Alabama???

[SmokeyVol]

I heard stories about the crimson tide. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that come from certain fish and/or shrimp that wash up on shore every so often that cause a red tint to the water? I've also heard of a battle that took place and the blood of the dead caused the red tint?!? I'm guessing that neither one of these are correct. Anyway can someone tell me the history behind the name?

Also where did the d@mn :elephant: come into play? I'm totally lost on that one. :blink:

 

[GAVol]

I always thought that it was one of those things that came from a newspaper columnist. They wore reddish colored jerseys and the columnist said something about them "Coming down the field like a Crimson Tide".

This is a perfect opportunity for Yay Vols to jump in and add something positive . . .

 

[SmokeyVol]

Originally posted by GAVol@May 15, 2005 6:10 PM
I always thought that it was one of those things that came from a newspaper columnist.  They wore reddish colored jerseys and the columnist said something about them "Coming down the field like a Crimson Tide".

This is a perfect opportunity for Yay Vols to jump in and add something positive . . .

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That sounds more realistic.

 

[allvolinky]

I just always thought it stood for a big fat red elephant... :elephant:

 

[allvolinky]

Oh I meant to put big fat gay red elephant. :elephant: :yikes:

 

[milohimself]

*hastily moves from the proximity of allvolinky as it is about to be pelted with large crimson-colored stones*

 

[allvolinky]

those without "wins" cast the first stones....I guess i'm going to be pelted by tide fans.. :spank:

 

[IBleedOrange24/7]

Good question! Why are they crimson? Why the dang elephant and what does either have to do with another? Maybe local lakes have wakes that run red? African elephants run lose in bama? Beats me :question: .......I still cant figure out if Aub is a tiger or a war eagle? wuts with that? G'eezzz

 

[9296potsguy]

Originally posted by Smokey_Vol@May 15, 2005 6:06 PM
I've also heard of a battle that took place and the blood of the dead caused the red tint?!?

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That's from the "Bloody Pond" in the Battle of Shiloh (TN). Ask LIO since it's in her backyard.

 

[utvolpj]

Well, here are the Bama explanations of their mascot, colors.

Elephant

Colors

Now, please excuse me while I go shower after looking those things up. uke:

 

[dan4vols]

there is a phenomena known as an algae bloom that turns water red. however I see no significance towards the Bammers unless its possibly referring to the wet spots above full septic lines and/or fill lines, where alabama flags reflec causing a reddish tint in the surface.....what was the question?? B)

 

[SmokeyVol]

Originally posted by utvolpj@May 16, 2005 4:11 PM
Now, please excuse me while I go shower after looking those things up. uke:

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Thanks for taking one for the team! :bow:

 

[SmokeyVol]

Originally posted by IBleedOrange24/7@May 16, 2005 3:59 AM
I still cant figure out if Aub is a tiger or a war eagle? wuts with that? G'eezzz

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Thats another good question. :huh:

 

[milohimself]

I like to refer to Auburn as the Eagles-Tigers Monkeys-Ostrichs-Emus-Anteaters-Koalas

 

[TigersTalons]

An AU grad was injured during the civil war,he awoke to find an injured eagle on the battle field the only 2 survivors.He nursed it to health.It broke free during the Jawga game and circled the stadium and Au fans began the "WAR EAGLE"cry AU went on to win the game and the eagle died on the field..But no one know for certain..

 

[TigersTalons]

I keep getting booted so it's not as clearly typed as I would like!!

 

[milohimself]

Nah, that's a cool story.

 

[OWB]

Originally posted by TigersTalons@May 16, 2005 8:47 PM
An AU grad was injured during the civil war,he awoke to find an injured eagle on the battle field the only 2 survivors.He nursed it to health.It broke free during the Jawga game and circled the stadium and Au fans began the "WAR EAGLE"cry AU went on to win the game and the eagle died on the field..But no one know for certain..

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Too bad it wasn't a Do Do bird instead.

 

[milohimself]

How about this?

WAR PIGEON! COOOO!

 

[SmokeyVol]

How about a chicken hawk?!?!?! :dlol:

 

[volinbham]

The elephant is the mascot because Bama fans "never forget" things like perceived slights and former greatness.

:laugh1:

 

[GAVol]

I thought the elephant was to symbolize how much their football program had become a circus.

 

[TigersTalons]

:dlol:

Originally posted by GAVol@May 17, 2005 12:08 PM
I thought the elephant was to symbolize how much their football program had become a circus.

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i love it!!!!