StatTiger: A-Day Bootleg Pass

Should he win the starting position, defenses will be forced to defend Kiehl Frazier as an actual quarterback and not just an additional ball carrier in 2012... [more]

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StatTiger: Note on Tackles for Loss

A tackle-for-loss (TFL) can be extremely disruptive for an offense.  During the 2010 season AU's defense was No. 16 nationally in this statistical category.  In 2011, the Tigers dropped to No. 63 nationally (9th best in the SEC).  A more experienced DL plus Coach Brian VanGorder's gap-attack (vs. read) scheme could be an indicator AU will once again be among the country's best in TFLs in 2012... [more]

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StatTiger: Spotlighting AU's Pass Defense

It's no secret the AU defense regressed in recent years, particularly in 3rd down passing situations.  Assuming new Defensive Coordinator Brian VanGorder (and Secondary Coach Willie Martinez) can turn things around, what does an improved pass defense mean for the 2012 season? ...  [more]

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AU in the 2012 NFL Draft

Brandon Mosley, Josh Harris and Neiko Thorpe will be taking their talents to Sunday.  Mosley, was selected in the Fourth Round of the NFL Draft by the New York Giants.  He will be joined in the League by both Harris (Atlanta Falcons) and Thorpe (Kansas City Chiefs), who both reached free agents deals.  Congratulations to all three and War Eagle!

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New Football Weight Room

As of early 2012, AU Football was given a state-of-the-art strength facility.  It is here where the players will spend countless hours over these next three critical months exploring their individual potential.  And in turn, determining how great the Tigers as a collective unit can be in 2012.   More photos...