'History of the Auburn University Tigers'
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Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama was established in 1856 but at the time was called the East Alabama Male College. It was not until 1960 that the college officially changed its name to Auburn University. The football team started played its first game against the Georgia Bulldogs in 1892. It during that time the Auburn Tigers received another name that has since become a battle cry.
A confederate soldier attended game and with was an injured eagle that he had rescued. As the Tigers rushed down the field, the eagle soared overhead behind them. At that moment, fans in the stand began to shout “War Eagle!” The Auburn Tigers went on to win the game and the battle cry became synonymous with the team. It was said that the eagle crashed to the field and died not long afterwards. A legend was created that said that by chanting the words “War Eagle” the animal’s spirit lives on at each game. Auburn fans often use the words to rally the team and even as a greeting to other fans.
Since the first game in 1892, the team went on have over 78 winning seasons with 11 of those seasons being undefeated. Over the history of the team, they have attended 35 bowl games and won 10 conference championships. The history of the Auburn Tigers would not be complete without mentioning one of the greatest football coaches in the school’s history. Ralph “Shug” Jordan coached the team from 1951 to 1975 and is considered the all-time winning coach in the school’s history. In his 25 years as head coach of the Tigers, he led the team to 176 victories
One the most heated rivalries for the Auburn University Tigers is with the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. These two teams meet every year at the Iron Bowl with the game alternating between Jordan-Hare stadium in Auburn and Bryant-Denny Stadium located in Tuscaloosa. At a usual Iron Bowl game, the chants of “War Eagle” and “Roll Tide” can be deafening. Loyal fans on both sides attend every game and often have regulars that they sit with every season.
In 2009, Gene Chizik became the head coach after the departure of Tommy Tuberville who coached from 1999 to 2008. Prior to joining the Auburn Tigers, Chizik was the head coach of the Iowa State Cycles football team. He also played football for the University of Florida for one season 1981. While his first year ended with a 7-5 record, the team did win the Outback Bowl against Northwestern with a score of 38-35.
A confederate soldier attended game and with was an injured eagle that he had rescued. As the Tigers rushed down the field, the eagle soared overhead behind them. At that moment, fans in the stand began to shout “War Eagle!” The Auburn Tigers went on to win the game and the battle cry became synonymous with the team. It was said that the eagle crashed to the field and died not long afterwards. A legend was created that said that by chanting the words “War Eagle” the animal’s spirit lives on at each game. Auburn fans often use the words to rally the team and even as a greeting to other fans.
Since the first game in 1892, the team went on have over 78 winning seasons with 11 of those seasons being undefeated. Over the history of the team, they have attended 35 bowl games and won 10 conference championships. The history of the Auburn Tigers would not be complete without mentioning one of the greatest football coaches in the school’s history. Ralph “Shug” Jordan coached the team from 1951 to 1975 and is considered the all-time winning coach in the school’s history. In his 25 years as head coach of the Tigers, he led the team to 176 victories
One the most heated rivalries for the Auburn University Tigers is with the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. These two teams meet every year at the Iron Bowl with the game alternating between Jordan-Hare stadium in Auburn and Bryant-Denny Stadium located in Tuscaloosa. At a usual Iron Bowl game, the chants of “War Eagle” and “Roll Tide” can be deafening. Loyal fans on both sides attend every game and often have regulars that they sit with every season.
In 2009, Gene Chizik became the head coach after the departure of Tommy Tuberville who coached from 1999 to 2008. Prior to joining the Auburn Tigers, Chizik was the head coach of the Iowa State Cycles football team. He also played football for the University of Florida for one season 1981. While his first year ended with a 7-5 record, the team did win the Outback Bowl against Northwestern with a score of 38-35.