Lee Ziemba News

Andy Bitter is the Virginia Tech football beat writer for The Virginian-Pilot. Andy joined The Pilot in October 2011 after spending three years covering Auburn for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. His eventful time on the Auburn beat included a coaching change, a Heisman Trophy winner, the school's first national championship in 53 years and the ... (more)

Lack of effort and consistent play continues to plague the Auburn Tigers. Across the board, no player is immune to the wrath of Tigers coach Tony Barbee, who has grown increasingly frustrated with his squad's pathetic play.

In four seasons at Auburn, Gene Chizik managed to guide the Tigers to the best season in program history as well as one of its worst.

Panthers offensive lineman Lee Ziemba has been suspended for four games after testing positive for a banned stimulant, Ziemba said Saturday in a statement released by his agent.

No one exactly can put a finger on the reason for the Auburn football team's struggles through the first six games in 2012.