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1 Will Adams 74 Offensive Line Fr. Tyrone, Ga. Daren Bates 25 Linebacker Sr. Memphis, Tenn. Gage Batten 57 Linebacker Fr. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. T Sharvan Bell 22 Defensive Back Sr. Kissimmee, Fla. DeAngelo Benton 3 Wide Receiver Sr. Bastrop, La. Angelo Blackson 98 Defensive Line So. Bear, Del. Emory Blake 80 Wide Receiver Sr. Austin, Texas Mike Blakely 22 Running Back RFr. Bradenton, Fla. Quan Bray 4 Wide Receiver So. LaGrange, Ga. Blake Burgess 48 Offensive Line Jr. Vestavia Hills, Ala. Shane Callahan 77 Offensive Line Fr. Parker, Colo. Emory Blake Kenneth Carter 92 Defensive Tackle Jr. Greenville, Ala. Ryan Carter 17 Quarterback Fr. Hoover, Ala. Steven Clark 30 Punter Jr. Kansas City, Mo. 89

2 Michael Clifton 83 Tight End Fr. Evans, Ga. Sammie Coates 18 Wide Receiver RFr. Leroy, Ala. Shon Coleman 72 Offensive Line RFr. Memphis, Tenn. Chris Davis 11 Cornerback Jr. Birmingham, Ala. T.J. Davis 28 Defensive Back Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. Justin Delaine 52 Defensive End So. Linden, Ala. Jaylon Denson 89 Wide Receiver So. Hoover, Ala. Jordan Diamond 76 Offensive Tackle Fr. Chicago, Ill. Reese Dismukes 50 Center So. Spanish Fort, Ala. Adam Dyas 41 Safety So. Mobile, Ala. Jonathan Evans Nosa Eguae 94 Defensive End Jr. Mansfield, Texas Jonathan Evans 35 Linebacker Sr. Prichard, Ala. Tunde Fariyike 65 Offensive Line So. Thomaston, Ga. Clay Finkelstein 40 Linebacker RFr. Montgomery, Ala. Trent Fisher 31 Defensive Back So. Nashville, Tenn. 92 Erique Florence 14 Defensive Back So. Valley, Ala.

3 Dee Ford 95 Defensive End Jr. Odenville, Ala. Kiehl Frazier 10 Quarterback So. Springdale, Ark. Kris Frost 17 Linebacker RFr. Matthews, NC Brandon Fulse 11 Tight End So. Fort Meade, Fla. Justin Garrett 26 Linebacker So. Tucker, Ga. Corey Grant 20 Running Back So. Opelika, Ala. Keymiya Harrell 45 Defensive End RFr. Selma, Ala. Forrest Hill 64 Snapper So. Morrow, Ga. Jake Holland 5 Linebacker Jr. Pelham, Ala. Joshua Holsey 1 Defensive Back Fr. Rairburn, Ga. John Sullen Jonathan Jones 21 Defensive Back Fr. Carrolton, Ga. Alex Kozan 63 Offensive Line Fr. Castle Rock, Colo. Alex Kviklys 39 Kicker RFr. Marietta, Ga. Chris Landrum 33 Linebacker RFr. Sweet Water, Ala. Robert Leff 70 Offensive Line Fr. Fairhope, Ala. Jake Lembke 59 Snapper Jr. New Lenox, Ill. 93

4 Corey Lemonier 55 Defensive End Jr. Hialeah, Fla. Johnny Lockett 15 Running Back So. Sweet Water, Ala. Ricardo Louis 5 Wide Receiver Fr. Miami Beach, Fla. Patrick Lymon 41 Running Back So. Huntsville, Ala. Philip Lutzenkirchen 43 Tight End Sr. Marietta, Ga. Tre Mason 21 Running Back So. Lake Worth, Fla. Onterio McCalebb 23 Running Back Sr. Fort Meade, Fla. Cassanova McKinzy 30 Linebacker Fr. Birmingham, Ala. Demetruce McNeal 12 Defensive Back Jr. College Park, Ga. Ikeem Means 16 Defensive Back Sr. Wetumpka, Ala. Patrick Miller 51 Offensive Line Fr. West Palm Beach, Fla. Jonathon Mincy 6 Defensive Back So. Decatur, Ga. JaViere Mitchell 18 Linebacker Fr. Leeds, Ala. Philip Lutzenkirchen C.T. Moorman 58 Snapper RFr. Durham, N.C. Anthony Morgan 8 Wide Receiver Sr. Brantley, Ala. 96 Clint Moseley 15 Quarterback Jr. Leroy, Ala.

5 Tyler Nero 91 Defensive Line Fr. Atmore, Ala. JaBrian Niles 93 Defensive Line RFr. Mobile, Ala. Tate O Connor 19 Quarterback RFr. Savannah, Ga. LaDarius Owens 10 Defensive End So. Bessemer, Ala. Cody Parkey 36 Kicker Jr. Jupiter, Fla. Ricky Parks 46 Tight End Fr. Hogansville, Ga. Blake Poole 32 Defensive Back Jr. Buchanan, Ga. Gimel President 42 Defensive End Fr. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Jay Prosch 35 Fullback Jr. Mobile, Ala. Melvin Ray 82 Wide Receiver RFr. Cairo, Ga. Trovon Reed 1 Wide Receiver So. Thibodaux, La. Dimitri Reese 86 Wide Receiver So. Birmingham, Ala. Ashton Richardson 56 Linebacker RSr. New Orleans, La. Ikeem Means Greg Robinson 73 Offensive Line RFr. Thibodaux, La. Craig Sanders 13 Defensive End Jr. Clio, Ala. Chandler Shakespeare 42 Running Back Jr. Oxford, Ala. 97

6 Devaunte Sigler 96 Defensive Line So. Mobile, Ala. Chad Slade 62 Offensive Line So. Moody, Ala. Ryan Smith 24 Defensive Back Jr. Cordova, Ala. Jordan Spriggs 46 Defensive Back So. Mobile, Ala. Travante Stallworth 85 Wide Receiver Sr. Leesville, La. J.D. Strawbridge 37 Punter Fr. Montgomery, Ala. Michael Sulka 53 Snapper Fr. Bluffton, S.C. John Sullen 71 Offensive Line Sr. Auburn, Ala. Anthony Swain 44 Linebacker RFr. Gadsden, Ala. Robenson Therezie 27 Defensive Back So. Miami, Fla. Anthony Morgan Jamar Travis 74 Defensive Line Sr. Brewton, Ala. B.J. Trimble 39 Wide Receiver RFr. Fayetteville, Ga. C.J. Uzomah 81 Tight End So. Suwanee, Ga. Mack VanGorder 29 Linebacker RFr. Gainesville, Ga. Jonathan Wallace 12 Quarterback Fr. Phenix City, Ala. 100 Brian Walsh 99 Defensive Line RFr. Winter Springs, Fla.

7 Christian Westerman 75 Offensive Line RFr. Chandler, Ariz. Jacob Westrich 49 Linebacker So. Huntsville, Ala. Jeffrey Whitaker 54 Defensive Tackle Jr. Warner Robins, Ga. Ryan White 19 Defensive Back Jr. Tallahassee, Fla. Jermaine Whitehead 9 Defensive Back So. Greenwood, Miss. Colton Wingard 78 Offensive Line So. Alabaster, Ala. Gabe Wright 90 Defensive Line So. Columbus, Ga. Avery Young 56 Offensive Tackle Fr. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Travante Stallworth Patrick Young 47 Wide Receiver RFr. Trussville, Ala. Ashton Richardson 101

8 Down through the years with david housel It s been a long, hot summer. And a hard one, too. Since we last gathered in this place, we have lost five members of the family, five who helped make the family what and who it is today: Evelyn Jordan, Hanley Funderburk, Phil Neel, Sandra Bridges Newkirk and Carl Stephens. Of the five, only one, Dr. Funderburk, was an Auburn graduate, proving again Coach Jordan s oft stated belief that some of the people who choose Auburn love it every bit as much as those of who went to school here and, in some cases, appreciate it more. Mrs. Jordan, Phil Neel, Sandra Newkirk and Carl Stephens were such people. Such Auburn people. Mrs. Jordan, a University of South Carolina graduate, met an assistant Auburn basketball coach, Ralph Lefty Jordan, when Auburn played in Columbia. She became his life partner and supported him loyally throughout his coaching career, including his record setting 176 victories and 83 loses here at Auburn. She made her own mark, too, influencing thousands of Auburn lives in her work in Student Affairs and in Student Services. Dr. Funderburk was the President who hired Pat Dye to be Auburn s head football coach in With that hiring, Funderburk reconfirmed Auburn s commitment to having a championship football program. Auburn Football hasn t been the same since. Well done, Dr. Funderburk. Your legacy in athletics remains. Sandra Bridges Newkirk, a proud Purdue graduate, Auburn s first varsity coach and first women s athletic director, was the driving force in the development and promotion of women s athletics at Auburn, carefully guiding the program through its financially strapped early years. That Auburn has a nationally competitive women s program today is due in no small measure to the love, care and commitment of Sandra Newkirk. Phil Neel, the beloved Phil Neel, graduated from Livingston State College, now the University of West Alabama, and quickly became one of the nation s most respected illustrators. As such, his work was in demand throughout the country, but, through his relationship with Bill Beckwith and Buddy Davidson, Auburn s SIDs, Phil chose to devote a major portion of his work, his best, most effective work, close to home, here at Auburn. Phil s tiger that was to become Aubie first appeared on the pages of the Birmingham Post Herald in the early to mid-fifties. He first appeared on the Auburn program cover in 1959 as a ferocious leaping Tiger towering over the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys. Aubie changed over the years, as we all do, and as Auburn does. By the time Aubie neared the end of his continuous run on the program cover in the mid-seventies, he had become a more urbane, sophisticated, but always victorious Tiger. Carl Stephens had the most interesting and unique road to becoming an Auburn icon. A graduate of the University of Alabama and a member of the Million Dollar Band when Auburn won the national championship in 1957, Carl went to work for WSFA in Montgomery immediately after graduation and began a path that led him to host The Auburn Football Review Featuring Coach Ralph Shug Jordan from the early sixties until Coach s retirement in But Carl s work at Auburn was not done. He became the announcer for the Greater Auburn Band and traveled across the country blending his mellow voice with some of America s best pre-game and halftime shows. As public address announcer at Jordan-Hare Stadium and for men s basketball in Beard-Eaves Coliseum, he became the Voice of Auburn. When the Southeastern Conference began looking for the best and most professional public address announcer for its football championship and men s basketball tournament, Carl Stephens was their man. And, he was our man. Carl never lost his love for bands. It never abated. At his passing, his family, which includes a former band member and a former head cheerleader, requested memorials be sent to the Auburn University Foundation and designated for the Auburn Band as it begins its campaign for a new and much needed band building. Donations may be sent to the Auburn University Foundation and earmarked for the Band Facility in Carl s memory. Five people, all of whom loved Auburn and committed themselves to making Auburn better, are gone. It is up to us, the living, to carry on their dream, their commitment to not only to make Auburn better, but to make Auburn as good, as great, as Auburn can be. 105

9 Senior Feature By Claire Fisher Anthony MOrgan The 2009 Auburn game against West Virginia remains as a favorite for many fans. As the rain fell, students cheered and fans waited for more than an hour, The Rain Game became unforgettable. For Anthony Morgan, the game is even more special. As a freshman, he gained his first start for the team at punt returner--a dream come true for the senior. Coming from Brantley High School in Brantley, Ala., Morgan has been a longtime Auburn fan, but never imagined that he would be part of the football team. I always dreamed about playing here, but never thought I would, Morgan said. In high school I was kind of a baseball guy and I played year-round. Football was really not my focus until I got to junior and senior year. Since joining the team in 2009, Morgan has played several positions, following a similar experience in high school. After having snaps at defensive back, running back and returning punts, he is playing wide receiver his senior year. To Morgan, playing at various spots on the field has been rewarding. It gave me a chance to figure out how other positions are, Morgan said. It was a good experience for me, but I think being a receiver is my home. During his final year at Auburn, Morgan is looking forward to participating in his favorite Auburn tradition, Tiger Walk a few more times, and going through his routine of getting pumped up for games with some of his favorite music, like rock band Chevelle. Once the season concludes, Morgan will have a lot from Auburn to cherish, from games to those who have made an impact on him during the past three years. Chette Williams, the team chaplain, has had the biggest influence on Morgan. Brother Chette has had a big impact on me, Morgan said. When I was down, I d go to him, and he d make me feel 100 times better. He s made me closer to the Lord. He s that figure that helped me out a lot. Working towards a degree in interdisciplinary studies, Morgan has studied both business and forestry. His ultimate goal is to own a timber company. To achieve his goal, Morgan will use the work ethic he developed at Auburn and which helped him earn SEC Academic Honor Roll honors in Being at Auburn, I ve learned to be able to work hard, Morgan said. Coming here from a small school--i went to a 1-A school-- was a big change for me. The main thing I ve learned is being accountable. Since the excitement of his first start against the Mountaineers in 2009 to the mixed bag of feelings that come with being a senior, Morgan has developed his mind and body to put himself in position to achieve his dreams long after his days on the field have ended. 109

10 Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Josh Allen 66 Offensive Line Jr. Cedar Hill, Texas Cameron Blakes 35 Linebacker Sr. Monroe, La. Kolton Browning 15 Quarterback Jr. Mabank, Texas Kentarius Caldwell 91 Defensive End Jr. Richardson, Texas Centarius Donald 5 Running Back Jr. Columbia, La. Vincent Eddie 24 Cornerback Jr. DeSoto, Texas Jyruss Edwards 7 Running Back Jr. White Castle, La. Jon Fisher 78 Offensive Line Jr. Oxford, Miss. Je Ron Hamm 86 Wide Receiver Jr. Leesville, La. Colby Harper 13 Wide Receiver So. Wylie, Texas Brent Leonard 18 Wide Receiver Sr. Keller, Texas Tavarese Maye 8 Wide Receiver Jr. Petal, Miss. Keavon Milton 80 Tight End Sr. Canton, Texas Dr. Nick J. Bruno President Bobby Staub Director of Athletics Todd Berry Head Coach Isaiah Newsome 25 Safety Jr. Petal, Miss. Otis Peterson 9 Cornerback Jr. Belle Chasse, La. R.J. Young 51 Linebacker Sr. DeSoto, Texas 112

11 Q&A with... By Riley Quinney Ashton Richardson Q: What is your hometown and your favorite thing about it? AR: New Orleans, Louisiana. The high school football is my favorite thing. They have great athletes and good bands, so it s a really good show. Q: What is it like playing for Auburn, when your dad played for LSU? AR: My dad is really supportive of me, and is even an Auburn fan now, but I still have family members who are die-hard LSU fans, so there is still a little rivalry. Q: What is your major and how did you pick it? AR: Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine. I picked it back when I was in junior high. My dad introduced me into taking care of animals because he always had dogs and horses, so it just really stuck. Q: How do you balance your studies with football? AR: It s really hard. I don t spend a lot of time going out. I go to practice, come home, take a nap, and start studying again. Q: Who is your greatest inspiration and why? AR: My dad. I always wanted to be like him and do the things he did. I haven t had as much success in football as he did, but he s always been there for me. He taught me how to persevere through the hard times. He keeps me going when I m down about things. Q: What are your hobbies outside of football? AR: I like to volunteer at Loachapoka Elementary School and Lee County Youth Development Center. Q: What is your favorite sports movie? AR: Remember The Titans. Q: What is your favorite memory from your time at Auburn? AR: The National Championship. Even though I was hurt, seeing the confetti fall down and everybody rushing the field is something I will never forget. Q: Most embarrassing moment? AR: My chain broke on my bike right in front of Haley Center and I did a flip off the front of my bike. There was a transit (bus) right beside me full of people who were just pointing and laughing at me. Q: What is your greatest fear? AR: Leaving Auburn feeling that I haven t contributed to the team. The team has invested so much in me, and I have invested so much into contributing to the team. I just want to make sure I meet that goal. Q: What professional athlete do you admire? AR: Muhammad Ali. He overcame fear. He found a way to deal with his fear and turn it around for his advantage. Q: What reality TV show would you be on? AR: Cribs, because that way I would have to have a big mansion to show off. 113

12 Olympic Sport Q&A By Katie Briley Volleyball Q&A with Camila Jersonsky, Sarah Bullock & Halle Kearney Q: What got you hooked on volleyball? CJ: The fact that my parents both met playing volleyball. I grew up watching them play. You just get into it. It s a family thing. My grandpa played, (so did) my grandma, and my great grandfather. It s a tradition thing. SB: I was basketball, basketball, basketball from second grade until fifth grade, when I started playing volleyball. My basketball coach got me started playing volleyball. From then on, I loved it. So I played basketball and volleyball. I eventually had to quit basketball, so I picked volleyball. I am so happy I did. I love it so much. HK: I played basketball my whole life. Then, I started getting beat up by girls that were more physical than me. I just wasn t a physical enough player to continue playing basketball. One day I was at a basketball practice that was at the same facility as a major volleyball company in Cleveland, where I am from. A volleyball coach just looked at me and said, What are you doing playing basketball? You should be playing volleyball. I tried out, I was terrible; but I was tall, so I made a team. I worked really hard to catch up to everyone. Q: What is your greatest fear? CJ: The death of the people I care about, like my parents, my sisters, my family, or my boyfriend. SB: My greatest fear is being trapped in a space where I can t stretch out my legs. I have bad knees, so if I m stuck in a box where I can t stretch my legs out, then I m done. I cannot even fathom not being able to stretch my legs out. It scares me to death. HK: My greatest fear is flying objects. I hate butterflies. I hate bees. I hate birds. I hate anything that flies. If something is on the ground, it can only go so many ways. When it flies, it can go anywhere. I ll be on campus and I ll see a bug a mile away. I ll start dodging it. It s really embarrassing. I had a traumatic experience where a butterfly died on me in second grade. Q: What is your most valued possession? CJ: I wouldn t say it s a possession. My personal relationships in general: friends, boyfriend, family. SB: My truck. I have a Ford F150. It s a It s black. It s my baby. I love it. I keep it clean. Everyone is like, Oh, nice truck, or they see me at the gas station and say, Is that your boyfriend s car? I m like, No, it s mine. I was thinking about getting rims. HK: I value the teddy bear I got the day I was born. His name is pinky, but he s not pink. He s white. He s torn to shreds right now. He s also wearing a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey. I m a big Cavs fan. He s my favorite thing ever. I can t sleep without him. Q: Finish the sentence: After my volleyball career is over, I want to/will CJ: I don t know if I am going to be done after college, like go play pro. I know I want to work in the field of my major and use my degree, polymer and fiber engineering. SB: Go to the 2016 Olympics in sand volleyball. That is my goal. I m going to do it. I m telling you, these posters I m signing are going to be worth something one day. I will be at the 2016 Olympics in Rio for sand volleyball. HK: Be a dentist who lives near a beach and works four days a week. Camila Jersonsky Sarah Bullock Halle Kearney 12 0