January 1, 2010 has brought in not only a new year, but new fabric too, and J&O Fabrics is excited to list this latest addition of tailgate fleece to our Alabama Crimson Tide Collegiate collection.

The team originally rose to prominence following their 1922 victory win over Penn and the building of a dynasty after then coach Wallace Wade led the University of Alabama football team to the Rose Bowl win over Washington. The teams newfound popularity had students, football players, and fans alike from the Northeast enrolling at Alabama at such a rate that by 1930, over one-their of the student body was from out-of-state.

Today, “Bama” as it is affectionately called, competes in NCAA Football Subdivision as a member of the Southeastern Conference and is one of the most storied and decorated programs in NCAA history. Since beginning play in 1892, the program has claimed 12 national championships, and its seven consensus national championships rank second only to Notre Dame’s eight. Despite multiple national and conference championships, it was not until 2009 that an Alabama player received a Heisman Trophy, when running back Mark Ingram became the university’s first winner.

Alabama has won 26 conference championships and has made an NCAA-record 57 postseason bowl appearances. Other NCAA records include eight perfect, undefeated and untied, seasons, 22 10-game win streaks, and 17 seasons with a 10-0 start. The program is second only to the Oklahoma Sooners with 30 10–win seasons, and second only to the USC Trojans with 31 bowl victories. The Crimson Tide leads the SEC West Division with seven division titles and seven appearances in the SEC Championship Game. They also hold a winning record against every current and former SEC school to date.

Alabama currently plays their home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium and if you are looking for where all the tailgating action is prior to our even during and after the game, one of the primary party locations is on “The Quad,” which is located a couple of blocks east of the stadium.

CRIMSON TIDE TAILGATING CHECKLIST

1. Tickets
2. Coolers and plenty of beer
3.Grilling food and snacks
4. Condiments: salt and pepper
5. Portable chairs, tables, etc.
6. Napkins, Paper Towels, and wet wipes
7. Cooking utensils, plastic silverware and plates
8. Ice Radio and TV Karioke Machine
9. Binoculars and camera
10.Bottle Opener/Corkscrew
11. Plastic garbage bags
12. Plastic Containers and/or Ziploc bags
13. Matches, lighter fluid, charcoal or propane
14. Aluminum Foil
15. Long Extention Cord
16. Pop-up Tent Football
17. Discoball Headphones for game
18. Gallon of water
19. Buns/Bread
20. Grill Duct tape
21. Victory cigar

And last but not least, your J&O purchased Alabama Crimson Tide Cotton, Flannel, Fleece or Vinyl.

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