Aesthetically, he actually understands it—kinda. But Fritz Siler still ain't thrilled. For a couple of reasons. First off, like most Auburn fans, his aversion to change is off the charts. Secondly, though he sees how it might be easier to produce, the design, in his mind, lacks... clarity? Not that the university's branding strategy-based decision to tweak the iconic … [Read more...] about Former Auburn Band member who created iconic “AU” logo talks tweaks, reminisces
It's Pronounced Jordan
It’s Pronounced Jordan: Investigating Shug’s links to the Sausage King of Vestavia
Where exactly did Kess Fabian live? Was he married? Was he not? Somebody had to do it. If you like TWER, please consider becoming one of the 100. Thanks! … [Read more...] about It’s Pronounced Jordan: Investigating Shug’s links to the Sausage King of Vestavia
Auburn football fashion, 1892
Today, Wright and Ditson is still a thing, and they will charge you more for a women's San Francisco Giants ($42) tank top than they charged George Petrie to uniform the entire Auburn football team. But only because Papa Petrie charmed them into a discount right before Christmas. Let's talk about it. (Visuals below.) You can listen to previous episodes of It's … [Read more...] about Auburn football fashion, 1892
It’s Pronounced Jordan: ‘Let my people go… to Birmingham’
In the beginning, shunning the Ham was the exact opposite of what Auburn Moses had in mind for the Iron Bowl. Blow your mind! Check out previous episodes here. … [Read more...] about It’s Pronounced Jordan: ‘Let my people go… to Birmingham’
It’s Pronounced Jordan: DON’T TREAD ON SHUG
In the late '60s, Shug—and you can blame Bama—stopped being good ol' Shug, at least when the situation called for it. And the '73 Sun Bowl called for it. "I don't put my hands on them. I don't want them to put their hands on me." Enjoy! And listen to previous episodes here. Oh, and on iTunes. We're on iTunes, iToo. And you can find some rare photos from the '73 Sun Bowl … [Read more...] about It’s Pronounced Jordan: DON’T TREAD ON SHUG