Auburn Tigers
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn looked healthier after Tuesday’s practice than it did after last Saturday’s loss to LSU.
Several Auburn players left the LSU game with injuries, but coach Tommy Tuberville said they would be ready to play Saturday against Tennessee. That includes running back Brad Lester, who suffered injuries in each of the last two games.
Lester, who has rushed for 174 yards in four games, suffered a neck injury against Mississippi State and exited the LSU game with an injured knee. The knee was only sprained, according to Tuberville.
“He was out there running around (at practice Tuesday),” Tuberville said. “He was sore.”
Sophomore linebacker Craig Stevens said he “rolled” his ankle but would be OK for Saturday.
“It was a tough, physical game,” Tuberville said of the 26-21 loss to LSU. “This game (against UT) will be physical.
“We’ve got a little depth. It’s kind of chipping away.”
Auburn lost three players to injuries in preseason. Starting cornerback Aairon Savage was lost for the season with a knee injury.
Longer Practices: Tuberville said Sunday’s and Tuesday’s practice were longer this week than last. Auburn takes Mondays off.
“Guys start sagging around this time of year,” Tuberville said in regard to the extra work. “But they understand the significance of this game.”
Slow Running: When Tuberville went to a spread offense, he didn’t mean for Auburn’s running attack to drop to Saturday’s level. Auburn managed only 70 yards against LSU.
“You won’t win a game in this league rushing for 70 yards,” Tuberville said. “The defense on the other side usually has something to say about that. We didn’t sustain blocks as long as we would like.”
Extra Points: Auburn has outscored its four opponents 48-3 in the first half. … The Tigers have won 17 of their last 23 games decided by seven points or fewer. … Auburn’s Don Dunn, who coaches defensive tackles and nose guards, was a UT graduate assistant coach from 1983-84. He was an assistant coach at Holston High School from 1977-79.
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Comments » 10
bobbarbilly writes:
Good to know.
Grim1 writes:
Auburn doesn't have to run....Just stand still and you guys will win the game.
WeLoveTennesseeVols writes:
Let's all write all the cute little funny comments we can think of. OK!! And that will make everything OK. You guys who post here are lucky to have an opportunity to run your mouths somewhere, Lord knows your wives don't put up with it. Why the hell we should i don't surely know either.
richvol writes:
Tuberville is a very good coach that is underrated...think what he could do at UT.
sampears writes:
GO AUBURN! Please help put us out of our misery! Fire Foolusnomore!
LostinNCVol writes:
Hire Butch Davis!!
ravensearay writes:
Why can't everyone keep their opinions about the employement status of Mr Fulmer to themselves until after the season is over. There is no sense talking about it now. Everyone knows that there will not be a change in the middle of the season so why talk about it?? Worry about that in the off-season.......We need to talk about what we need to do to win the next game...and be positive about it in the process...
Block-Tackle-Run to the ball-Hold onto the ball-play smart-Play like it's the last time you will wear the Orange and White.......
givehim6 writes:
Yes it would make since for it to be that way, but the fans tried that and all we get is more of the same.
Madkels writes:
Look, if we had been more vocal in the past, maybe Hamilton would not have given Fulmer a raise and extension. I for one am not willing to continue to watch our program decline at the sake of being "nice". It's a hard cruel world out there so deal with it. In my business, your only as good as your last month. So please stop the "wait till the end of the season" stuff. We need to start the process now. It's inevitable.
threehundredbowler writes:
If they are completrely healthy for the game saturday,we are in deeper do do than ever.Auburn 24 Tenn 10.
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