On Saturday, September 20, 2014, Florida played Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in a SEC matchup. Because of Bama turnovers, Florida was in the game until the third quarter but Alabama cruised to a 42-21 victory. This blog entry features scenes taken around the University of Alabama campus during game day activities.
I knew there would be color around campus as Alabama features Crimson and White and Florida Blue and Orange. What I was hoping for was a bright sunny day and the weather didn't disappoint. The colors on campus were bright and vivid.
While the colors were vivid this day, the memories of trips to Tuscaloosa were just as vivid. The gameday experience is more than a football game. It is about sharing good times with friends and retracing steps taken with dad on trips to Tuscaloosa. It is seeing the familiar landmarks on the way to the game and getting a little sad to see traditional gameday eating establishments no longer in business. Like parents marking the growth charts of their children on door casings, Alabama football has been a history marker for my family. I am sure passionate football fans feel the same way about the teams they follow too.
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Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Bryant-Denny Stadium GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Tailgating at the QuadTailgating at the Quad on gameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Tailgating at the QuadTailgating at the Quad on gameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Ferguson Center University of AlabamaThe Ferguson Center and Crimson Promenade on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
SEC TailgatingFlorida Gator fans tailgate at the Quad on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Denny ChimesDenny Chimes at the Quad on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday outside of Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 before the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Millon Dollar BandThe University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayGameday on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Bryant Denny Stadium SunsetSunset at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Bryant Denny Stadium SunsetSunset at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 during the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayOutside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 after the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayOutside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 after the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.
Alabama Football GamedayOutside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 20,2014 after the Florida-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa,Alabama.