Retro Roll Tide CrewneckThe 1907 football game between Alabama and Auburn was marked by Alabama's heroic effort to hold heavily favored Auburn to a 6 6 tie. In writing about the game, Birmingham Age Herald sports editor Hugh Roberts coined the term "Crimson Tide," stating that the Alabama team looked like a tidal wave covered in the red mud. And the rest is history. Brought to you in partnership with College Vault. Products are mocked up on a size S. Graphics may appear