 @ 1:20 Oct 8, 2008
(4-2) THE BUZZ: "The Auburn Tigers" and "can't play offense" each have 15 letters ... NEXT: Saturday, at Auburn. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cross Country Enters National Poll at No. 25 Oct 8, 2008
Washington overtook Oregon for the No. 1 spot in this week's poll after dominating the Auburn Tiger Invitational. The voting panel for the USTFCCCA Division I Women's National Poll consists of the elected executive committee and regional representatives of the USTFCCCA and is conducted by Jesse Rosen. (Wakeforestsports.com)
