All week at SEC Media Days in Dallas, opposing coaches talked about the special environment at Jordan-Hare Stadium and how it is one of, if not the most, difficult places to play in the SEC.
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze took the podium on the final day in Dallas on Thursday. Among the many topics he addressed, he expressed his gratitude for the Auburn fanbase and the unique atmosphere that Tiger fans create.
“Two straight years of sell out. We’re thankful for our fans. They are faithful and loyal. They love their Auburn Tigers. And our student section is the best. We get there two hours before the game and it is packed already,” Freeze said. “Everybody wants the lottery to get the tickets to the games we want. Wish we had bigger space for all of them to come. But the feeling at Auburn to me is such — and I’m not saying other places don’t have it.”
Freeze went on to address the uniqueness of the Auburn fanbase and the family-like atmosphere they help to create.
“But I think Auburn is unique in this family feel that they have. And whether or not you all go to the same church or you don’t or you have different beliefs or not. Come Saturday, the love for a program and a school trumps all of that and you feel that at Auburn. And I think that’s what makes it difficult.”
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
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