Auburn coaches, players help provide relief to tornado victims

—

March 5, 2019

Auburn University coaches and players are leading by example through their assistance to communities affected by Sunday’s deadly tornadoes in east Alabama.

Head football coach Gus Malzahn and nearly 30 members of his team Monday delivered supplies to help victims of the severe weather.

The supplies went to Providence Baptist Church in Beauregard and the Greater Peace Baptist Church in Opelika, according to 247Sports.

“Well our guys really wanted to help any way they could,” Malzahn told WVTM. “It’s a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”

#Auburn football players and @CoachGusMalzahn were helping tornado victims with clean-up and carrying supplies. @LeeCountyEOC pic.twitter.com/H7jzmslr9A

— Kyle Burger (@kyle_burger) March 4, 2019

Auburn is currently working with local authorities to plan more ways to aid in relief efforts, per athletic director Allen Greene and basketball coach Bruce Pearl.

“I know that Auburn and its leadership both in athletics and the university are working diligently right now to form some action plans to be able to respond, not only short-term but long-term to help our community to rebuild and to heal,” Pearl told WVTM. “The devastation is real. I live up on the side of town probably closest to the area … so obviously it hits home.”

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn

Recent in News

Sen. Tuberville calls on state lawmakers to pass PSC, utility reform package: ‘Focus on the future of the people of Alabama’

Sawyer Knowles — 4 weeks ago

U.S. Senator and 2026 frontrunner to become the next Governor of Alabama, Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), voiced his support Wednesday for the multi-bill utility reform package moving through the Alabama Legislature. In a weekly call with in-state reporters, Tuberville urged lawmakers to pass the legislative package, saying the current Public Service Commission members who fail to […]

Orr, Garrett discuss education budget priorities in 2026 as ‘lofty money’ meets PEEHIP shortfall

Sawyer Knowles — 4 weeks ago

The Alabama House and Senate Education Trust Fund budget committee chairmen addressed the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday morning briefing, and discussed budget priorities, their working relationship, and the future of education in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) agreed that managing expectations will be a key challenge this […]