Chris Todd earns Auburn quarterback job
Tigers drop rotation system
Published on: 09/08/08
Resolution to Auburn's formerly restless quarterback competition was difficult news for newly-named backup Kodi Burns.
Resolution to Auburn's formerly restless quarterback competition was difficult news for newly-named backup Kodi Burns.
Get back with me next Saturday night. Better yet, let's talk in two weeks. It may take that long to figure out if this Auburn team deserves its Top 10 national ranking.
AND JOE MEDLEY sports@ledger-enquirer.com ------ It took nearly seven quarters, but an opponent finally scored against Auburn's defense.
The Tigers found some offensive rhythm against Southern Mississippi on Saturday afternoon at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The Larry Fedora era at Southern Mississippi got off to a tremendous start during last weekend's 51-21 win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
On an injury front, the season didn't start well for Auburn.
Michael Goggans made a splash on his first play as a starter for Auburn's defense, returning a fumble for a touchdown during Saturday's win against Louisiana-Monroe.
Injured offensive lineman Chaz Ramsey is still in school, Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville told reporters Wednesday evening.
Tez Doolittle thought his football playing days were behind him after he tore his Achilles heel during preseason camp last year.
Special to the Ledger-Enquirer ------ It took just one play for Robert Dunn to start his escape from Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville's doghouse.
Watching film from the season-opener reminded Auburn offensive coordinator Tony Franklin that performances are rarely as bad as they seem live.
The Tony Franklin Era at Auburn was expected to begin with "shock and awe" -- offensive fireworks produced by the new offensive coordinator's spread offense.
The question Auburn fans and SEC opponents have been asking since last spring -- who will be the Tigers' starting quarterback? -- was answered on the opening possession of Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe when sophomore Kodi Burns took the field with the Tiger offense.
Special to the Ledger-Enquirer ------ Most teams facing Auburn this year will have to adjust to first-year offensive coordinator Tony Franklin's spread offense.
Antonio Coleman says he is a changed man. The Auburn defensive end typically isn't one to back away from a preseason practice brawl, but he now is trying to keep his temper under control with the season starting Saturday.
Zac Etheridge has a piece of advice for his young secondary mates who will play their first college football game this weekend.
Clinton Durst's story is for everyone who sits in the stands on football Saturdays and thinks to himself, "I can do that."
Auburn's biggest positional question -- the identity of the Tigers' opening-day starting quarterback -- remains unanswered, but Tommy Tuberville still provided plenty to discuss Tuesday when he released his team's first depth chart of the season.
Even though Alabama football fans have long flouted their national championships and their Auburn counterparts have reveled in a recent history of keeping the Crimson Tide trapped under their thumb plus one, the Iron Bowl rivalry may soon be defined by different standards around these parts.
Tony Franklin isn't certain what Auburn's first offensive play call will be, but he has narrowed down his list to approximately three different options.