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Auburn Football Practice Report Tigers return to practice after taking Monday off

Aug. 25, 2009

Auburn, Ala. - The Auburn Tigers spent just under two hours on the football practice fields Tuesday afternoon as they continued preparations for the 2009 season opener against Louisiana Tech.

The Tigers took Monday off and practiced in full pads during Tuesday's session. With 11 days until the season opener, head coach Gene Chizik said the Tigers have begun to work more on the game plan for Louisiana Tech.

"I thought we practiced well today," Chizik said. "We're trying to refine a lot of things and put more work towards Louisiana Tech. We've got a long way to go, but I feel like we made some progress today."

Chizik noted the Tigers have already begun using the scout team to emulate Louisiana Tech in practice.

"We're to the point now where we are trying to create certain looks that we might see," Chizik said. "We spent part of the day going against each other, just trying to keep a fast mentality going. We've still got enough to work on and try to fix that we can't go full out on Louisiana Tech just yet."

Auburn and Louisiana Tech open the 2009 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and the game will be carried by ESPNU. The Tigers practice again Wednesday at 4:20 p.m. behind the Auburn Athletic Complex. All practices are closed to the public.

Quick Hits With Mike Blanc

Q: What have you achieved throughout the first three scrimmages?
MB: "A lot. I am just trying to keep working hard and go out and get better every day."

Q: How have classes been so far?
MB: "Classes are going well. Finding a balance with school and football is something that I've become better at during my time here."

Q: How excited are you for the Louisiana Tech game?
MB: "Very excited. There is still a lot of work to be done before the first game, and that is our main focus at this point."

Q: What is your favorite Auburn tradition?
MB: "The Tiger walk is something special."