Jacob Varner

Joined: Dec 7, 2023

Software Engineering student at Auburn and a college basketball enthusiast. I have a love for Auburn and a passion for Auburn basketball that is rarely rivaled. You might recognize me as the guy in a onesie at Auburn basketball games. To get through school, I survive on bike rides, Diet Mountain Dew, and Taco Bell. War Eagle!

Jan 19, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl follows his team onto the court prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Overview of Basketball’s 2016 Recruiting Class and What Each Player Brings

Feb 28, 2016; Storrs, CT, USA; Houston Cougars guard Ronnie Johnson (3) drives the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Jalen Adams (2) during the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Houston defeated UConn 75-68. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Basketball Gets a Commitment From Ronnie Johnson, Plus Other Upcoming Visits

Nov 17, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Horace Spencer (0) dunks the ball past Colorado Buffaloes guard Dominique Collier (15) during the second half at Auburn Arena. Auburn won 91-84. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Way Too Early Starting Five for the 2016-2017 Auburn Basketball Season

Jan 16, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Arena. The Tigers beat the Wildcats 75-70. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Basketball 2016 Spring Recruiting Update

Jan 16, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Cinmeon Bowers (5) and guard Bryce Brown (2) react after Bowers was fouled late in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Arena. The Tigers beat the Wildcats 75-70. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Basketball 2016 Awards Banquet Recap

Mar 9, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Cinmeon Bowers (5) shoots over Tennessee Volunteers guard Robert Hubbs III (3) during game one of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. The Volunteers won 97 to 59. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports

Awards: Auburn Basketball 2015-2016 Season Superlatives

Jan 23, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl signals his team during the first half of a basketball game after the game at Stephen C. O

Grading Bruce Pearl After Two Years on the Plains

Mar 9, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl shouts during the first half against Tennessee Volunteers in game 1 of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports

When Will Auburn Basketball Snap Its 13 Year NCAA Tournament Drought

Mar 9, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Horace Spencer (0) is slow to get up from the court after a play during game one of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. The Volunteers won 97 to 59. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Ends Season on Worst Note with Embarrassing Loss to Tennessee

Feb 9, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Tyler Harris (12) moves the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Derek Reese (23) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Seniors Key to Winning First Game of SEC Tournament Against Tennessee

Feb 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl talks to his team late in the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Auburn Arena. The Tigers beat the Bulldogs 84-81. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

SEC Tournament Preview: Auburn’s Unlikely Path to the Championship Game

Feb 27, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl reacts during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Gives Up Too Many Big Runs and Falls to Mississippi State, 79-66

Mar 1, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Anthony Collins (11) is able to pass the ball between Auburn Tiger defenders Jordon Granger (25), Bryce Brown (2) and Horace Spencer (0) during the second half at Auburn Arena. The Aggies beat the Tigers 81-63. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Basketball Looks to Spoil Miss. State’s Senior Night and Improve Seeding

Mar 1, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Jalen Jones (12) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Auburn Arena. The Aggies beat the Tigers 81-63. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Despite Early Lead, Auburn Fails to Pick up Win on Senior Night

Feb 27, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Retin Obasohan (32) drives to the basket as Auburn Tigers forward Tyler Harris (12) guards during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Seniors Look For Another Big Upset in Final Home Game of Season

Feb 27, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Cinmeon Bowers (5) reacts during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Poor Free Throw Shooting and Bad Calls A Plenty Prevent Auburn from Sweeping Alabama