http://www.realfootball365.com Auburn Tigers Football News, scores, analysis and discussion. College Football News. en-us info@realfootball365.com Copyright (C) 2005-2008 www.realfootball365.com http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14110 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14110 We indicated earlier this week that Temple, Texas, running back Lache Seastrunk, the second-rated prospect in the country, is strongly considering the Auburn Tigers. If he made the decision to join the Tigers, it could mean the beginning of a return to rushing prominence at Auburn. Luckily for the Tigers, Seastrunk isn't the only five-star back considering them; that makes some believe that ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-07-10T04:01:27-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14103 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14103 Let's play the name game: William Andrews, Bo Jackson, Cadillac Williams, Ronnie Brown. . . What do these running backs have in common? Well, they all played for Auburn. There's a reason, no matter how bad the entire offense has been the past two seasons, that people often say that Auburn is "Running Back U," and those names are a part of it. But how do the Tigers get back on track? Well, the ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-07-06T04:00:39-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14084 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14084 With all the talk on how well the Auburn Tigers and new head football coach Gene Chizik are doing when it comes to recruiting, the fact that they're also losing players isn't gaining as many headlines. Earlier this season, Tray Blackmon, Chris Slaughter, Raven Gray and Ryan Williams all left. And now it appears that they've lost a backup safety, a backup defensive tackle and a backup ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-06-30T04:10:14-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14085 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14085 Auburn Tigers football fans are a highly dedicated bunch and deservedly so. After all, the Tigers have a rich history that includes some great players having suited up for them. Moreover, they've had clear success in the toughest football conference in the land, the SEC, and won championships there. Still, when it comes to comparisons to storied programs like the Texas Longhorns, Notre Dame ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-06-29T04:00:39-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14071 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14071 In order to get highly touted high school football prospects to commit to your school, it usually takes the possibility of early playing time. Not a promise to start, mind you, but the promise of a chance at starting. That said, we all know few freshmen, no matter how highly touted, are capable of walking right into a conference like the SEC and gaining a starting position. Thus, as much as ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-06-25T04:02:45-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14058 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14058 For the past couple of college football seasons, the Auburn Tigers have just not looked like themselves. First, the running game hasn't been as stellar as it usually is. Part of the problem has been an almost complete lack of passing ability that has allowed defenses to gear up for the run in a large way. That said, both the passing and running games have been impacted by the Tigers' ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-06-19T04:02:15-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14025 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14025 For a moment before the 2008-09 college football season, the Auburn Tigers were beginning to pick up interest from offensive playmakers, including wide receivers. This is noteworthy in that the Tigers had never been truly known for their ability to add quality wideouts (or grow them, for that matter). The change was quite obviously linked to the hiring of then- coordinator Tony Franklin and his ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-06-11T04:00:58-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14013 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/14013 They called it "Big Cat Weekend." Several big-time college football prospects showed up for it. There was reportedly some fun for the guys who showed up (Lache Seastrunk, Marcus Lattimore, and Khairi Fortt were just some of the names). Names that, by the way, seem to have been announced when some of these prospects lined up to throw toilet paper into the live oak tree on Auburn's campus. Per ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-06-05T04:02:04-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13980 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13980 Everyone in college football's Southeastern Conference is aware of Auburn Tigers defensive end Antonio Coleman, a pass-rushing machine who could finish as one of the best in school history. Over the past two seasons combined, Coleman has racked up 84 total tackles and 14.5 sacks. He only needs 11.5 sacks to tie the Auburn career record. And we haven't even seen this guy play every day. Of ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-05-27T04:03:05-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13974 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13974 Coming out of high school in 2007, linebacker Eltoro Freeman was a four-star prospect who committed to the Auburn Tigers. Unfortunately, he was found academically ineligible to play for them. Thus, he enrolled at Gulf Coast Community College where; as a freshman there, he posted 65 total tackles (including 17 for a loss) and five sacks. He then took a year off to preserve his eligibility to ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-05-25T04:01:16-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13957 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13957 Since Alabama head coach Nick Saban took over the Crimson Tide's reins in 2006, things have changed significantly on the recruiting front. With Saban at the helm, Alabama has netted two straight top-ranked recruiting classes, according to some experts. On the other hand, the rival Auburn Tigers haven't exactly been pulling in their share of stellar recruits. Luckily for Auburn, though, things ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-05-19T04:06:32-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13941 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13941 Generally speaking, the lull between spring football and the return to practice can only be filled with one thing: recruiting. Thus, let's take a look at some of the 2010 prospects who have already verbally committed to play for the Auburn Tigers. Shon Coleman: The 6-foot-7, 275-pound three-star offensive tackle from Olive Branch, Miss., is considered Rivals' 27th-best offensive tackle prospect ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-05-14T04:06:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13915 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13915 In 2008, the Auburn Tigers lost the Iron Bowl against hated rival Alabama for the first time in a while. In fact, the Crimson Tide team the Tigers lost to was undefeated at the time. So why the change in this historic rivalry? First, Auburn wasn't all that good. Second, Alabama has Nick Saban. Beyond being a stellar college football coach, it's hard to ignore the job Saban has done ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-05-07T04:01:14-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13893 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13893 The Auburn Tigers are obviously hopeful that their starting offensive line will be strong in 2009. One thing working in the Tigers' favor is that their blockers have a significant amount of experience among them. Further, the new coaching staff's emphasis on a smash-mouth style of play could bode well. That said, the Tigers are not particularly deep on the line. And if the past is any ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-04-30T04:08:31-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13888 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/auburn/13888 With spring football over, Auburn's coaching staff is back out on the recruiting trail in hopes of persuading top prospects to join the Tigers. The good thing is that their efforts appear to be working. Right now, out of Rivals' top five prospects, three are considering the Tigers. Let's meet these fine prospects who might one day call Jordan-Hare Stadium home. Lache Seastrunk: Seastrunk is a ... rousseauwrites@aol.com (Robert Rousseau) Auburn Tigers 2009-04-29T04:10:06-05:00