Big Al, the University of Alabama’s esteemed elephant mascot, is an engaging and charismatic presence known for his soft grey fur costume, prominent floppy ears, elongated trunk, and playful ...

Alabama fans got an elephant mascot at the Sugar Bowl against Penn State in 1975, but it wasn't technically "Big Al," and it was red. So a bit of a variation on Espey's take. (Courtesy of UA) ...

Nothing about No. 1 Alabama's nickname of "Crimson Tide" brings to mind the school's costumed elephant mascot, Big Al, no matter how hard you try. So how did one of college football's blue bloods ...

The debut of the beloved Big Al occurred during the 1980 Sugar Bowl. The inaugural wearer of the now-iconic costume was Hugh Dye, coinciding with Alabama's triumphant victory over Arkansas with a ...

Alabama Crimson Tide and Big Al. ... Whichever costumed mascot came first, Aubie and Big Al have maintained more decorum than many fans over the years.

SEC Nation was in Tuscaloosa for the pregame festivities, and Tim Tebow’s dog, Chunk, tried to meet Crimson Tide mascot Big Al. It’s safe to say, Chunk wasn’t quite sure what to make of the ...

Why is Alabama's mascot "Big Al" an elephant, you ask?. Well, the story goes all the way back to the 1930 National Championship team. Here's the story from Alabama's official website, rolltide.com ...

The University of Alabama athletics mascot, Big Al, made his way across town to catch some high school football playoff action as Tuscaloosa Academy took on Locust Fork.. The mother of one the ...

Goodbread: Alabama football mascot Big Al had to be removed from the field at Neyland Stadium in 1990. Here's why and how it happened.

No. 9 seed Alabama exited the NCAA tournament Saturday after getting crushed by No. 1 seed Villanova, 81-58. But it’s mascot, Big Al, was the real winner in the Crimson Tide’s short run in the ...

The University of Alabama athletics mascot, Big Al, made his way across town to catch some high school football playoff action as Tuscaloosa Academy took on Locust Fork. The mother of one the ...