Why does alabama say roll tide?

The University of Alabama is a school with many traditions. This article describes several of these traditions. Contents. [hide]. 1 Football. 1.1 Beginnings of football at Alabama; 1.2 The Crimson Tide; 1.3 The Elephant. 2 The Million Dollar Band. 2.1 Naming of the Million Dollar Band; 2.2 Directors of the Million Dollar Band. read more

"Roll Tide" is the official rally chant of the Crimson Tide, and Alabama fans greet one another with the two-word catchphrase throughout the NCAA football season. read more

The last words of the song, "Roll Tide!", have become the standard cheer, greeting, and farewell among Alabama fans. The fight song, as played today, has been shortened to begin with the words "Yea Alabama"; however, the original version had a verse that went at the beginning. read more