If you're a college football fan, you also probably know Alabama's mascot is an elephant, and... what does that have to do with Crimson Tide? The answer, according to Alabama's athletics site ...

Alabama's adoption of an elephant as its mascot stems from a historical ... To his amazement, they appeared to have significantly increased in stature, almost as though they had doubled in size.

One question many people may be wondering is why Alabama, whose nickname is the Crimson Tide, has an elephant as their mascot. 12News has found the answer, along with where the Crimson Tide ...

In short — and to no surprise — Alabama's Crimson Tide nickname originates from the football program. The name is widely believed to have its origins ... Alabama's mascot is an elephant.