Published on: 8th May, 2010
In 2008, none of the top 10 players in Alabama committed to Auburn. This was not the first year this had happened. Tommy Tuberville had even made statements to the effect that Auburn could not compete for these players in state. The landscape in Alabama has changed with the arrival of Gene ...Published on: 7th May, 2010
Offensive lineman Spencer Region has backed out of his commitment to Auburn. He has faced scorn and ridicule in his community ever since choosing Auburn over Alabama in an emotional switch after becoming upset with coach Nick Saban. In his statement he said he is changing his commitment status due to ...Published on: 6th May, 2010
There is little argument that Arkansas had the best passing offense in the SEC in 2009. They return almost all of the key players of that offense in 2010. Auburn has a new quarterback for 2010. While Arkansas will likely lead the SEC in total passing yards, Auburn could ...Published on: 5th May, 2010
The plot has thickened in what has become known as the Tiger Prowl rule in college football. On May 5, the Jox radio station and the Paul Finebaum show, the most often used venue of the Alabama Crimson Spin Machine, laid responsibility for the rule squarely at the feet of Randy ...Published on: 3rd May, 2010
Auburn was ranked 12th in the nation in rushing in 2009 and only 15 yards per game behind SEC conference leader Mississippi State. This will be year two for the Tigers running the powerful rushing offense designed by Gus Malzhan. There will be a mobile quarterback added to the equation ...Published on: 2nd May, 2010
Auburn will face their most formidable non conference game of the season on September 18, 2010. Clemson will travel to Jordan Hare Stadium hoping to give Auburn a seasonal setback. Clemson won their division in the ACC for 2009. Clemson was 9-5 during the 2009 season and finished with a big win over ...Published on: 1st May, 2010
Do college players that come out of traditional football programs have a better shot at the NFL? I would guess we need to take a look at what traditional football is to establish that. The modern Wildcat formation has actually been around since the formative days of the sport of football. ...Published on: 30th April, 2010
With the recent success of recruiting at Auburn, Gene Chizik and his remarkably effective recruiting staff have caused other Big Time recruiters to call "Uncle!" The NCAA has made a rule prohibiting more than two coaches from a staff being present at one school during the spring evaluation period. The rule specifically ...Published on: 28th April, 2010
After reviewing endless hours of film on spring practice and discussing the positives of each player, coach Gene Chizik has announced that Cameron Newton is the starting quarterback for Auburn. He also cautioned Newton about letting up when he encouraged the other Auburn quarterbacks to work hard and push him. It is ...Published on: 27th April, 2010
One of the biggest problems for the Auburn team in 2009 was rushing defense. Auburn was ranked 78th nationally in this statistic. It was quite simply one of the worst showings in the history of the University. Ball State had 195 yards rushing against Auburn. Most assume that Arkansas ...