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. Some of the traditions that have created the Auburn Spirit we know today include A-Day, the ‘War Eagle’ Battle Cry, Auburn Mascot Aubie, the famous Tiger walk before the beginning of a game, the rolling of Toomer’s Corner after a major win, and the fabulous football 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 short time, this integral tradition was deleted from the list of Auburn Traditions. Thankfully, the Student Government Association of Auburn, worked ceaselessly to ensure that the Auburn Football Pep Rallies were brought back in full force.

One of our dearly held traditions is tiger walk. 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. Over the years it has grown to be a very important part of Auburn football, even being listed in the game day itinerary With the fans cheering them on and wishing them well, the players get excited for the game.

One of the most asked about questions about Auburn football is “Do we have two mascots?” No- Auburn has only one mascot. Our mascot is Aubie, a charismatic and mischievous tiger The eagle is a tradition to Auburn football. War Eagle is Auburn’s battle cry. It all began back in 1892 when Auburn was badly losing in a game against Georgia. A fan in the stands had an eagle who broke free and started circling the stadium and before we knew it everyone in the stands started to yell War Eagle. The loud cheering gave the Auburn football players the encouragement they needed and they ended up winning the game against georgia. Now before every game, our eagle flies around the stadium while all the fans yell 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! A marvelous 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 .

Auburn University has become what it is today due to the many Auburn Customs which bind it together, creating an Auburn family which is unbreakable.