How did Alabama become Crimson Tide?

The "Thin Red Line" soon emerged from newspaper headlines and was a popular nickname for Alabama football until 1906. Hugh Roberts of the Birmingham Age-Herald is credited with coining "Crimson Tide" when describing Alabama's performance against Auburn on a rain-drenched football field in 1907. read more

The phrase “Crimson Tide” comes from the University of Alabama's 'Fight Song' ~ “Roll Alabama ~Crimson Tide” , which in its original version of the same title refers to the CONFEDERATE STATES SHIP C.S.S. Alabama ~ of The Confederate States Navy, the most successful armed commerce raider of the war. read more

The Alabama Crimson Tide refers to the 21 men and women varsity teams that represent the University of Alabama. The Crimson Tide teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I as a member of the Southeastern Conference (with the exception of rowing, which competes in the Big 12 Conference). read more