AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – The crowd inside Jordan-Hare Stadium rises to its feet, cameras roll, and a hush falls just before an eagle bursts into flight—circling high above a sea of orange and blue before gliding to midfield as more than 87,000 voices thunder, “War Eagle!”

The pregame eagle flight has become one of Auburn University’s most cherished traditions, symbolizing the pride, spirit, and resilience of the Auburn Family. But few realize just how deep its roots run.

When former Auburn Athletic Director David Housel was first approached about the idea of letting an eagle fly freely over Jordan-Hare Stadium, he wasn’t so sure it would work.

“The people at the Raptor Center came to me when I was athletic director, and they said they wanted to try it. I didn’t think it would work. And I’v

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