Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by WarEagles

Special Features of Jordan-Hare Stadium

Jordan-Hare Stadium Locker Rooms

Prior to the 2000 season, the locker rooms at Jordan-Hare Stadium were rebuilt, making them some of the finest game-day locker rooms in college football.Auburn’s locker room encompasses the entire South end zone, utilizing the space that was once both the Auburn and visitors’ dressing areas.

Auburn’s locker room increased in size from 1,300 square feet to 3,232 square feet.It houses oak lockers in an open area that is carpeted. The carpetincludes a large AU logo in the center of the dressing room which according to tradition started by the 2000 senior class, can not be stepped on by a player or coach.A matching AU hangs from the ceiling. The room is connected to the stadium’s CCTV system and has four monitors for viewing.

Adjacent to the main locker room is a renovated and enlarged ceramic tile shower and restroom facilities, an overflow locker room for non-conference games, equipment room and a room that will be used for X-ray equipment in the future.

In addition to the main dressing area, the locker room also contains a state-of-the-art training room, media room, and photographer’s dark room.

The Tigers enter the field from the center of the south end zone. While “Eye of the Tiger” is played on the stadium sound system, Auburn takes the field through a cloud of smoke and thunderous cheers from over 86,000 fans.

The visitor’s locker room is now in the north end zone and contains a dressing room,coach’s locker room, media room and training room.The visiting team enters the field through the northeast corner of the end zone.

Jordan-Hare Stadium Recruiting Lounge and Tiger Walk Plaza

The Tiger Walk Plaza was completed in the summer of 2001. The courtyard serves as the conclusion of Tiger Walk and as the entrance to home locker rooms and a recruit assembly room.The enclosed courtyard is paved with approximately 6,000 inscribed brick pavers purchased by Auburn alumni and friends.

Therecruit assembly area is 3,065 square feet and serves as a reception area. This room provides a comfortable atmosphere with direct connections to the field and the stadium. The room houses graphics of past Auburn games and two large screen projection televisions which provide closed circuit televised action of the game. A prep kitchen and restroom facilities also support the functions for this area. During the off-season, the room supports other events tied to athletics.

Jordan-Hare Stadium Murals

Prior to the 1998 season, 10 large murals were placed on the east side exterior of Jordan-Hare Stadium.Artist Michael Taylor created the murals which include pictures of early Auburn football teams and coaches, Heisman winners Pat Sullivan and Bo Jackson and more recent history including pictures from Auburn’s 1993 undefeated season.Each mural is 11′x29′ and Auburn’s football history is displayed in chronological order from south to north.

Source: AuburnTigers.CSTV.com