As most college football fans are well aware, the Alabama Crimson Tide have a rich history in the sport, claiming 18 national championships, including six under head coach Nick Saban. If you're a ...

Today is World Elephant Day and while most Alabamians probably didn't know that, I bet most of you know how the University of Alabama came to have an elephant for a mascot.

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 prodigious size of ’Bama’s squad was on full display in a 64-0 rout, and the elephant imagery stuck. As with most college football origin stories, there are other theories.

Lee Corso picked Alabama to beat Wisconsin on Saturday night. Corso also said he wanted to get a live elephant named Dutchess, but was told it would cost $6,000. Obviously, amidst all the cutbacks ...

What is the Crimson Tide? Here's what you need to know of Alabama's unique moniker in college sports, as well as why its mascot is an elephant: ...

One elephant dressed up like legendary Crimson Tide coach Bear Bryant and showed off its kicking skills. It isn't exactly clear if the animal has been trained to do this or is simply reacting to ...

Roll tide. What Exactly Is a Crimson Tide? Hugh Roberts, sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald, is widely credited as being the first to use "Crimson Tide" to refer to Alabama's football team.