College football is all about tradition, but here at Auburn we live our traditions. Through our daily lives, at work, and on vacation we live our traditions.
I was on vacation last year with my family to New York. While at the airport a man walked up to us in his Auburn attire and said “War Eagle.” When we got on the plane, a guy asked us what did that mean, and we all said it’s an Auburn tradition. I say this to tell you that no matter where we are or where we go we are all Auburn.
Here are some words written by a former Auburn professor George Petrie. These words are a part of the Auburn creed which all Auburn students, fans, and alumni hold with the highest respect. This is a small portion of the Auburn creed.
“I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.”
“I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.”
“I believe in a sound mind, a sound body, and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.”
“And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.”
And to the people of this world that believe in these things that the Auburn family cherish maybe you will believe and love your school tradition. War Eagle!
Here are some of the traditions will behold at Auburn.
Aubie
Aubie the tiger is the award-winning mascot of the Auburn Tigers. Aubie has won six mascot national championships, more than any other mascot in the United States, and was one of the first college mascots inducted to the Mascot Hall of Fame.
Aubie first appeared to Auburn fans as a cartoon character on the Auburn/Hardin-Simmons football program cover in 1959. The cartoon tiger continued to adorn Auburn program covers for 18 years. While on the cover of the Auburn program she posted a home record of 63-16-2.
Aubie was first seen by Tiger fans as a mascot in 1979. Aubie appeared at the SEC basketball tournament against Vandy when the Tigers upset the Commodores to advance to the next round.
The following day, Auburn faced Georgia in the longest game in SEC tournament history, ending in four OT’s. Auburn finished ninth instead of last in the tournament, thanks to Aubie.
With so much success on the football cover and on the hard court, it was time to take Aubie to the plains of Jordan-Hare Stadium. Aubie debuted in the 1979 season opener against Kansas State.
Shortly before kickoff, a giant gift box came out to the 50-yard line. Aubie came exploding out of the box, and a new Auburn tradition was born. Auburn won the game 26-18. Aubie is still on the sidelines at very Auburn home and away football and basketball game. “Aubie the Tiger” is an Auburn tradition.
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