Auburn Arena was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, Aug. 10, but it had nothing to do with Bruce Pearl and the basketball team.
Football's annual Fan Day was taking place and both gym floors were filled with fans waiting to meet and greet their favorite Tigers.
Jim Pitt, Auburn native and his nine-year-old son Jack waited in line to see C.J. Uzomah.
"I think the defense is going to be a lot better and the offense will have more versatility with throwing the ball," Jim said. "We are going to have another good year."
Jack was quick to name his favorite Auburn player.
"Nick Marshall," Jack said without a beat.
A record 9,500 fans came out to get autographs and pictures with the defending SEC Champions.
Boys in football jerseys waited with their parents while fight song music played over the loud speakers.
Seven-year-old Carson McCulloch of Montgomery patiently stood in line for the chance to meet Sammie Coates.
Corey Orr, 11, of Auburn was confident about this football season.
"Undefeated," Orr said. "National title."
The line to see Coach Gus Malzahn stretched all the way outside and halfway around the arena.
Upstairs on the concourse, little girls in cheerleading uniforms waited to meet the Tiger Paws, Auburn cheerleaders and Aubie.
The longest lines of the day, besides for Malzahn, were for quarterback Nick Marshall and wide receiver Sammie Coates, with both lines winding around the gymnasium.
Brooks Forehand, season ticket holder from Columbus, Georgia, was excited for the upcoming season.
"We definitely have more talent than we did last year," Forehand said. "This is our year."
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