Auburn reportedly dismisses linebacker Xavier Atkins

Sources report Auburn has dismissed star linebacker Xavier Atkins, and a search trend links it to drunk driving. Yahoo Sports reports coach Alex Golesh has addressed the departure.

Timeline

1. 23 Oct, 11:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 23 Oct, 11:30 UTCPicked up on News
3. 23 Oct, 11:30 UTCESPN reports Atkins dismissal via sources
4. 23 Oct, 11:30 UTCCoach Golesh addresses Atkins departure

Top sources

• drunk drivingGoogle Trends
• Why the Ramaswamy-Acton Ohio governor race got so personal and uglyOpelika-Auburn News
• Alex Golesh Addresses Xavier Atkins Departure, What's Next For LinebackersYahoo Sports
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• Sources: Auburn dismisses star linebacker Xavier AtkinsESPN