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SEC Media Days July 13-16

Montgomery, AL – SEC media days are just over a week away. The annual event will be held in Hoover, Alabama,  July 13-16.  The SEC announced Thursday that quarterback Jeremy Johnson will represent Auburn University, and  linebacker Reggie Ragland will represent the University of Alabama.  We will have full coverage of SEC Media Days right here on the Alabama News…

Auburn Summer Basketball Practice

By: Christopher Glennon AUBURN, AL—  The Auburn basketball team has been really focusing on the off-season to get into great shape to be stronger and to help prevent injuries during the season. “To sometimes get into great win shape you have to beat down the body,” Pearl said.”It’s about performance and injury prevention.” The Tigers will open the season on…

Mervyl Meledez Turns Down University of New Orleans Job

By: Christopher Glennon MONTGOMERY, AL— Mervyl Meledez turns down the vacant head baseball coaching job at the University of New Orleans. Meledez has won 120 games during his four years at Alabama State University and led the Hornets to the 2015 SWAC Eastern Division Championship He did not accept the offer due to the six-figure buy clause in his contract…

Auburn Freshman Horace Spencer talks about the Upcoming Season

By: Christopher Glennon AUBURN, AL— Auburn freshman Horace Spencer feels very confident about his first year with Auburn. Spencer was ranked 63rd best player from the class of 2015. He is very happy to play under coach Bruce Pearl and knows he will help him with a smooth transition from high school to college. “Bruce Pearl makes you feel like…

Antoine Mason Will Play in NBA Summer League

By: Christopher Glennon ORLANDO, FL— Former Auburn Basketball player Antoine Mason will play in the NBA Summer League. Mason was the second highest scorer on the team this past year with fourteen points per game. He is the second Tiger to be invited to the NBA Summer League this year with the other player being KT Harrell. Mason will be competing for…