Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University officials ask sports fans to abstain from rolling the Auburn Oaks for another year.
As quickly as we would like to return to familiar Auburn traditions, holding back on another year of rolling these trees will lead to a better growth path for the oaks, said University Arborist Alex Hedgepath.
"The trees have made excellent progress in the growing season o 2021," Hedgepath said. "Since then, the trees have pushed new growth with no additional signs of stress. We will be initiating soil enhancement projects to encourage even more root growth in the coming months."
Instead of rolling the Auburn Oaks after sports victories, fans are encouraged to roll the two large southern magnolia trees and a white oak in front of Biggin hall near Toomer's Corner.
"We appreciate the Auburn Family's dedication to this same goal," Sutton said, "and helping us through these growing pains by not rolling the live oak trees, which in time will allow us to bring this cherished tradition back to the corner."
As another encouragement of Auburn safety, officials are recommending mask usage during gameday celebrations.
