Why does auburn say war eagle?

War Eagle is a battle cry, yell, or motto of Auburn University and supporters of Auburn University sports teams, especially the Auburn Tigers football team. War Eagle is a common term of endearment, greeting, or salutation among the Auburn Family (e.g., students, alumni, fans). read more

Some say “War Eagle” originated from when Auburn played the Carlisle Indians in 1914 and had to overcome their beastly tackle, named Bald Eagle, so they chanted “War Eagle.” Others believe “War Eagle” started from the Plains Indians folklore of how they wore the “War Eagle’s” golden feathers for good luck on their war bonnets. read more

Elated at their team's play and taking the bird's presence as an omen of success, Auburn students and fans began to yell "War Eagle" to spur on their team. At the game's end, the eagle took a sudden dive, crashed into the ground, and died. read more