A Thank You To Auburn Fans!

by 5th Year Senior on Sep 21, 2009 9:56 AM EDT in Fan Manifesto

During the week there was a ton of trash talk on this site between WVU and Auburn fans. Following that, one would think that the experience in Auburn would be something like it is in Morgantown during game weekends. Meaning, fans would yell expletives and generally treat visiting fans somewhat poorly. That could not be further from our actual experience in Auburn.

I was never cursed or even yelled at by "real" Auburn fans while walking around Auburn. The worst I heard all weekend was "War Damn Eagle." I was invited into multiple tailgates for adult beverages, great food and stories about Auburn football.

It was a great weekend and I was impressed by everything I saw, especially the co-eds. Southern hospitality is alive and well in Auburn, Alabama. Thank you to all the fans I met this weekend and to all those that visited the site over the last week. We hope y'all come back and share your views any time.

I will be rooting for the Tigers the rest of the season. Good luck and thanks for everything, except the loss!

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Couldn't have said it better myself.

There’s a difference between having a great home-field advantage and openly berating opposing fans. (Some) WVU fans need to figure that out.

by Dr. Charley West on Sep 21, 2009 10:56 AM EDT reply actions

+add infinitum

by WVUIE97 on Sep 21, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions

True for fans of both teams

We appreciate your kind words! Every Moutaineer I saw and spoke to was great!
I obviously cannot speak for every AU fan but this one hopes WVU wins out and wins the Big East – and I’m glad we don’t have to play you again!! :)

by ATL_AU_FAN on Sep 21, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

Good To Hear

It is nice when there is level of mutual respect between the teams’s fans that keeps the game in its proper perspective.

by JP Fanshawe on Sep 21, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions

And by proper perspective, I hope you mean a matter of life and death.

by The 25314 on Sep 21, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I Mean...

…it is just a game, being played by kids under the age of 22…so not a matter of life and death…I realize that idea might not sit well with some!

by JP Fanshawe on Sep 21, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Turn your sarcasm meter to "on"

by Dr. Charley West on Sep 21, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Trust me...it is always on....

…but I remind you of Twain’s definition of sarcasm….

by JP Fanshawe on Sep 21, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

which might say something about my alcohol-abused brain at this point!

…as in weak, er, not as strong as it used to be. Hell, I am a man! I am 40!

by JP Fanshawe on Sep 21, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

WVU fans

I had more “almost fights” with WVU than “real” Auburn fans.

by 5th Year Senior on Sep 21, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

Ain't It The Truth....

When we had our seats in 218, I had to start bringing headphones so that I could tune out some of the people around me. It is not as bad now that we moved down a little….

by JP Fanshawe on Sep 21, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree with the poster

I have a lot more respect for Auburn just after arguing with them on this site. Things got harsh at times (although never out of hand) but Auburn really does have some classy, mature fans on here. Thanks for the competitive and entertaining banter, and I also will be pulling for Auburn in their future contests.

by Blank x2 on Sep 21, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

id love to see au run the table and make it to the sec champ game…just to make me feel better

" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009

by oldtimehockey09 on Sep 21, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Full Disclosure

I thought that the hospitality of the Auburn fans was outstanding even if it is much easier with a W in the books. Stadium was good and post game drinking was very cordial. However, I was reprimanded by a drunken bar girl for “tee teeing in the bushes” in front of SkyBar. Of course it was 2 am, raining and I had been trying to get a cab for over an hour (and no way was I going inside for her to grab the cab and complete her hook up). Oh how I would have liked to exit with a victory.

by deweydevil on Sep 21, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

Problem #1...

… Is you were at Skybar… There are much better bars in Auburn that you dont have to deal with the drunken soroity girls… although, as far as the hook-ups go, not a bad place to be!! It is surprising, though, that it took you that long to get a cab, especially considering you were in down town… I have to tell you, though, I wish I could have been there and bought you a beer, man!! You guys seem to be the most gracious fans I have ever heard of and I will also continue to pull for you guys the rest of the season… Good luck in the East!!

by Auburn Alum on Sep 22, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Thank you

Thank you for the kind words and for the entertaining back and forth y’all allowed some of us Auburn fans to have with y’all on this site, last week. I, unfortunately was unable to make it to Auburn this weekend. I am living in Northern VA now, but I am sincerely glad to hear y’all had a good time, outside of the final score. I hope some of you were able to make it out to the Supper Club, and still sang Country Roads. As I said last week, I have always thought it was a great song. War Eagle and good luck with the rest of your season. I will be pulling for you.

by AuburnAlum05 on Sep 21, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

Great game and great fans...

I was really impressed with the WVU faithful. Ya’ll have a great fan base and a good team…anything could have happended as wet as it was. Good luck the rest of the year, had a great time talking football on your site too.

by wareaglenews on Sep 21, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

I was BLOWN away by the hospitality

I’ve been to 15+ different away games and AU fans blew away every other fan base. I couldn’t count the number of “welcome to Auburn” or “good luck” wishes I got. Just a great fan base, beautiful campus, great stadium and good team.

I hope they win out.

by WVU-SC on Sep 21, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Funny...Maybe there is some class in the SEC.

I have friend who takes me to Tennessee games, and whom I take to WVU. I have always had a pleasant time in Knoxville, and most of the fans have been very complimentary and respectful to the visiting teams and their bases….

…can’t say the same for Georgia.

by JP Fanshawe on Sep 21, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

i walked into work today and all i heard was how overrated wvu was

cuz i work in ga

" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009

by oldtimehockey09 on Sep 21, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

First class all the way. I’d love to go back if we ever get the chance.

by Country Roads on Sep 21, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Auburn class

I saw a twitter entry from HCBS saying Auburn let our team use their indoor pool day after the game to loosen up before heading back to Morgantown. That’s class on any day. I sat with Auburn fans who did not have a good experience in our stadium last year. So, I used some “killem with kindness” throughout the evening and won them back. We are not a bunch of asses and I don’t like to hear stories of how we were less than hospitable when we are at home – or away. We don’t have to kiss ‘em until they faint, but when I see our folks acrting up in a rude manner I do not hestiate to call them out. I don’t expect us to carry ourselves like we’re at West Point, but dammit, the Mountaineers I know of from my time pull a tighter rope and walk a thinner line. I’m done.

by atlpowderhorn on Sep 21, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

every fan base

has its fair share of douchebags. hopefully those who run into said douchebags realize that they are a minority.

" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009

by oldtimehockey09 on Sep 21, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know if I agree with that anymore.

I hate to do it but, “If everyone jumped off the bridge, would you?” Sure every fans base has some jerks but I think we have more than most.

After hearing story after story from every fan base that visits Morgantown is it really a “minority.” These opposing fans don’t all run into the same “small group” of people while visiting Mountaineer Field.

I’m not saying it is a majority of people that act like jerks to opposing fans but I do think it is a lot more common than you think.

All I know is that I’m going to make sure that I try and treat fans the way I was treated at Auburn. Even though we lost, I still had a great weekend. It was mostly due to how welcoming their fan base was before and after the game.

by 5th Year Senior on Sep 22, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

it is a lot more common, particularly when booze is involved

" Lord Stanley, etch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009

by oldtimehockey09 on Sep 22, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

AUBURN FANS

I HAVE BEEN TOO MANY GAMES AWAY FROM MORGANTOWN AND I HAVE TOO SAY BY FAR…. AUBURN FANS ARE FANTASTIC…. AS I WAS TRYING TO FIND THE WVU ALUMNI TENT I STOPPED AND ASKED FOR DIRECTIONS THE FIRST THING THE AUBURN FAN GAVE ME WAS A BEER… THEN THE DIRECTIONS… AS I WALKED TOO THE GAME IF I HAD ONE .. I HAD AT LEAST 10 FANS SAY .." WELCOME TO AUBURN ENJOY HOPE YOU ENJOY THE GAME". … DURING THE RAIN DELAY I HAD FANS COME UP TOO ME SAYING .. "SORRY ABOUT THE WEATHER " …….. I AM STILL A DYE HARD WVU FAN …..BUT I DO HAVE TOO SAY … I NOW HAVE A SEC TEAM NOW THAT I WILL PULL FOR AS LONG AS WE ARENT PLAYING THEM …….

by sam196464 on Sep 22, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions