Before the season started, Auburn’s coaches looked at Mario Fannin and saw nothing but possibility.
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September 04, 2008
‘Scoop and score’ touchdown gives Goggans time in spotlight
Michael Goggans never expected glory. It’s not really part of his job description.
Dadeville looks to build on win
In a matter of 48 minutes last Thursday, a huge monkey came off the back of Dadeville’s football program.
TROY NOTEBOOK: LSU game postponed until Nov. 15
The effects of Hurricane Gustav have pushed Troy’s scheduled game at LSU to Nov. 15.
Ross steps right in for Alabama
TUSCALOOSA — John Parker Wilson’s guardian angel — OK, left tackle Andre Smith — was down on the Georgia Dome turf, squirming in pain.
AHSAA CLASS 3A-5A: Beauregard looks to bounce back
Beauregard head coach Smitty Grider has to feel a little snakebit.
AUBURN BASKETBALL: Barber denied fifth year by NCAA
Six minutes cost Vot Barber an entire season.
AREA ROUNDUP: Lee-Scott JV falls to Pike
TROY — Lee-Scott’s JV football team opened its season with an 8-6 loss to Pike Liberal Arts School on Tuesday.
September 02, 2008
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Todd to start at QB vs. Southern Miss
Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville kept Tigers fans in suspense for months over who would start at quarterback in the season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe.
Auburn’s Doolittle overcomes painful, emotional injury
A year ago, Tez Doolittle couldn’t even watch Auburn football. It was too painful.
ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Coffee, Tide on cover of Sports Illustrated
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama jumped from No. 24 to No. 13 in the Associated Press poll, which was released Tuesday. It was the biggest leap of any team in the poll.
Auburn basketball adds swingman to Class of 2009
Construction on Auburn’s new basketball arena is in full swing. But that’s not the only growth taking place in the Tigers’ basketball program.
Lanett makes statement with first win
While the 2008 season may still be in its early stages, Lanett made a big statement last week.
Opelika cracks ASWA top 10
When the Alabama Sports Writers Association preseason high school football poll was released, many raised questions as to why Opelika was left out of the Top 10 in Class 6A.
AISA-Class 2A: Area schools kick off Region play Friday
Depth is always a concern for Lee-Scott and head coach Robert Maddox.
PREP ROUNDUP: Auburn 9th grade earns big win
PHENIX CITY — TeMarcus Warren’s 52-yard punt return for a touchdown was just one of several highlights for Auburn’s ninth-grade team in a 28-6 win over Central.
September 01, 2008
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Freshman RB Smith impressive in debut
Eric Smith didn’t look much like an 18-year-old true freshman against Louisiana-Monroe.
COTTRELL COLUMN: ACC opens with a flop
John Swofford has to be feeling pretty stupid right now.
ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: LT Smith listed as day-to-day
TUSCALOOSA — Preseason all-SEC left tackle Andre Smith is day-to-day after leaving Saturday’s season opener with a sprained right knee in the third quarter.
Auburn QB Burns ‘questionable’ for Saturday’s game
As expected, quarterback Kodi Burns didn’t practice Monday.
AU ROUNDUP: Volleyball heads to JSU
The Auburn volleyball team (0-3) returns to action today as the Tigers travel up the road to Jacksonville State (1-2) for a 7 p.m. match.
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