Spencer Pybus News

Auburn players hit the field after a Tiger Walk into Jordan-Hare Hello from a very overcast Jordan-Hare Stadium.

AUBURN -- Walt McFadden doesn't see fatigue in real time. Auburn's top cornerback is too engrossed in the competi tion to monitor his teammates.

The dismissal of reserve cornerback Harry Adams on Thursday struck another blow to Auburn's already precarious depth on defense and special teams.

AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn cornerback Walt McFadden isn't used to being part of the weak link.

Defensive end Antonio Coleman: Playing hurt Auburn coach Gene Chizik says standout defensive end Antonio Coleman has been playing with a troublesome wrist injury the last several weeks.

Auburn's linebacker depth is more dire than first thought. Sophomore linebacker Spencer Pybus continues to have medical issues stemming from a preseason concussion and likely will miss the remainder of the season, head coach Gene Chizik said.

Auburn's linebacker unit wasn't overflowing with bodies to begin the year and now it's likely down two more for an extended period of time.

Linebacker Spencer Pybus plays last season against Southern Mississippi. A few quick notes from Wednesday night... * Auburn head coach Gene Chizik said LB Spencer Pybus is likely out for the season.

But he did not name specific players who might fill in for the sophomore inside linebacker.

Anthony Gulley still in the mix to return punts Auburn special teams coach Jay Boulware wouldn't tell the media Wednesday night who will return punts against Tennessee on Saturday.

AUBURN -- Discipline played a role in an important change to Auburn's lineup Saturday night.

True freshman offensive lineman John Sullen made his first career start Saturday, playing at left guard in place of junior starter Byron Isom.

Another rough night for Tigers special teams: Wes Byrum hit all four of his extra points and nailed a 32-yard field right before halftime.

Reporters receive little sympathy from Tim Hawthorne when the subject of Trooper Taylor's constantly repeated one-liners comes to the forefront.

Auburn's Craig Stevens said former Northview player and current Auburn linebacker Spencer Pybus, who has been out since the early part of the preseason, was back at practice this week.

Gene Chizik will try to forge a new reputation when Auburn opens with Louisiana Tech tonight.

AUBURN -- Onterio McCalebb may be the smallest offensive player on the field at any given moment, but he doesn't consider that a disadvantage.

Auburn's walking wounded showed up quickly when the Tigers took the field for warm-ups Saturday.

Today is the day that has been circled on so many of our calendars. When South Carolina and NC State kickoff tonight, the 2009 college football season will officially arrive.

The first practice of Gene Chizik's first game week as Auburn head coach started a little earlier than planned.