The Eagle is not a mascot for Auburn Athletics. The history of War Eagle isn't entirely certain, but there is a story behind it. According to the Auburn University website: "War Eagle" is ...

But fans need only listen to attending fans' cheers to see what makes Auburn stand out among their feline compatriots. They not only employ a battle cry of "War Eagle," but also, on occassion ...

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) A popular thing for Auburn fans to yell and say to each other is "War Eagle." It's been a popular phrase for Auburn University supporters for more than 100 years ...