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While one of the express purposes of Tony Franklin's offensive scheme is to wear down opposing defenses with a high-speed approach, it can also create a problem Auburn must guard against.

AUBURN -- Tristan Davis soaked in the atmosphere at Auburn's annual Fan Day event Saturday afternoon.

It's been almost exactly four months since Auburn wrapped up spring practice on April 2. When it comes to the Tigers' quarterback race, not much has changed.

In 2007, a fearless group of freshman linemen helped rescue Auburn's sinking season.

Here's an early look at some tidbits that you can read in Saturday's Press-Register ... - BACK TALK: Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville said coaches will have to be cautious with sophomore offensive lineman Chaz ...

Here's an early look at some tidbits that you can read in Saturday's Press-Register ... - BACK TALK: Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville said coaches will have to be cautious with sophomore offensive lineman Chaz ...

“The good thing about when somebody new comes in is that it's a fresh start”

The fastest player on the Auburn football team might finally see the field in his senior season. via The Birmingham News

“I walked up and told Coach Tuberville that I was committing.”

The final spring of Robert Dunn's Auburn career has been frustrating. Thanks to an uncooperative class schedule, the senior wide receiver hasn't practiced much this spring. via NBC13.com

Posted by Charles Goldberg, Birmingham News March 29, 2008 6:05 PM Straight-shooter Tony Franklin liked his quarterbacks, didn't like his quarterbacks and hoped things will get better over the summer. via Alabama Live

“You can get in a rhythm. In practice, you might go one rep and somebody else gets a rep. but out here, I was going first team and getting rep after rep after rep. that allowed myself to get in a rhythm and do good.”

As I posted earlier, DE Antonio Coleman was taken off the field on a straight board and stretcher with a neck brace on, as well as his helmet still on. via TurnerLoose

“I said a prayer real quick, because I wouldn't wish that on anyone. "He was screaming at first, but after that, he got real quiet. ... I think he was more shocked and nervous. Hopefully, it's not real serious.”

They were two sounds you just couldn't shake. Screaming. Then, silence. Conversations halted. via Opelika-Auburn News

There was no slacking off just because the Tigers scrimmaged for 130 plays on Saturday afternoon, as well as went through an emotional episode with the injury to DE Antonio Coleman . via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

“All I saw was him go down, and I didn't see any emotion on his face”

Auburn ended its first spring scrimmage Saturday on a somber note when junior defensive end Antonio Coleman was taken off the field in an ambulance.

Coleman appeared to be involved in an altercation with left tackle Lee Ziemba that started with the play and continued afterward.

As scary as the moment was for Auburn, players gathered around quietly while he was being attended to and later held a group prayer, it ended on a better note.

Auburn officials said later Saturday afternoon after he had been evaluated by medical personnel that he suffered a cervical sprain. Read more

One might think the Tigers would take it easy before what is setting up to be a 180-play scrimmage on Saturday, but that wasn't the case. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

“I was just trying to work out some kinks”

Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville said he spent most of Sunday's practice watching his quarterbacks. via Opelika-Auburn News

“I was most impressed with the way they played”

With all five starters returning from last season's offensive line, Auburn line coach Hugh Nall must be in for an easy spring practice, right? Not so fast, Nall says. via NBC13.com

Alright, it's time to move on to the big guys. Auburn will return its entire starting offenive line intact, but there will be some changes. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Auburn celebrates its 23-20 win over Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. From left, university president Jay Gogue, DE Quentin Groves, QB Brandon Cox, head coah Tommy Tuberville and AD Jay Jacobs. via TurnerLoose