“When Hannah B. gave the ‘Roll Tide’ toast, I think a little bit of me was like ‘I already love her,’ ” one contestant said. In all, an unofficial study by The Republic counted 11 ...

Ahead of Alabama vs. North Carolina in the Sweet 16, Barkley actually picked the Tide pregame and punctuated it with a "Roll Tide." Alabama, of course, went on a to stun the 1-seeded Tar Heels.

The first new plane arrived Jan. 12 and will soon be dubbed the new "Roll Tide" following a transfer of heritage and retirement ceremony on base Friday. First of 8 new planes lands at 908th.