University of Alabama athletics
| Alabama Crimson Tide | |
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| University | University of Alabama |
| Conference |
Southeastern Conference Big 12 Conference |
| NCAA | Division I – FBS |
| Athletic director | Greg Byrne |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Varsity teams | 21 |
| Football stadium | Bryant–Denny Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Coleman Coliseum |
| Baseball stadium | Sewell–Thomas Stadium |
| Softball stadium | Rhoads Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Alabama Soccer Stadium |
| Natatorium | Alabama Aquatics Center |
| Other arenas | Alabama Tennis Stadium Bailey Track Stadium Black Warrior River Foster Auditorium Ol' Colony Golf Complex Pritchett Running Park |
| Mascot | Big Al |
| Nickname | Crimson Tide |
| Fight song | Yea Alabama |
| Colors | Crimson and White |
| Website | www |
The Alabama Crimson Tide refers to the 21 men and women varsity teams that represent the University of Alabama. The Crimson Tide teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I as a member of the Southeastern Conference (with the exception of rowing, which competes in the Big 12 Conference). In 2002, Sports Illustrated named Alabama the No. 26 best collegiate sports program in America. Athletics facilities on the campus include the 101,821-seat Bryant–Denny Stadium, named after football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and former University President George Denny, 15,316-seat Coleman Coliseum, Foster Auditorium, Sewell–Thomas Stadium, the Alabama Soccer Stadium, the Sam Bailey Track Stadium, the Ol' Colony Golf Complex, the Alabama Aquatic Center, and the Alabama Tennis Stadium.
Alabama has won team national championships in the following NCAA Division I varsity sports as of 2016[update]:
The two main rivalries for the program are those with Auburn University and the University of Tennessee. The rivalry with the Auburn Tigers is especially heated, as the two compete annually in nearly all sports. The annual football meeting, nicknamed the Iron Bowl, is considered among the most intense college football rivalries, as well as one of the top rivalries in all sports according to Sports Illustrated and ESPN. Other rivalries include those against Mississippi State University in baseball and basketball (Alabama–Mississippi State rivalry), Louisiana State University in football (Alabama–LSU rivalry), the University of Mississippi in football (Alabama–Ole Miss rivalry), the University of Florida in softball, and the University of Georgia in gymnastics.
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