As most college football fans are well aware, the Alabama Crimson Tide have a rich history in the sport, claiming 18 national championships, including six under head coach Nick Saban.

Like most states, Alabama has lots of designated symbols, such as a state flower – the camellia – and bird – yellowhammer. But did you know our state honors several insects, as well?

Maybe if Alabama purchased a live pachyderm, it would goad Auburn into buying a live tiger that might eat its pesky birds.

SEC Nation was in Tuscaloosa for the pregame festivities, and Tim Tebow’s dog, Chunk, tried to meet Crimson Tide mascot Big Al. It’s safe to say, Chunk wasn’t quite sure what to make of the ...

Alabama's unofficial mascot from 1930 through the 1970s was an elephant, though Big Al did not make his debut until the 1979 Sugar Bowl game vs. Penn State (a 14-7) victory by Paul "Bear" Bryant's ...

The Alabama Crimson Tide are playing in their first Final Four ever in Arizona. Here's why they have an elephant as their mascot on the sidelines.

Alabama's unofficial mascot from 1930 through the 1970s was an elephant, though Big Al did not make his debut until the 1979 Sugar Bowl game vs. Penn State (a 14-7) victory by Paul "Bear" Bryant's ...

With the Crimson Tide comfortably ahead, Alabama mascot Big Al got the go-ahead to breakout out the popcorn costume to troll Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin.

Here are High School on SI's top 10 high school mascots in Alabama (vote in the poll below to pick your favorite): The poll will close at 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, Sept. 11. 1.

The Alabama poll will post Oct. 3 on highschool.si.com and stay open through Oct. 10. Here are the top 10 high school mascots in Alabama: Alabama School for the Deaf Silent Warriors ...