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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
School Colors
Crimson and white
School Mascot
An elephant named Big Al
Men Playing Varsity Sports
278 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
247 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
Football is almost a religion in Alabama. It’s a tradition that takes over the school and even the town. Students count down the days until the fall in anticipation of the start of the football frenzy. People from all over pack into the Bryant-Denny Stadium for every home game to show their Crimson Pride. Football game days are a statewide holiday in Alabama. If you’re not a football fan, don’t fret. All you have to do is experience just one Bama game in the student section and you will be changed. The game is not the only fun part about football. There are parties, bar and restaurant specials, bands, and new people to meet. Game days are a tradition on this campus that will never get dull. Football is not the only sport Bama takes pride in. The baseball, basketball, and gymnastics teams are always ranked high. If you’re a fan, you won’t have a problem showing your support since admission is free to students. All you have to do is to show your Action Card. Try Bama’s IM sports if you’re interested in playing. There are plenty to choose from, and there are teams for men, women, and both. No matter what sport you’re a fan of, Bama’s athletics won’t let you down. If you’re going to be a true fan, be prepared to yell, “Roll Tide!” Students Speak Out
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Football is a religion. Tuscaloosa...
Football is a religion. Tuscaloosa is known as a drinking town with a football problem. We take great pride in all of our varsity sports (basketball, baseball, softball, and gymnastics), and IM sports are popular year-round. I hear that a lot of people in campus organizations that I’m involved with participate in things like ultimate Frisbee, soccer, softball, flag football, and other IM sports. |
Anonymous says: |
Football, football, and football....
Football, football, and football. In the fall, Tide fans are full of spirit and tradition. Mark your calendar—every Saturday will be booked for Alabama football. Roll Tide! |
Anonymous says: |
There are plenty of athletic...
There are plenty of athletic activities on campus! We have a huge Recreational Center where you can work out and sign up to participate in IM sports. I am sure that you have heard of our football tradition, but the basketball games are also a lot of fun. There is always something going on with University of Alabama athletics! |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are a great way to get...
Sports are a great way to get involved and meet people. Football games are the highlight of the year. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports carry huge weight...
Varsity sports carry huge weight statewide and serves as a factor in bringing students together. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Dodgeball
- Flag Football
- Holiday
- Horseshoes
- Kickball
- Punt Pass Kick
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
- Wiffleball
Club Sports
- Bowling
- Climbing
- Crew
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Ice Hockey
- Kayaking
- Lacrosse (men's and women's)
- Paintball
- Racquetball
- Rugby
- Skeet Shooting
- Soccer (men's and women's)
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Tri-athlete
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Waterskiing
- Wheelchair basketball
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Coleman Coliseum - UA’s basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics teams play at Coleman Coliseum, which also hosts concerts and speeches. Travis Tritt filmed his “Bible-Belt” country music video here.
- Football Building - The Athletic Department’s administrators and UA’s football coaches can be found here, as well as a number of advanced facilities like rehabilitation and training services.
- Hank Crisp Indoor Facility - The Hank Crisp Indoor Facility has tennis courts and the tennis players lounge area. There’s also a 110-yard football practice field. This facility is one of the largest of its kind in the country.
- The Aquatic Center - The Aquatic Center has an Olympic-sized pool that has diving facilities and a weight room. Also, swimming lessons are offered in the Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center is free for all students with a valid Action Card.
- The Student Recreation Center - Home to most of UA’s intramural sports, the Rec’s facilities include hardwood courts for various needs, racquetball and squash courts, a suspended jogging track, a 25-yard pool, a weight room, waterslides, a lazy river, shower facilities, dressing rooms with lockers, saunas, and steam rooms.
Athletic Fields
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Sam Bailey Stadium, Sewell-Thomas Stadium, soccer field, softball stadium, The Rec (IM) fields, varsity tennis courts
Getting Tickets
Getting student tickets for UA athletic events is probably the easiest thing to do on this campus. Students can simply get into any event by showing their Action Card, except for football games. Getting football tickets consists of a little more work, but not much. All students have to do is sign up for football tickets online (www.rolltide.com). The student package consists of one ticket for every home football game, and the package costs $35. This is a great deal since these tickets are usually sold around campus at extremely higher prices.
Most Popular Sports
Football is by far the most popular sport at UA. It’s not only a popular sport, but it’s a tradition. All other sports take a backseat to football, but basketball and gymnastics gather a pretty big crowd, as well.
Best Place to Take a Walk
The Quad, the Rec
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