It’s been a whirlwind week for Auburn football and head coach Hugh Freeze, especially with the transfer portal drama. After losing two highly-rated quarterbacks, Walker White and Hank Brown, following the Tigers’ signing of Jackson Arnold, fans have been on edge about more potential departures.
The anxiety reached a boiling point when Auburn offensive tackle Dillon Wade sent shockwaves through Twitter. In a cryptic post, Wade wrote, “I hate to break y’all’s hearts…”—implying he might be the next Tiger to enter the portal.
Fans React to Wade’s Tweet
The response from Auburn fans was immediate and emotional. Many took to Twitter to beg Wade to stay, with comments ranging from desperate pleas to heartfelt gratitude.
One fan wrote, “You deserve to be in the NFL. Some talents are too bright to stay. I thank you for visit[ing] us and making this your home. Please come back and rush the field with us.”
Another added, “No please don’t say it DWade! Auburn needs you desperately!! WDE!”
The Big Reveal
Just a day later, Wade cleared the air—and gave Auburn fans a reason to breathe again. In a follow-up tweet, he wrote, “That’s why I’m not going to [‘break y’all’s hearts’]… #WarEagle.”
The trolling ended with relief for the Auburn faithful, who flooded Wade’s mentions with messages of gratitude and excitement.
Freeze’s Portal Rollercoaster
Hugh Freeze has had his hands full navigating the highs and lows of the transfer portal. While losing two quarterbacks stung, Wade’s decision to stay offers a glimmer of hope for the program.
For now, it seems the Tigers have dodged another transfer blow, and one player is having a bit of fun keeping fans on their toes.
