They consistently want to be like big brother in Tuscaloosa, therefore, they need 2 mascots in order to feel better about themselves.
Aubie the Tiger and War Eagle VII (Nova) are the official mascots of Auburn University.
War Eagle is the battle cry of Auburn University, and in particular is used in support of the Auburn Tigers Football team. Although this is the battle cry, the mascot of Auburn University is actually the tiger.
Auburn fans say war eagle because in the first auburn vs. Georgia football game, auburn was losing. but then an injured confederate soldier let go of is eagle from the war. the eagle flew around the stadium and all the auburn fans started chanting "war eagle". auburn came back in the second half to win the very first auburn Georgia football game. but the official mascot of auburn university is the tiger. War Eagle!!
Auburn University does not have two mascots. The mascot of AU is Aubie the tiger. AU's battle cry is "War Eagle!" There are multiple stories as to why Auburn fans yell "War Eagle," and they are easily found both on Auburn University's website and around the web.
Auburn's Mascot is Aubie the Tiger. "War Eagle" is the school's battle cry based on many different legends dating back to Civil War times. Auburn's athletic teams are the Tigers not the Eagles. If you see an Auburn fan, be sure to thell them War Eagle and I am sure you will get a huge smile and resounding War Eagle in return.
Auburn's Mascot is Aubie the Tiger. "War Eagle" is the school's battle cry based on many different legends dating back to Civil War times. Auburn's athletic teams are the Tigers not the Eagles. If you see an Auburn fan, be sure to thell them War Eagle and I am sure you will get a huge smile and resounding War Eagle in return.
War Eagle!
War Eagle yah!
War Eagle
The War Eagles was deemed by some people associated with Auburn as being too aggressive and wanted to change it. The nickname remains despite their efforts. Auburn Tigers. War Eagle is a chant for pre game, good plays, etc.
War Eagle! Hey
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