Always a Crimson Tide: Players, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for Alabama Football

Becoming part of the Crimson Tide is about a lot more than simply attending the University of Alabama. It is a lifelong emotional bond nurtured by a top-notch education and days spent cementing friendships at various Tuscaloosa landmarks...Dreamland Bar-B-Que, the Waysider, Rama Jama s, and other popular spots.
And then there s the football team: With 13 national championships, 22 SEC titles, and numerous All-Americans to its credit, Alabama boasts one of America s most-storied programs. Memories of Saturdays at Bryant-Denny are rich and colorful: the Denny Chimes, the RV armada, the Rammer Jammer chant, the cheerleaders, the Million Dollar Band...no wonder football plays such a central role in the mindset of Alabama alums.
Always a Crimson Tide is the ultimate compendium of everything that is special about the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and Crimson Tide football. In this entertaining book, dozens of former players and coaches share their favorite memories. From Joe Namath to Ozzie Newsome to Jay Barker, Crimson Tide greats from across the decades recall what it was like playing in Tuscaloosa. Fans will relish stories about the greatest moments, games, and teams from more than a century of competition as well as recollections of the University of Alabama s best hangouts, landmarks, and traditions.
The message is clear: once a Crimson Tide...always a Crimson Tide.