AUBURN — The Auburn football team’s visit to the White House on Friday has been postponed, the White House announced Thursday.
A makeup date will be scheduled at a later time.
President Barrack Obama instead will spend Friday visiting areas of Alabama that were damaged by Wednesday's storms.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Fairley, Newton in New York for draft
Courtesy of Auburn sports information
NEW YORK – Auburn’s Cam Newton and Nick Fairley joined a group of 25 top NFL prospects in New York City on Wednesday, one day ahead of the start of the NFL Draft.
The prospects participated in a youth football clinic, posed for pictures atop the world-famous Radio City Music Hall Marquee and closed the day’s trading on the New York Stock Exchange by ringing the famed bell.
Newton, widely projected to be one of the first players selected in Thursday’s primetime NFL Draft, participated in an NFL Play 60 Youth Football Festival at Chelsea Waterside Park on Wednesday morning.
Fairley, also projected to be a first-round draft pick, said he enjoyed the day’s activities in the Big Apple.
“It’s been a great experience for me,” Fairley. “We took a photo on top of the (Radio City Music Hall) building. That was pretty sweet.”
Fairley particularly enjoyed the closing bell ceremony in the heart of New York’s Financial District.
“It was crazy,” Fairley said.
Fairley, Auburn’s Lombardi Trophy winner, said he and other top draft prospects planned to visit with pediatric patients at the Mount Sinai Medical Center Kravis Children’s Hospital on Thursday morning. He, along with Newton, will then wait for their names to be called by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the First Round of the NFL Draft, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. It will be televised live on ESPN and the NFL Network.
NEW YORK – Auburn’s Cam Newton and Nick Fairley joined a group of 25 top NFL prospects in New York City on Wednesday, one day ahead of the start of the NFL Draft.
The prospects participated in a youth football clinic, posed for pictures atop the world-famous Radio City Music Hall Marquee and closed the day’s trading on the New York Stock Exchange by ringing the famed bell.
Newton, widely projected to be one of the first players selected in Thursday’s primetime NFL Draft, participated in an NFL Play 60 Youth Football Festival at Chelsea Waterside Park on Wednesday morning.
Fairley, also projected to be a first-round draft pick, said he enjoyed the day’s activities in the Big Apple.
“It’s been a great experience for me,” Fairley. “We took a photo on top of the (Radio City Music Hall) building. That was pretty sweet.”
Fairley particularly enjoyed the closing bell ceremony in the heart of New York’s Financial District.
“It was crazy,” Fairley said.
Fairley, Auburn’s Lombardi Trophy winner, said he and other top draft prospects planned to visit with pediatric patients at the Mount Sinai Medical Center Kravis Children’s Hospital on Thursday morning. He, along with Newton, will then wait for their names to be called by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the First Round of the NFL Draft, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. It will be televised live on ESPN and the NFL Network.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Auburn has day of community service
AUBURN - More than 100 Auburn Athletics Department staff members spent the day giving back as volunteers in Auburn and Opelika on Monday.
Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs, who pruned bushes and limbed up trees at Dean Road Elementary School in Auburn as part of the Third Annual Tigers Give Back Community Service Day, said the day is about giving back to the community and supporting Auburn student-athletes who volunteer thousands of hours each year.
“Our student-athletes have been leading the way for the past several years in community service, and we’re just trying to follow their example,” Jacobs said. “It is really important to us to reach out to the Auburn and Opelika communities as a way to thank them for their support of Auburn University and our student-athletes.”
Head football coach Gene Chizik spent the morning visiting with cancer patients at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, and women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner visited with patients at EAMC’s Skilled Nursing Facility. Women’s golf coach Kim Evans, equestrian coach Greg Williams and soccer coach Karen Hoppa spent the day cleaning out closets and playing with club members at the Boys & Girls Club in Opelika.
Men’s golf coach Nick Clinard worked at Dean Road Elementary, and gymnastics coach Jeff Graba and members of the Auburn basketball coaching staff volunteered at Cary Woods Elementary School. Staff members also volunteered at the Women’s Hope Medical Clinic and the Lee County Youth Development Center.
Auburn Athletics Director of Community Relations Latisha Durroh, who organized the event, said the day was a big success.
“We had great participation from the athletic department today, and the community was so appreciative,” Durroh said. “This is what being a part of the Auburn family and this community is all about.”
Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs, who pruned bushes and limbed up trees at Dean Road Elementary School in Auburn as part of the Third Annual Tigers Give Back Community Service Day, said the day is about giving back to the community and supporting Auburn student-athletes who volunteer thousands of hours each year.
“Our student-athletes have been leading the way for the past several years in community service, and we’re just trying to follow their example,” Jacobs said. “It is really important to us to reach out to the Auburn and Opelika communities as a way to thank them for their support of Auburn University and our student-athletes.”
Head football coach Gene Chizik spent the morning visiting with cancer patients at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, and women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner visited with patients at EAMC’s Skilled Nursing Facility. Women’s golf coach Kim Evans, equestrian coach Greg Williams and soccer coach Karen Hoppa spent the day cleaning out closets and playing with club members at the Boys & Girls Club in Opelika.
Men’s golf coach Nick Clinard worked at Dean Road Elementary, and gymnastics coach Jeff Graba and members of the Auburn basketball coaching staff volunteered at Cary Woods Elementary School. Staff members also volunteered at the Women’s Hope Medical Clinic and the Lee County Youth Development Center.
Auburn Athletics Director of Community Relations Latisha Durroh, who organized the event, said the day was a big success.
“We had great participation from the athletic department today, and the community was so appreciative,” Durroh said. “This is what being a part of the Auburn family and this community is all about.”
Friday, April 22, 2011
Smalley, Strain honored
AUBURN - Auburn senior guard Alli Smalley and freshman guard Courtney Strain were honored Thursday night at the Women's Basketball Awards Banquet.
Smalley, who led the Tigers with 12.3 points per game, was selected as the Tigers' MVP.
Strain, who played at Woodland High School, earned the "Eye of the Tiger" Award. The award is given to the athlete who is the total team player and who has strong work ethic both on and off the court.
Both awards are voted on by the players.
Smalley, who led the Tigers with 12.3 points per game, was selected as the Tigers' MVP.
Strain, who played at Woodland High School, earned the "Eye of the Tiger" Award. The award is given to the athlete who is the total team player and who has strong work ethic both on and off the court.
Both awards are voted on by the players.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tigers going to the White House
AUBURN — Auburn’s 2010 BCS National Champion football team will be guests of President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday, April 29, White House officials announced Thursday.
Coach Gene Chizik and the Auburn team will be honored by President Obama at 9 a.m. at the White House. President Obama will make remarks about Auburn’s 2010 national title team and take a photo with the group.
Following the ceremony, the Tigers will participate in a Let’s Move! South Lawn Series Youth Football Clinic on the South Lawn.
Auburn will travel to Washington D.C. on Thursday evening and return Friday afternoon.
Coach Gene Chizik and the Auburn team will be honored by President Obama at 9 a.m. at the White House. President Obama will make remarks about Auburn’s 2010 national title team and take a photo with the group.
Following the ceremony, the Tigers will participate in a Let’s Move! South Lawn Series Youth Football Clinic on the South Lawn.
Auburn will travel to Washington D.C. on Thursday evening and return Friday afternoon.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Auburn gets QB commitment
Zeke Pike, a 6-5, 220-pound quarterback rated as one of the best in the nation, gave a verbal commitment to Auburn on Wednesday for the 2012 signing class.
Pike, who will be a senior at Dixie Heights High School in Ft. Mitchell, Ky., was recruited by more than 30 schools and chose the Tigers after visits to Auburn, Clemson, Georgia and Tennessee.
As a junior, Pike threw for 2,218 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for 1,072 yards and 17 touchdowns.
He is rated the No. 3 quarterback prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.
Pike, who will be a senior at Dixie Heights High School in Ft. Mitchell, Ky., was recruited by more than 30 schools and chose the Tigers after visits to Auburn, Clemson, Georgia and Tennessee.
As a junior, Pike threw for 2,218 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for 1,072 yards and 17 touchdowns.
He is rated the No. 3 quarterback prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Tigers conclude spring practice
By Charles Bennett
AUBURN – While Auburn coach Gene Chizik says the Tigers made a lot of progress over the course of 15 spring practice days, what becomes critical is how much more they get done on their own between now and when the team reports in late summer.
“We’ve got a whole summer in front of us which our expectation is that our whole team is working extremely hard to build on what we’ve started to accomplish these 15 days,” Chizik said Monday after the 15th and final practice of the spring. “So a lot is going to depend on what they do voluntarily. But overall, very pleased. Got a lot of room to grow still, plus we’ve got a lot of young guys coming in as you know that we’ve got to count on to play for Auburn next year. It’s going to be a very interesting summer.”
READ THE COMPLETE STORY IN TUESDAY'S ANNISTON STAR
AUBURN – While Auburn coach Gene Chizik says the Tigers made a lot of progress over the course of 15 spring practice days, what becomes critical is how much more they get done on their own between now and when the team reports in late summer.
“We’ve got a whole summer in front of us which our expectation is that our whole team is working extremely hard to build on what we’ve started to accomplish these 15 days,” Chizik said Monday after the 15th and final practice of the spring. “So a lot is going to depend on what they do voluntarily. But overall, very pleased. Got a lot of room to grow still, plus we’ve got a lot of young guys coming in as you know that we’ve got to count on to play for Auburn next year. It’s going to be a very interesting summer.”
READ THE COMPLETE STORY IN TUESDAY'S ANNISTON STAR
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