Good Morning, Auburn Family. On his recruiting visit to the Plains 20 years ago, Mike Blanc met Rev. Chette Williams, Auburn football’s team chaplain and Fellowship of Christian Athletes campus director. 

“I didn’t even know teams had chaplains,” Blanc said. “I didn’t know it was a thing.”

Brother Chette, as Williams was known, told the prospective Tiger about Bible studies, one-on-one meetings with student-athletes and an optional Friday chapel service before football games.

“’Here at Auburn, you have an opportunity to grow physically, mentally and spiritually,’” Brother Chette said. 

That was all Blanc needed to hear.

Read the feature for more on the origins of Blanc’s faith and athletic prowess, his hesitancy to “come after Chette” and how his experience as athlete helps him connect with the student-athletes.

What else have we mixed into today’s steaming hot Brew? Check it out below!

🎾 Men’s and women’s tennis teams receive high academic honors
🏈 On the Plains With Jahquez Robinson
🐅 And much, much more!

🎥 WAREAGLE+: THE MOMENT

The Moment - Ike Irish
Look back at The Moment as Ike Irish is selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 19th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.

🔼 Iron Sharpens Iron. Comfortability plays a big part in both team and individual performance and success in almost anything, and senior safety Jahquez Robinson believes it’s a trait that will reap benefits for Auburn football in 2025. 

Robinson arrived on the Plains last July and had only two weeks to get acclimated to a new home and program prior to his first fall camp. Now entering his second season, he feels much more at home with the Orange and Blue. 

The sense of confidence is not only radiating through Robinson, but also throughout the whole football facility entering the third year under head coach Hugh Freeze. 

With back-to-back top 10 recruiting classes and another good haul of players from the transfer portal, Freeze hasn’t shied away from believing this team can live up to the high expectations to win, expressing optimism at AMBUSH tour events and SEC Media Days. The players are reiterating what Freeze has been saying this summer. 

“Iron sharpens iron every day,” Robinson added.

Read “On the Plains With Jahquez Robinson” for more on being raised by a Marine, his mentor/uncle who spent ten years in the NFL and his hopes for his Auburn legacy.

🔼 Roll With It. If you’ve ever been to an Auburn hoops or football game or had the privilege to “Roll Toomer’s Corner,” you know that these experiences stay with you for a lifetime. Hit the tweet above to vote for Auburn in these polls!

🔼 Namaste For More. More Summer Swoosh info! ℹ️ 🌞

Start your Friday strong with Sunrise Yoga or 5K Run on Samford Lawn! Before you gear up with fresh Auburn x Nike gear, join us for a morning workout this Friday, July 25 starting at 7:30am. Space is limited - RSVP now!

🤓 TIGER TRIVIA

🐅 ONE BIG THING

This Group Courts Academic Success. Six Auburn men’s tennis players and five women’s players were tabbed ITA Scholar-Athletes, while both teams received the distinction of ITA All-Academic Teams.

On the men’s team, Thomas Kennedy, Nicholas Heng, Jake Kennedy, Joey Phillips, Alex Frusina and Mats Bredschneijder each earned the honor of ITA Scholar-Athlete. Heng, who will be a redshirt junior in 2025-26, is now a three-time ITA Scholar-Athlete while Jake Kennedy has earned the title for the second consecutive season.

Auburn women’s tennis players Alice Battesti, Ava Hrastar, Natalie Outcalt, Maria Garcia and Emma Tothova were each given ITA Scholar-Athlete honors. Hrastar finishes her career as a three-time ITA Scholar-Athlete.

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📅 ON THE DOCKET 

*All Times Are in CT

Thursday, August 14
⚽️ Soccer vs. Louisville - Opening Night @ 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 29
🏈 Football Season Opener @ Baylor @ 7 p.m. FOX

Saturday, Sept. 6
🏈 Kickoff On the Plains @ 6:30 p.m. ESPNU | Color: Fan Choice

Tuesday, Sept. 9
🏐 Volleyball vs. Virginia - Showdown at the Net @ Time TBA

🐅 Go here to view the entire Auburn Athletics Calendar

🧐 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 51!

This year's draft marks the 51st consecutive season dating back to 1975 Auburn has had at least one player selected in the MLB Draft, tied for the longest streak in the SEC.

🐅 Happy Wednesday, Auburn Fam!