Alabama fans reacted Monday to the news that Auburn coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement .

Pearl’s 38-year-old son Steven Pearl will take over as coach .

Pearl, 65, is the school’s winningest men’s coach and took the Tigers to their only two Final Four appearances. He will move into an ambassador role as an assistant to Auburn’s athletic director, and isn’t going into politics after rumors had circulated about a potential senate run.

: Finebaum chimes in on Pearl news

AL.com asked Auburn fans for their thoughts on the announcement.

Here is a sampling:

“As an Alabama fan I have respect for him (though pulling for Auburn is certainly hard…..only when it helps Bama in the standings). As an American I applaud him for many of his positions on critical issues." - Christopher Shi

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