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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.
The most distinctive of Alabama's traditions are almost always associated with football. The nickname Crimson Tide originated with the 1907 Iron Bowl, which occurred during or shortly after a particularly rainy day.