Auburn Football

Man Seeks Immunity in Shooting Death of Auburn Football Player

A man charged with killing an Auburn University football player says he shot only after the athlete opened fire outside a party. Markale Hart testified at a hearing Tuesday about the December 2014 death of 18-year-old Jakell Mitchell. Hart is seeking immunity from a murder charge under Alabama’s stand-your-ground law. Evidence showed Hart and cousin Tyrone Rowe were at a…

Auburn defensive back Tim Irvin announces transfer

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Auburn defensive back Tim Irvin is transferring to another school. Irvin announced his decision on Twitter on Tuesday, saying: “It was a great journey but it will be better for me to pursue my journey elsewhere.” An Auburn spokesman confirmed that Irvin is leaving. The nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, Irvin played…

4 Auburn Football Players Arrested on Marijuana Charges

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Four Auburn football players have been arrested on misdemeanor drug charges. Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey said Monday that Byron Cowart, Carlton Davis, Ryan Davis and Jeremiah Dinson were arrested Saturday on charges of second-degree possession of marijuana. All four are 19 years old. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn issued a statement saying: “I am aware of…

Saban, Malzahn get Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge pairings

  ATLANTA, GA (Chick-fil-APeachBowlChallenge.com) – The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge today announced the official pairings for its 10th annual charity golf tournament. A 13-team field of NCAA head coaches and celebrity alumni will compete for a first-place prize of $100,000 in scholarship and charity. All participating teams will receive a portion of the $540,000 total purse. “We created this event…