Former Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl may now be the biggest fan of the program in the country, with his son Steven taking the reins this season following his surprising retirement before the year began.

For the younger Pearl, it’s been a rough go of it since the start of February.

It’s very much beginning to look like Auburn will miss the NCAA Tournament following their SEC Tournament defeat against Tennessee. As for the elder Pearl, he had some choice words for officials while spectating his son’s team on Thursday in a viral social media clip.

Pearl’s expletive-laced tirade brought shades of him back on the sidelines to mind, however, the referees no longer have the ability to assess him with a technical foul.

While Pearl has been at peace with his retirement all year long, it cannot be easy to watch his son try to find his way as a coach while having no control from the sidelines.

It’s likely a spot that will take some getting used to for the veteran coach.