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Malzahn Bolts Arkansas State for Auburn

Jay Walker — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:16:46 +0000

Red Wolves looking...again

Auburn Fires Head Football Coach Gene Chizik After 3-9 Season

Scott Prather — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:09:34 +0000

Two years ago, Gene Chizik was on top of the college football world. His Auburn Tigers won the BCS National Championship behind the spectacular play of their Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton. Since then, the team has tumbled to rock bottom. Chizik was fired today by Auburn. He released a statement, saying...

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Arkansas State Dismisses Michael Dyer

Jay Walker — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:57:41 +0000

Former Auburn running back leaves his second school

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NCAA Not Finished Investigating Auburn

Jay Walker — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:31:29 +0000

Auburn head coach Gene Chizik thought the NCAA was finished with its investigation into his football program.

He thought wrong.

The New York Times reported that Chizik had a conversation with an NCAA enforcement official wanting to know why the organization had not announced they were finished with the investigation

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Auburn's Chizik Getting 1.3 Million More in Salary

Jay Walker — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:00:52 +0000

Winning the BCS National Championship is paying off for Auburn Coach Gene Chizik in a big way.

Chizik is getting a 1.3 million dollar salary bump. He'll now have a salary of 3.5 million, which will make him the fourth-highest paid coach in the Southeastern Conference

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In Alabama, "Roll Tide" Has A Whole Different Meaning

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:09:15 +0000

Since devastating tornadoes did incredible damage to Alabama back in late April, the Associated Press reports, courtesy of foxsports.com, that the term "Roll Tide" has taken on a much different meaning in the state.

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Newton's Next Step Is The NFL

Scott Prather — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:21:32 +0000

Cam Newton won the heisman trophy, never lost a game, and won a national championship as the quarterback of the Auburn Tigers. On the field, Newton rushed for 1,473 yards and 20 touchdowns while passing for 2,854 yards and 30 TDs. He set Auburn season records for both rushing and passing TDs and total offense and an SEC mark for yards on the ground by a quarterback. Auburn announced last night that Newton will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

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Auburn Wins National Championship

Scott Prather — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:11:56 +0000

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Oregon Ducks in the BCS National Championship 22-19. Wes Byrum's 19 yard field goal as time expired gave Auburn it's second national title, and first since 1957. The SEC has produced the last 5 national champions.

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Preview Of National Championship

Scott Prather — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:08:48 +0000

Auburn and Oregon will meet on the gridiron tonight to play for the BCS National Championship. It is the first appearance in the title game by both schools. Here is a preview of the Tostitos BCS National Championship game, courtesy of espn.com.

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Auburn & Oregon Advance To Title Game

Scott Prather — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:32:11 +0000

Auburn's rout over South Carolina in the SEC Championship game, coupled with Oregon's victory over rival Oregon State, all but assures the two schools will play one another for the first time....in the National Championship.

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Auburn Coach Silent On Cam Newton Allegations

Scott Prather — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:11:10 +0000

The heat continues to come down hard on Cam Newton with more allegations of receiving money to play. Auburn head coach Gene Chizik continues to deny any wrongdoing on the part of the University, as well as Cam Newton

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