Auburn: Aubie...and a Mascot Question
Today was the third interview with a Hall of Famer that I've had in the last week. We've interviewed a Hall of Fame player, and a Hall of Fame coach, and today, we took a tour of Jordan-Hare Stadium with Aubie, Auburn's Hall of Fame mascot.
Aubie showed us why costumed mascots are unique and special. Though Aubie has his own translator, who turns Auburnese into English, one can easily comprehend Aubie's expressions. His ability to connect with the crowd comes through these expressions, whether it's falling down in shock, or waving and giving a thumbs up to fellow Auburn workers, or throwing his hands up in disgust at the mention of LSU's tiger, Mike.
After watching Aubie's antics, we've come to a question... what's better? Do SEC fans like a real mascot better, or a guy in a costume cheering you on?
Do Auburn fans like Tiger, or Aubie? Do Vol fans like Smokey, the blue tick hound, or Davy Crockett?
Tonight, we're opening the discussion to the SEC masses. Real or fake...what's your preference?
Send in your comments below...we want to hear from you!
