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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Southeastern Conference
Basketball: Southeastern Conference
School Colors Crimson and white
School Nickname An elephant named Big Al
Men Playing Varsity Sports 279 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 269 - 2%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 86
Basketball: 26
Baseball: 36
Cross Country/Track: 48
Other Sports: 158
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 45%
Basketball: 71%
Baseball: 57%
Cross Country/Track: 14%
Other Sports: 74%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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!”

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Athletics at University of Alabama

zgrace2015

Biology '15

5.0
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Traditions

The University of Alabama has a huge tradition of excellence in sports. We have fourteen national championships in football, six under Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. This year, we had championships in football, women's golf, and gymnastics. Students are able to purchase football tickets for only five dollars apiece, and all other sporting events are free to students.

May 28, 2012

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Athletics at University of Alabama

nlewis214

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '13

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Roll Tide

The University of Alabama is known mostly for the Football team and rightfully so. Alabama currently has 14 National Football Championships and is in the best conference in the nation, the SEC. The students come out and support and are filled with school spirit for every sport especially football and the school is dedicated to the support of all teams. Almost every sport has their own stadium and training facility on campus. Alumni and fans near and far come to tuscaloosa for home games making every game a spectacle.

May 23, 2012

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Athletics at University of Alabama

lalalou1

Finance '15

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ROLL TIDE!

14th National Championship this year. Need I say more?

Feb 19, 2012

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User rating for University of Alabama - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 31 user reviews.

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • 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
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • The Aquatic Center
  • Coleman Coliseum
  • Football Building
  • Hank Crisp Indoor Facility
  • The Student Recreation Center

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.

School Spirit

School spirit is all around the University of Alabama. Students are proud to say UA is their school. The colors of crimson and white are worn by many proud students and fans of Alabama. During football games or other athletic events, you can walk up to a complete stranger that has an Alabama shirt or hat on and say “Roll Tide,” and instantly you will get one back. During football season, school spirit is even surrounded by the town. Football is almost like a holiday here, and the students look forward to it all year. Sit in the student section during one football game, and the school spirit will make you an instant Bama fan. Roll Tide!

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.

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