#war eagle

[frangipani-wanderlust]

My gameday swag.

The view from my seats.

And apparently TAMU's band doesn't have a pregame show?!?

[nocternalrandomness]

”SNAFU”

[publicdomaincharacters]

Here is a public domain superhero,War Eagle from lev Gleason publication

[collegefootballcountdown]

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[marysong23]

So she’s going to the game then

[bykaycrochet]

When your husband wants a beanie to match his Auburn jersey! So of course you make it happen!

[justanotherhumanbeing]

I've been at my colleges orientation the past couple days and it's really made me feel like a college student. Today my parents and I were sitting in a lecture hall and I was curating my schedule and then they asked me if I knew how to get places, which I slightly did, so I felt cool.

It's just a really interesting feeling starting a day off uncomfortable at a campus with new people and then spending the whole day getting to know everyone and ending the day making jokes and everyone getting along, knowing where to go

And my camp counselor (they call it camp war eagle even though it's only two days) was amazing, he was gay and hilarious. He made us all feel super comfortable and made jokes with us, overall it was an amazing experience

[doublescribble]

Jabari Smith Jr.

[mahi1313]

[barefootstudios]

COLLEGE TOWNS: WHY I LOVE THEM

COLLEGE TOWNS: WHY I LOVE THEM

What is it about a college town? Quaint old buildings, beautiful trees, and a reminder of a simpler time in your life. I’ve always loved a college town, whether a small community or a larger sprawling campus. Some of my favorite college towns aren’t even college towns but are right in the middle of vibrant cities. My love of college towns It may be rooted in my love of books, libraries,…

[yeaalabama18]

If you’re a Georgia fan, you might want to scroll past this post. Anyways, I never thought I would say this, but for one day, I’m rooting for Auburn. Auburn is a rival of my alma mater (Alabama), but they play Georgia today. Georgia was barely able to beat an unranked Mizzou (Missouri) last week, so anything could happen. The Alabama game isn’t until 7 pm, so I’ve got time to watch the Auburn game (Auburn plays at 2:30 pm), if I decide to do so.

[frangipani-wanderlust]

My gameday swag.

The view from my seats.

And apparently TAMU's band doesn't have a pregame show?!?

[garylerude]

Andrea flew in for the weekend and the kickoff of the 2022 football season. Now that Lori and I are living in War Eagle country, Lori can be fully immersed, reveling in the SEC college football experience she missed as an undergrad.

Raised as AU football fans, Andrea and Grant are happy to accompany her.

Me? I am a reluctant fan, although moved by the pomp leading up to the kickoff.

[streetfoodauburn]

The Hound is one of the crown jewels of the Auburn food scene. The Poirier  family has cultivated an environment that gives off a rustic hunting lodge feel. What I love about The Hound is their commitment to using fresh and humanly grown and produced ingredients. What I also love is that they have one of the largest bourbon selections in the South East. Always ask your server about what bourbon specials they have for the day. Pair your bourbon with the  “bacon flight” made with house cured organic bacon for a match made in heaven. 

No matter what time of day you decide to eat at The Hound you will always have plenty of amazing options to go with. Here’s what I would recommend at certain points of the day: 

Brunch: Shrimp and Grits 

You may not have a better bowl of shrimp and grits this side of Charleston. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and are nice and plump. The grits are a thicker cornmeal which are very creamy. The sauce is made with the rendered fat from the andouille sausage, and it’s the perfect way to bring the whole dish together. Brunch at The Hound doesn’t take reservations, and is only on Saturday and Sunday. So plan accordingly (especially when students are back in town). 

Lunch: Bison Burger 

Hearty and satisfying, the bison burger is a great meal at any time (its offered at brunch, lunch, and dinner). The ground bison patty is juicy and moist, and is topped with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, tobacco onions, and topped with toasted kaiser roll. The dish comes with the house fries, and I like to order them with “comeback sauce”. 

Dinner: Dry Aged Pork Chop 

I know what you’re thinking “Phil, why isn’t one of the steaks the recommendation for dinner?” you’ll have to try this pork chop to find out. The Hound uses heritage breed pork which adds an extra element of flavor to the meat in addition to the aging process. It’s served with carrot and pecan muhammara and a strawberry jalapeño salsa. Sweet meets savory meets spicy in this dish with the nuttiness in the muhammara and the sweetness and spice from the salsa. 

Honorable Mention: Big Nasty

Pictured above is this insanely wonderful dish that I recently had for brunch. The menu has this beauty under the “handheld” section of the menu, but this sauce covered creation might be better attacked with a knife and fork. A generous piece of Nashville hot chicken topped with an egg, pepper jack cheese, house bacon, house pepper jelly, and chipotle aioli. All of this is placed on a buttermilk biscuit which you can brave to make a breakfast sandwich, or opt to use cutlery. The side is breakfast potatoes or fries, and I went with the fries and a house made ranch. Pair this with a bloody mary or a mimosa for a complete brunch. 

Anyone who knows Auburn knows that this town is all about traditions, no matter what time of day you decide to go to The Hound, I hope you add it as one of your Auburn traditions. 

[collegefootballcountdown]

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[somerandomdudelmao]

What do you think Casey Jr would be for Halloween?

Mandalorian probably?