Auburn UniversityTigers and their Many Traditions

Being a recent graduate of Auburn University and an avid Auburn Football fan, it is only natural to be a huge believer of the Auburn tradition that is an integral part of Auburn culture. A few of our most proudly held traditions include the rolling of Toomer's Corner after a win, tiger walk before the game, our mascot Aubie, the War Eagle battle cry, A- day, and football game pep rallies .



Auburn pep rallies have created a wonderful way to boost enthusiasm and excitement, with more than a couple thousand faculty, students, and fans pouring into the streets around Toomer's Corner . For a while, this tradition was given a miss by the city. Thankfully, the Student Government Association of Auburn, worked ceaselessly to ensure that the Auburn Football Pep Rallies were brought back in full force.



The Tiger Walk is one very revered tradition. Two hours before the beginnning of the game, fans line up from Donahue Drive all the way to the stadium, creating a column through which the players and coaches walk. This ritual began way back in the sixties when fans and students would gather around the football players as they walked from Sewell Hall down to the football stadium. As the years have gone by this ritual has become an integral part of game day activities, even making it's way into the official game day itinerary.





One subject of confusion surrounding Auburn Football is whether Auburn has two mascots or one The answer is no. Auburn Football's one and only mascot, Aubie, is the tiger The eagle is a tradition to Auburn football. War Eagle is Auburn's battle cry. It started in 1892 at an Auburn vs. Georgia game. Auburn was losing terribly at that game. An Auburn fan had brought his eagle to the stadium, which broke free and began to make rounds above the stadium, which prompted Auburn fans to yell- WARR Eagle. The cheering pumped up the Auburn players and we ended up winning the game. Now as the eagle flies around the stadium at the start of every game, the crowd goes crazy yelling War Eagle!.



After a win, all the fans head down to Toomer's Corner which is at the intersection of Magnolia and College Street and roll with toilet paper all the trees! What a stunning sight to see! It looks as if it's a white Christmas in the middle of October!.



Lastly, there is A-Day. the founder's day celebration which is where the football team plays a scrimmage and all Auburn enthusiasts can come to watch. A game like this gives all enthusiasts an opportunity to check out how awesome the Auburn players are playing that season .



These traditions bring the Auburn family together and make Auburn University what it is today.



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