Tide meets Plains: Auburn Fan Juli Carr

When did you know you were a fan for life? 

My husband and I met while in college at Auburn. He played football, and I was a cheerleader. We met on an airplane coming home from an away game. 

What is your game day ritual?

We have two sons at Auburn now. Our oldest is a cheerleader there, so our game day consists of tailgating with the squad then participating in Tiger Walk and Spirit March. 

Tell us about your game day gear.

My husband, myself and our three daughters always have something with Auburn colors and maybe a shaker stuck in my girls’ ponytails.

What makes you an over-the-top fan? 

I really try to recruit everybody to go to Auburn. I have several UA alums who I consider dear friends whose kids I started taking to Auburn games from elementary school age on, and now those kids are at Auburn. Got to love that! They felt the Auburn spirit too and were sold. I won’t name names, but they know who they are. 

I think there is no other place like Auburn! Besides a great education, it’s comfortable, friendly and welcoming. 

What do you love about football Saturdays?

 I have to see the eagle fly. The entire pregame has such tradition and patriotism that I always have chills. 

What are some of your favorite places in Auburn?

We love to eat at the BBQ House and get lemonade from Toomer’s. I love shopping with my three girls. We hit every shop on College Street and love it all. I still love cruising by Toomer’s Corner. The trees may be gone, but the memories of my kids climbing on those walls and throwing toilet paper are so vivid. 

What does Auburn mean to you? 

It means warm, wonderful memories and traditions passed to my children with them saying Auburn is like home to them too. The craziest thing my oldest kids did was tell my youngest that if they ever said “RTR” that Santa wouldn’t come to our house.