Bama, Bama, Bama............
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I find it very attractive and majestic. That elephant sure as hell could whip some tiger ass. :thefinger
What does the Elaphant symbolize? Serious question, I don't want any Auburn fans' reply. Well, on second thought, maybe a Tiger fans observation would be relavant
Crickets Chirping( Borrowed that one From Monk, I could not resist)
Hey Bobby I don't think they Know! HAHA!
The Crimson Tide is Named after Red algae that Tamed Most of the Land at one time, when viewed from afar it resembled A Crimson Sea! As far as the Elephant I aint Real sure but I've got Postulations ( That's Auburn Fer Idear!)
Hey Bobby I don't think they Know! HAHA!
The Crimson Tide is Named after Red algae that Tamed Most of the Land at one time, when viewed from afar it resembled A Crimson Sea! As far as the Elephant I aint Real sure but I've got Postulations ( That's Auburn Fer Idear!)
Just Busting the Old Perverbial Balls there Bama! Keep in Touch! If you don't Call me I get Worried you don't like me no more
I wish your butt was gonna be in T-town this weekend! Damn! I'm ready to have a couple of Beers Witcha!
I wish your butt was gonna be in T-town this weekend! Damn! I'm ready to have a couple of Beers Witcha!
Sorry for the no call. I have been so busy as of late. I have a huge paper due soon so that is taking up a ton of my time. If I have time I will call tonight, if not then tommorrow.
I will tell the story of the elephant later on, got to run now.
I will tell the story of the elephant later on, got to run now.
Largo, I can but I would have to ditch the new lady in me scope, So I think your Chit out o luck! Unless you want to play Sunday at Cullman Municipal Golf Course! Holla At me via Email Manyanna!
Story of the Elephant
Story of the Elephant
The Origin of the Elephant:
The story of how Alabama became associated with the "elephant" goes back to the 1930 season when Coach Wallace Wade had assembled a great football team.
On October 8, 1930, sports writer Everett Strupper of the Atlanta Journal wrote a story of the Alabama-Mississippi game he had witnessed in Tuscaloosa four days earlier. Strupper wrote, "That Alabama team of 1930 is a typical Wade machine, powerful, big, tough, fast, aggressive, well-schooled in fundamentals, and the best blocking team for this early in the season that I have ever seen. When those big brutes hit you I mean you go down and stay down, often for an additional two minutes.
"Coach Wade started his second team that was plenty big and they went right to their knitting scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against one of the best fighting small lines that I have seen. For Ole Miss was truly battling the big boys for every inch of ground.
"At the end of the quarter, the earth started to tremble, there was a distant rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, 'Hold your horses, the elephants are coming,' and out stamped this Alabama varsity.
"It was the first time that I had seen it and the size of the entire eleven nearly knocked me cold, men that I had seen play last year looking like they had nearly doubled in size."
Strupper and other writers continued to refer to the Alabama linemen as "Red Elephants," the color referring to the crimson jerseys.
The 1930 team posted an overall 10-0 record. It shut out eight opponents and allowed only 13 points all season while scoring 217. The "Red Elephants" rolled over Washington State 24-0 in the Rose Bowl and were declared National Champions.
Courtesy of the U of Alabama
Story of the Elephant
The Origin of the Elephant:
The story of how Alabama became associated with the "elephant" goes back to the 1930 season when Coach Wallace Wade had assembled a great football team.
On October 8, 1930, sports writer Everett Strupper of the Atlanta Journal wrote a story of the Alabama-Mississippi game he had witnessed in Tuscaloosa four days earlier. Strupper wrote, "That Alabama team of 1930 is a typical Wade machine, powerful, big, tough, fast, aggressive, well-schooled in fundamentals, and the best blocking team for this early in the season that I have ever seen. When those big brutes hit you I mean you go down and stay down, often for an additional two minutes.
"Coach Wade started his second team that was plenty big and they went right to their knitting scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against one of the best fighting small lines that I have seen. For Ole Miss was truly battling the big boys for every inch of ground.
"At the end of the quarter, the earth started to tremble, there was a distant rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, 'Hold your horses, the elephants are coming,' and out stamped this Alabama varsity.
"It was the first time that I had seen it and the size of the entire eleven nearly knocked me cold, men that I had seen play last year looking like they had nearly doubled in size."
Strupper and other writers continued to refer to the Alabama linemen as "Red Elephants," the color referring to the crimson jerseys.
The 1930 team posted an overall 10-0 record. It shut out eight opponents and allowed only 13 points all season while scoring 217. The "Red Elephants" rolled over Washington State 24-0 in the Rose Bowl and were declared National Champions.
Courtesy of the U of Alabama
To add to the others, in that 1930 Rose Bowl the Alabama players luggage was marked with red elephant labels on the bags to identify. Therefore came Big Al as the mascot.
Also long ago in Bama lore, one of the announcers commented that the Alabama football team is rolling up and down the field like a big Crimson Tide. H ence the nickname and the best opening kickoff in college football
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLL
TIDE
ROLL
From the Football Capitol of the South and Home of National Championships
:thefinger :moon:
Also long ago in Bama lore, one of the announcers commented that the Alabama football team is rolling up and down the field like a big Crimson Tide. H ence the nickname and the best opening kickoff in college football
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLL
TIDE
ROLL
From the Football Capitol of the South and Home of National Championships
:thefinger :moon:
A visiting professor at university of alabama is giving a seminar on the supernatural. To get a feel for his audience, he asks: "How many people here believe in ghosts?" About 90 students raise their hands. "Well that's a good start. Out of those of you who believe in ghosts, do any of you think you've ever seen a ghost?" About 40 students raise their hands. "Thats really good. I'm really glad you take this seriously. Has anyone here ever talked to a ghost?" 15 students raise their hands. "That's a great response. Has anyone here ever touched a ghost?" 3 students raise their hands. "That's fantastic. But let me ask you one question further.... Have any of you ever made love to a ghost?" One student in the back raises his hand. The professor is astonished. He takes off his glasses, takes a step back, and say's "Son, all of the years I've been giving this lecture, no one has ever claimed to have slep with a ghost. What is your name?" The student replies "bamamaniac." The professor say's "Well bamamaniac, you've got to come up here and tell us about your experience."
bamamaniac replies with a nod and begins to make his way up to the podium. The professor say's "Well, tell us what it is like to have sex with a ghost?" bamamaniac replies "Ghost?!? I thought you said goats."
bamamaniac replies with a nod and begins to make his way up to the podium. The professor say's "Well, tell us what it is like to have sex with a ghost?" bamamaniac replies "Ghost?!? I thought you said goats."
