Alabama Crimson Tide

The Alabama Crimson Tide is the nickname used to refer to the athletic teams of The University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school’s athletics program includes 18 varsity teams competing in NCAA Division I-FBS football and Southeastern Conference (SEC) competition.

History

Early history (1892–1921)

In 1892, Bully Hamilton became coach for what was then called “Athletic Department” at the University of Alabama. He changed its name from Athletic Department to “Crimson White” after their colors at that time. This lasted until 1907 when a student body vote determined that it be changed again; this time they settled on “Crimson Tide” which has been used ever since as the moniker for their sports teams. It wasn’t until 1921 when Wallace Wade came aboard as head coach did success start coming in waves with five conference championships between 1925 and 1930 along with an undefeated season in 1926 capped off by a Rose Bowl win over Washington 20-19 earning them national recognition for being one of top programs around country.

Rose Bowls and National Titles (1945–present)

During 1945 through 1965 period known affectionately as Bear Bryant era, Coach Paul W Bryant led team unprecedented heights winning six SEC titles while also making eight appearances bowl games including four straight appearances Rose bowl Game 1954 1958 1959 1962 all resulting victories securing three different National Championships during those same years 1955 1964 1965 respectively With increased success demand comes great responsibility quite literally case university had build bigger better stadium order accommodate people showing up watch play so 1971 construction began newly refurbished larger version Legion Field now capacity nearly 87 000 spectators Since then there have been other successful coaches like Gene Stallings Mike Dubose Dennis Franchione Nick Saban who continued lead crimson tide even greater successes As result modern day squad can boast nine more SEC titles most recent 2018 seven additional trips rose bowl game well course fourth national title 2009 under current head coach nick saba won once again washington huskies final score 37 21 thus giving alabama total twelve championships counting both conference national together