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The Meaning of Auburn Tigers Football
Author: Bobby Brister
Just know Auburn – the city, the University, and tradition – to truly understand Auburn Football and what it really means. Let Try to explain. . .
My earliest memories of Auburn are from about 1955. I remember walking down College Street from my aunt's house, with a lemonade and sandwich Grilled cheese counter Drug Store lunch Toomer, then go to the theater Tigre (across the street) and seeing "Gone With The Wind". I have very good memories of summers in Auburn. This is why we understand what it means to be not only a fan of Auburn, Alabama, but Auburn Tigers!
Auburn football has one of the most storied histories in the South not only "Deep" but in all of college football. Let's start with the oldest rivalry in the Deep South football and college athletics. Auburn and Georgia first played on February 20, 1892, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta! Since 1898, the Auburn Tigers have played the Georgia Bulldogs every year! That total is 111 contests (Auburn did not field a football team in the year of the war of 1943), with Auburn leading the series 53-50-8. Another first for Auburn football was the first bowl trip for the Tigers. The Bacardi Cup is the only bowl game played outside the United States. New Year's Day In 1937, Auburn and Villanova fought to tie a 7-7 in Havana, Cuba!
Another unique element of Auburn football for many years has been where the games were held. The main rivals from Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Georgia Tech and Alabama, not come to play in "The Loveliest Village on the Plains". "Auburn games home to schools that were played in Atlanta, Montgomery, Mobile, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, or Birmingham! Finally, in 1960 things began to change. In 1960, Georgia, came to Auburn and lost 9-6. In 1970, Georgia Tech went south to Auburn and lost 31-7. In 1974, Tennessee came to Auburn and lost 21-0. And the Alabama Crimson Tide came Auburn, for the first time in 1974, losing 30-20. These victories proved that Auburn could finally enjoy a "Home" game!
It does not matter if you are called the Tigers, the llanos, or the War Eagles, they all mean the same thing. . . Auburn! The Tiger is both the nickname and mascot! "Ranger" refers the City of Auburn, Villa "Loveliest in the plain," both references from the poem by Oliver Goldsmith (the people "abandoned", published in 1770) "War Eagle" is both the rallying cry and greeting.
War Eagle, of course, is based on a legend that ties a wounded eagle to a soldier Confederate wounded. The bird was rescued by a soldier. Lift the eagle, while he is a student at Auburn and ultimately becomes a faculty member. The two were there that day that Auburn and Georgia played in Piedmont Park. When Auburn scored the first touchdown the old eagle broke free and rose above the field! Auburn people looked at the familiar figure and cried "War Eagle". At the end of the game, the eagle that collapsed and died, he had given his all for victory at Auburn. The eagle may have died, but his spirit lives in the hearts of Auburn fans everywhere.
Tradition and pride go "fuel" Auburn football. John Heisman, the legendary coach who is called the highest honor in college football, he coached at Auburn in 1895-1899 and posted a 12-4-2 record. Auburn is the only school where Heisman coached to have a Heisman Trophy winner. Auburn has two: quarterback Pat Sullivan won the award in 1971 and runner Bo Jackson won the honor in 1985.
The long tradition of Auburn Football includes national championships, undefeated seasons, and many, many familiar names in college football to be remembered, but this is only the beginning! Whether you win or lose, tradition and pride is always Auburn felt in Auburn and the famous cry: "Eagles Waaarrrrr!"
About the author:
Bobby Brister is a huge fan of the SEC and the Auburn Tigers. After 25 years of coaching high school football, now writes frequently about his favorite pastime, college football. You can check outside your favorite Auburn Arts Tigers.
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