Ledger-Enquirer.com: Sports http:///sports/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Ledger-Enquirer.com en-us Copyright 2008 Ledger-Enquirer.com Sports 60 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:38:11 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Ledger-Enquirer.com Tuberville resigns, ending 10-year career with Auburn http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531801.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531801.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:01 EST AUBURN, Ala. — Tommy Tuberville’s 10-year run on the Plains is over. Raymond leads No. 14 Xavier over Auburn http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531870.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531870.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:33 EST CINCINNATI — B.J. Raymond scored a career-high 32 points against an Auburn defense that already knew better than to leave him open, and No. 14 Xavier remained undefeated Wednesday night with an 81-74 victory, Sean Miller’s 100th as coach. Penn State holds off Georgia Tech http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531869.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531869.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:33 EST ATLANTA — Stanley Pringle scored 22 points, Danny Morrissey came up big from 3-point range and Penn State survived woeful free-throw shooting down the stretch to hold off Georgia Tech 85-83 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Wednesday night. Atlanta, NFC South boast NFL’s best home records http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531851.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531851.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:19 EST FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta linebacker Keith Brooking sneered at the question: Auburn move one of panic http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531843.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531843.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:15 EST Tell me how this makes sense. Raptors fire Columbus grad Mitchell http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531838.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531838.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:17 EST TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors fired coach Sam Mitchell on Wednesday and replaced him with assistant Jay Triano, one day after an embarrassing loss at Denver. Bama situation similar to ’92 team http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531841.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531841.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:14 EST TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A juggernaut team from the Sunshine State awaits, along with a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and powerhouse offense in a matchup of the top two teams in the AP poll. Carver linebacker Jarvis Jones considers his time off the field due to a broken thumb as a "learning experience." His recovery is going well, with the pins scheduled to be taken out on Dec. 27. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531836.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531836.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:14 EST Jarvis Jones was very active in the chill of an early December afternoon, helping Carver defensive assistant Olten Downs with the linebackers in preparation for Friday night’s GHSA Class AAA semifinal game against No.1-ranked Cairo. Jackson expected to play against Saints http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531833.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531833.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:13 EST FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons expect Grady Jackson to be available for Sunday’s game at New Orleans after the defensive tackle was not one of the players suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531834.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531834.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:13 EST GAINESVILLE, Fla. — This week is about Archie Griffin. It’s about Herschel Walker, Dick Butkus, Sammy Baugh. TOMMY TUBERVILLE http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531831.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531831.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08 EST Age: 54 Dwyer selected ACC’s top player http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531829.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531829.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08 EST RALEIGH, N.C. — Running back Jonathan Dwyer thought he might be in for a big season when run-first coach Paul Johnson took over at Georgia Tech. Do-it-all Harvin’s health unclear http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531828.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531828.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08 EST GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s Percy Harvin might be the fastest decoy on the field in the Southeastern Conference championship game. TUBS’ RECORD http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531793.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531793.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:53 EST Year School Record 1995 Mississippi 6-5 1996 Mississippi 5-6 1997 Mississippi 8-4 1998 Mississippi 6-5 1999 Auburn 5-6 2000 Auburn 9-4 2001 Auburn 7-4 2002 Auburn 9-4 2003 Auburn 8-5 2004 Auburn 13-0 2005 Auburn 9-3 2006 Auburn 11-2 2007 Auburn 9-4 2008 Auburn 5-7 Total 14 years 110-60 Tommy tuberville timeline http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531795.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531795.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:53 EST Nov. 28, 1998: Just 15 hours after saying he had no contact with Auburn officials, Ole Miss coach Tommy Tuberville visited Auburn, Ala., to accept a five-year $4.5 million offer. Mitchell out at Toronto http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531429.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531429.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:36 EST ESPN reported Wednesday night that the NBA’s Toronto Raptors had fired their coach, Sam Mitchell, a former Columbus High standout. Jackets accept Chick-fil-A Bowl invitation http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531074.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531074.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08 EST ATLANTA — After repeated bowl trips to the opposite side of the country, Georgia Tech wanted to stay closer to home this time. Fans: 'Why did you fire my coach?' http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531802.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531802.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00 EST An upset Jana Tarleton said Wednesday evening that if she could get off work from St. Francis hospital Thursday, she’d like to make a visit to the Auburn University Athletic Department. With her, she’d carry a sign. Raptors fire coach Sam Mitchell http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531354.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531354.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:44 EST The Toronto Raptors have fired coach Sam Mitchell one day after the team absorbed an embarrassing loss at Denver. Tuberville no longer coach at Auburn http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531352.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/531352.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:18 EST AUBURN, Ala. – Tommy Tuberville's 10-year run on the Plains is over.