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 ...

And what does an eagle have to do with it? Well, it seems that Auburn fans and alums have an official motto and battle cry. It's "War Eagle," and a suspiciously Hollywood-like origin story ...