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ESPN The addition of Will Muschamp as coordinator, along with the return of end Carl Lawson will help a defense that allowed 32.8 points per game in SEC contests last year . . . We take a look at the defensive line positions heading into spring practice and also talk baseball with Sunny Golloway and softball with Tiffany Howard . . . With the 2015 Auburn football team I don't see any reason why there shouldn't be high expectations for this team . . . The date of the scrimmage has been known since August, but news of the kickoff time hit Tuesday as tickets went on sale for the annual event . . . Duke Williams' decision to return for his senior season was a nice surprise, and he gives the Tigers one of the top go-to threats in the league . . . "They're definitely recruiting me the hardest. I'm not leaning toward any school right now, but they're standing out . . . Auburn has a lot of tradition, one of the league's best stadiums and quality facilities . . . Four-star prospect Kameron Martin of Port Arthur, Texas, received an Auburn offer during a phone conversation with Rhett Lashlee . . . With Nick Marshall no longer ahead of him on the depth chart, Duke Williams back at receiver and a career completion percentage of 73 in tow, Johnson has all the earmarks of a solid starter . . . During his unofficial visit, Marshall spoke with defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson and defensive coordinator Will Muschamp about playing in the secondary before receiving the offer from head coach Gus Malzahn . . . Peyton Barber is another solid option returning, but in Gus Malzahn's system, any running back can be uber-successful . . . They are not a guarantee of future success but they are the foundation every national championship has been built upon . . . Muschamp was one of the most sought-after defensive coordinators in the country and should bring fire back to Auburn's unit . . . The Tigers aren't hurting for talent at running back with Peyton Barber and Roc Thomas also in the mix, but Robinson is expected to receive the bulk of the carries . . . The Tide and Tigers, along with Florida and South Carolina, recently offered scholarships to the four-star running back from Naples, Fla . . . "I truly believe Muschamp is one of the few defensive masterminds in college football . . . Craig, the cornerstone of Auburn's 2016 recruiting class, was brimming with joy earlier this month when the Tigers inked Byron Cowart and Ryan Davis, a pair of highly-touted seniors and Tampa Bay natives as well . . . Here are five reasons why Auburn-Alabama football has the edge over Duke-North Carolina as the best rivalry in American sports . . . Auburn doesn't lean on pop-pass plays often, but it could be an issue if the rule is approved by the NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel on March 5 . . . Davis is a speedy corner who could help out in multiple spots, though he's only 5-foot-9 . . . The home-and-home series, originally scheduled to begin in 2019, will begin in 2020 at Auburn and will conclude with the Tigers' trip to Cal in 2021 . . . It's believed that Alabama and Auburn are the favorites to land Davidson . . . Johnson varies slightly in style to former starter Nick Marshall, but Auburn's offense shouldn't miss a beat in 2015 . . . He's a talented overall player and can make plays all over the field . . . Malzahn is more than willing to give Wanogho Jr. all the time he needs . . . Troxell is beginning to build a good relationship with the coaches at Auburn, who are making a habit of mining Madison Academy for top prospects . . . It doesn't get much better than signing the nation's top defensive end . . . Here's a review of elite recruits who should keep the Tigers in pursuit throughout the year . . . Swain arrives from Mississippi Gulf Coast and should be in line for major playing time if he transitions quickly . . . Robinson is expected to win the starting job and push for 1,000 yards for coach Gus Malzahn's high-powered offense in 2015 . . . The 6-foot-5, 300-pound standout from McEachern in Powder Springs, Ga., broke down his five favorite schools with 247Sports this weekend, and Auburn is in front . . . Auburn has been one of the favorites for this five-star defensive tackle for several months . . . In all, Auburn spent a record $127.3 million in total expenses between July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 while bringing in $113.7 million in total revenue during the same time frame . . . Not only does Auburn's punting game need drastic improvement, but the Tigers are hoping to take some pressure off of kicker Daniel Carlson . . . Auburn is not necessarily scrambling for bodies, but signing two blue-chip prospects on National Signing Day was a necessity . . .
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