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Mobile Press-Register Now momentum in the rivalry is back on Auburn's side, and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene sees it staying that way . . . Now, with the 2020 NFL Draft less than two months away, Davidson is out to prove to teams he at least belongs in the same breath as Brown and is deserving of being a first-round pick come April . . . Looking at the numbers from the last five recruiting cycles (2016-20), it's obvious what Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and his staff consider the program's recruiting bread and butter . . . Davidson was in rare form Thursday while speaking to the media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, as the confident, comical and loquacious lineman basked in his moment on stage, answering a wide range of questions covering his position and versatility, his passion for the game his personality and so much more . . . On Thursday at the NFL Combine, Coe addressed for the first time publicly what went into his decision and why he felt it was in his best interest to leave the team . . . Nick Saban ultimately claimed the play was "unfair" after the game, and the ensuing first down allowed Auburn to run out the clock, giving the Tigers their second in over the Tide in the rivals' last three meetings . . . Auburn's commitments are defensive tackle Blount defensive lineman Lee Hunter (56) and Hewitt-Trussville running back Armoni Goodwin (85) . . . Each gave a bit of insight into what Auburn should expect from its new offensive coordinator, whom Gus Malzahn entrusted with play-calling duties in 2020, as far as the passing game is concerned . . . During Malzahn's time at Auburn, the Tigers signed more Texas products in the 2020 class (three) than they did in all of his other classes combined (two) . . . It's a great time for Bicknell Jr. to join Auburn . . . Malzahn's seven-year, $49 million extension signed February 2018 started with a pay raise to $6.7 million in 2018, with additional bumps of $100,000 each year . . . Auburn will celebrate the 10-year celebration of the 2010 national championship team with an on-field recognition at the stadium. The former players and coaches are expected to also partake in a celebration at Toomer's Corner after the scrimmage . . . Watch: AU commit Lee Hunter season highlights . . . The 2020 A-Day Spring Game will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. CT . . . The Tigers' A-Day scrimmage will kick off at 1 p.m. on April 11 in Jordan-Hare Stadium . . . Morris agreed to a three-year contract worth $735,000 annually, including $250,000 in annual base salary, $242,500 each in endorsement rights and personal appearance payments . . . Steele will earn an annual base salary of $250,000 . . . "I believe we're the best linebacker crew in the nation . . . If everything goes well, Morris will help Nix develop into a more consistent passer and help the Tigers capitalize on what could be an open SEC West race . . . For much of Wednesday's game, it seemed Auburn's only chance of coming back from a deficit that grew as large 10 points was McCormick taking every shot . . . Ross Newton announced Wednesday that he has joined Auburn's staff as the program's new director of high school relations and pro liaison, taking over the role that was previously held Doug Goodwin for the last six seasons . . . Jonathan Rutledge, who spent the last two seasons as a special teams analyst on Gus Malzahn's staff, announced Tuesday that he has accepted a similar position at Nebraska under coach Scott Frost . . . It was a long process for Sammons to get to America, but it was even longer for him to gain his citizenship . . . Bryant will serve as an offensive analyst under Morris working with Auburn's quarterbacks . . . Williams replaces Marcus Woodson as the recruiting coordinator . . . Special teams analyst Jonathan Rutledge has reportedly joined the Nebraska program in the same role . . . Georgia, FSU, LSU, Florida, Texas A&M, Penn State, and Auburn all made Ahmari Harvey's top seven . . . After wrapping up the 2020 signing class, Auburn is set to have 84 players on scholarship next season, leaving one available for Malzahn to fill any remaining needs on the Tigers' roster . . . What is the greatest upset in Alabama or Auburn football history? . . . One of the things to look for out of Morris is having the running backs become more of an option in the passing game like LSU did this past season with Clyde Edwards-Helaire . . . Since Malzahn's arrival at Auburn in 2013, tight ends have accounted for just 38 receptions for 456 yards and 11 touchdowns — or just 2.6 percent of the team's catches, 2.4 percent of its receiving yards and 8.6 percent of its touchdown receptions over the last seven seasons . . . He'll arrive at Auburn as a motivated man in May . . . Although replacing those major contributors (specifically Davidson and Brown) will be tough a challenge for coach Gus Malzahn's staff, the recruiting class the program brought in this cycle could help ease the burden . . . "We are appreciative of the Board of Trustees' approval to recognize and honor the greatness of Cliff Hare, Shug Jordan and Pat Dye," Auburn Athletics Director Allen Greene said . . . Auburn has nine players invited to the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine . . .
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