The newly-hired Auburn basketball coach was back at his old job at ESPN on Thursday, and made it clear he was there to talk all things Tigers during an appearance on Mike & Mike.

Pearl donned an Auburn baseball jersey during the interview and even shoved a football helmet on his head during the final 90 seconds of the nine-minute segment.

"War Eagle, baby! War Eagle!" Pearl exclaimed after putting the helmet on. "I'm baaaaaaaack!"