Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl has always had a reputation for being a players’ coach, so it comes as no surprise that the coach is supporting true freshman Sharife Cooper, who has been held out of games so far this season due to eligibility issues.
While “Free Sharife” chants have become popular in Auburn Arena, Pearl has been subtlety letting his feelings be known for the NCAA’s decision, wearing a white piece of tape with the No. 2, Cooper’s number, inked on it.
Bruce Pearl still rocking the #2 on his shoe for Sharife Cooper. pic.twitter.com/TFTaP4u7T3
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) December 19, 2020