11/27/2009 Alabama vs. Auburn
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Here is some history:
The origins of the Crimson Tide first developed with Alabama’s first football teams. Dressed in crimson attire and described as malnourished, they were known as the Thin Red Line or the Crimsons. Two former writers are credited with the name evolution to Crimson Tide. Hugh Roberts, the sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald is said to have first used the nickname when he described Alabama’s efforts in a muddy 6-6 tie against Auburn in 1907.
During a World War I experience, Zipp Newman noted how the “tide incessantly pounded on the seashore”; When he returned to cover Alabama Football he made the comparison of how the team was a “Crimson Tide” that continue to pound on their opponents. It was this 1919 description that many say was the catalyst for the name’s popularity.
I prefer to think the that ocean tide is unstoppable, so the Alabama Chrimson Tide is also unstoppable.
The origins of the Crimson Tide first developed with Alabama’s first football teams. Dressed in crimson attire and described as malnourished, they were known as the Thin Red Line or the Crimsons. Two former writers are credited with the name evolution to Crimson Tide. Hugh Roberts, the sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald is said to have first used the nickname when he described Alabama’s efforts in a muddy 6-6 tie against Auburn in 1907.
During a World War I experience, Zipp Newman noted how the “tide incessantly pounded on the seashore”; When he returned to cover Alabama Football he made the comparison of how the team was a “Crimson Tide” that continue to pound on their opponents. It was this 1919 description that many say was the catalyst for the name’s popularity.
I prefer to think the that ocean tide is unstoppable, so the Alabama Chrimson Tide is also unstoppable.
Here is some history:
The origins of the Crimson Tide first developed with Alabama’s first football teams. Dressed in crimson attire and described as malnourished, they were known as the Thin Red Line or the Crimsons. Two former writers are credited with the name evolution to Crimson Tide. Hugh Roberts, the sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald is said to have first used the nickname when he described Alabama’s efforts in a muddy 6-6 tie against Auburn in 1907.
During a World War I experience, Zipp Newman noted how the “tide incessantly pounded on the seashore”; When he returned to cover Alabama Football he made the comparison of how the team was a “Crimson Tide” that continue to pound on their opponents. It was this 1919 description that many say was the catalyst for the name’s popularity.
I prefer to think the that ocean tide is unstoppable, so the Alabama Chrimson Tide is also unstoppable.
The origins of the Crimson Tide first developed with Alabama’s first football teams. Dressed in crimson attire and described as malnourished, they were known as the Thin Red Line or the Crimsons. Two former writers are credited with the name evolution to Crimson Tide. Hugh Roberts, the sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald is said to have first used the nickname when he described Alabama’s efforts in a muddy 6-6 tie against Auburn in 1907.
During a World War I experience, Zipp Newman noted how the “tide incessantly pounded on the seashore”; When he returned to cover Alabama Football he made the comparison of how the team was a “Crimson Tide” that continue to pound on their opponents. It was this 1919 description that many say was the catalyst for the name’s popularity.
I prefer to think the that ocean tide is unstoppable, so the Alabama Chrimson Tide is also unstoppable.
thanks... Very intresting!... but what is "roll tide"?... it still doesn't make sense to me... I'm a Notre Dame fan... we say.. "Go Irish" as many people would say about their teams... Go Wolverines!... or Go Spartans!...etc.. but Bama fans say "roll tide"...I dont get it? why not say "Go Tide!"...or "Go Bama!"?
haha... I'm guessing it may have something to do with ocean tides "rolling" through the water... or maybe the Crimson Tide rolling over their opponents?.. taking shots in the dark here...
Best I understand it, is roll tide came from the observation that the crimson tide was rolling across the field.
I just never put the corelation of Crimson Tide and an elephant. Or where the War Eagle adn Aurbun Tigers came together. I dont mind the fact we have two mascots though
I just never put the corelation of Crimson Tide and an elephant. Or where the War Eagle adn Aurbun Tigers came together. I dont mind the fact we have two mascots though
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You mean roll over for all opponents, right. LOL You'd be better off and would it would sound a lot better to say WAR **** EAGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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With the way they've played the last 2 weeks who do you figure they'll beat, Furman, right now I wouldn't hold my breath on that. Can you tell I'm a little frustrated with them.
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McElroy needs to learn not to throw the ball, when they get inside the 20 yard line. Alabama has always been a running team. He needs to hand the ball off to Ingram or Upchurch and run the ball down their throats. If Mount Cody hadn't blocked those 2 FG attempts UT would have won