What many expected to be a cakewalk became a grind for the SEC regular-season champions. Bruce Pearl’s Auburn Tigers narrowly beat Ole Miss 62-57 in the SEC tournament quarterfinals. But it wasn’t just the result that had fans buzzing—it was the post-game conference that stole the spotlight.
“I got bigs that can go out there and guard guards. I got bigs that get out there and guard guards. My guards aren’t p-ssies,” said an emotional Bruce Pearl in the post-game conference after watching his side almost bottle a 10-point lead with 3 minutes to go.
Bruce Pearl on ESPN:
“My guards aren’t p*ssies.”
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— On3 (@On3sports) March 14, 2025
It quickly became a major talking point among fans, and they made sure to voice their opinions on social media. Let’s take a look at some of the fan reactions to Bruce Pearl’s comments.
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