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Sad Updyke Saga Comes to an End

By Posted on: March 22nd, 2013 in News 12 Comments »
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  After months of theatrics and legal maneuvering, Harvey Updyke, accused tree poisoner, has made a deal with the DA pleading guilty to destroying the iconic Toomer Oaks on the Auburn University campus. The man who proclaimed his innocence to the media after declaring on a nationally syndicated radio show and later confessing to Plainsman Continue Story…

“Fired up for Onterio! War Eagle!”

By Posted on: February 24th, 2013 in Football, News 2 Comments »

The title above is a Twitter quote by Auburn Head Coach Gus Malzahn as he watched Onterio McCalebb almost set NFL Combine history today in the 40 yard dash.McCalebb was clocked with an unofficial time of 4.21 seconds, which is three one-hundredths of a second less than the record set by Chris Johnson in 2008.However, Continue Story…

A Little Boy Grows up to Live a Dream

By Posted on: February 22nd, 2013 in News, Other Sports 7 Comments »

                      Auburn University’s Matt Lee on the cover of national Bassmaster magazine.Growing up fishing on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville in North Alabama, the young man dreamed of this day. The day he would be fishing against the best fishermen in the world. That day is here for current Auburn University student and AU Continue Story…

Malzahn Adds Two More to Support Staff

By Posted on: February 21st, 2013 in Football, News 2 Comments »

                                  Former Auburn star Dell McGee returning to coach at AuburnJust six days ago Spain Park’s Chip Lindsey was hired by Gus Malzahn in an off the field position on the Auburn Football staff. Now word comes that Malzahn has added two other high school coaches to his support staff.Carver of Columbus, Ga. Head Coach Continue Story…

Friday from the Eagle’s Nest

By Posted on: February 15th, 2013 in Featured Article, Football, News 20 Comments »
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Once again, it is time to re-visit some of the major headlines from the previous week in college football. They certainly do not lack intrigue. There were players arrested, players napping in extreme positions, players partying hard, and players being questioned on whether or not they’ll even play this upcoming season. On top of that, Continue Story…

Rodney Garner Named One of Nation’s Top Recruiters

By Posted on: February 12th, 2013 in Football, News 4 Comments »
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Auburn Associate Head Coach, Rodney Garner has been recognized as one of the top recruiters in College Football by two different recruiting web sites. Last week 247Sports’ named him one of the top 50 recruiters in the country and today Rivals.com said Coach Garner is one of the nation’s Top 25 recruiters. Both honors are well deserved Continue Story…

Auburn Should Have Strong Finish on National Signing Day

By Posted on: February 5th, 2013 in Football, News 23 Comments »
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                        Will Auburn sign five star DB MacKensie Alexander and his brother?With less than 24 hours before thousands of high school football players fax in their National letters of Intent to the colleges of their choice, the 2013 Auburn recruiting class is looking pretty good.Despite last night’s theatrics on Fox Sports South, The Auburn Tigers Continue Story…

Running back Mike Blakely Has Left Auburn Football Team

By Posted on: January 30th, 2013 in Football, News 4 Comments »
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New Auburn running back Cameron Artis-Payne’s singing just took on increased significance tonight. If there wasn’t enough drama surrounding Auburn’s final weekend before next Wednesday’s National Signing Day … Aaron Brenner of the Colunbus, Ga. Ledger Enquirer is reporting tonight that, “Sophomore running back Mike Blakely is no longer with the Auburn football team and Continue Story…