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It's an absolutely gorgeous day here in Auburn: Blue skies, plenty of sun and a pleasant 72 degrees expected for this afternoon.
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Following Kentucky game, Johnson will hit another numerical milestone on Saturday when he plays in his 45th consecutive game for Crimson Tide, tying for the team-high in that category.
Auburn notebook: Tiger special teams struggle
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.
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ALABAMA Mike Johnson, Pine Forest, OG Made his 30th consecutive start and played in his 43rd consecutive game, tying for team lead, helping the team amass 260 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns against North Texas.
The senior left guard was named one of three game captains for Crimson Tide vs. Virginia Tech.
Evening practice notes: Receiver health is shaky
Workers hang new murals, banners or trompe d'oeil outside Jordan-Hare Stadium this week.
AU hopes to use lots of defensive linemen but few on O-line
If everything goes according to plan Saturday against Louisiana Tech, Auburn will use as few offensive linemen as it can and as many defensive linemen as it has on the two-deep roster.
One freshman Auburn offensive lineman loses weight, another gains
John Sullen followed orders after arriving for summer workouts by dutifully losing 25 pounds.
Video: Chizik says Auburn is making progress
Auburn is working toward its season-opener against Louisiana Tech, and coach Gene Chizik gives us a little state-of-the-state address where the Tigers are in today's first video.
One freshman Auburn offensive lineman loses weight, another gains
John Sullen followed orders after arriving for summer workouts by dutifully losing 25 pounds.
Auburn defensive back impresses coaches
With bodies at a premium just about everywhere, safeties coach Tommy Thigpen had no choice but to settle for better late than never with freshman Daren Bates.
New coach deep in area's talent pool
When Southern Mississippi linebackers coach Deke Adams talks about the depth of football talent in the Pensacola area, there's reason to think he knows what he's talking about.
Auburn offensive line faces challenges in 2009
Gene Chizik 's first spring at Auburn was crammed with physical, full-contact, tackle-to-the-ground practices.
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