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Crimson tide has dual meaning. The Crimson tide is what it's called when a perticular type of sea weed dies and all comes up on shore (the sea weed is a deep red) this happens along the gulf coast, including Alabama.
Why Alabama is Called the Crimson Tide. Up until the year 1906, the sports team from University of Alabama was referred to as either the varsity or Crimson White, referring to the school colors; then, in 1906, Hugh Roberts used the phrase Crimson Tide when he was describing a game against Auburn in Birmingham that was played in red mud.