Your View: Tailgating Way of Life Ending

Editor, The Auburn Plainsman

I'm not sure if my letter will be read or even glanced at, but I feel as an Auburn supporter and avid fan I must write expression of my feelings in regards to the tailgating experience at Auburn.

I'm a 28 year old Auburn fan and I bleed orange and blue. Hell, I even went as far as to get the tiger eyes logo tattooed on my arm!

Over the past few years I know Auburn has been making improvements to the campus surrounding Jordan-Hare.

This past weekend when I went to the La. Tech game I was disgusted to see all of the places that used to be tailgate friendly are now blocked off and even being guarded by the "yellow coats."

I've been to a lot of Auburn games, 75 to be exact, and that might not be a lot compared to the season ticket holders and old timers that's been going since the 50s, but I've done my part and continue to do my part.

I've traveled to see them play at USC, Syracuse, and every SEC opponent except SC and Vandy. I feel like it's my duty to let you know that we the fans are not pleased.

Tailgating at Auburn is a tradition that is uniquely Auburn. I have friends that are Alabama fans that say they would rather go to Auburn to see a game just for the tailgating.

I know this letter will not change anything, but I hope that it informs you on the displeasure that the Auburn faithful are having with the University.

I will reach out to my Auburn family through e-mail and social networks and ask that they all contact you with their anger towards this ongoing problem. Please don't let Auburn tailgating become extinct!

Brandon Morehouse

Montgomery