Tennessee fought hard, but Alabama earned a 52-24 victory last week.
The Crimson Tide got its 15th victory of the Nick Saban era over the Volunteers. Alabama fans provided energy at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and a haze of smoke happened at the end. Players, coaches, and fans of Tide football all lit cigars in celebration as Alabama enters the bye week at 7-1. It has some things to correct, but Saban is taking an opportunity to enjoy the moment.
Photos and videos surfaced on social media, capturing the celebration.
Robert Gillespie & Alabama’s RBs
About last night…. #smokeemifyougotem #RollTide #BAMABACKS pic.twitter.com/kmDljEY4Gf
— Robert Gillespie (@BAMACoachG) October 24, 2021
Jeff Allen & Jeremy Gsell, Alabama’s training staff
That’s 15 in a row with these two. Cannot believe I get to do this for a living! @makennahsdad pic.twitter.com/ihh90PYifO
— Jeremy Gsell (@gsell_jeremy) October 24, 2021
Bert Biffani, Alabama’s defensive analyst
#RollTide pic.twitter.com/rWpL8db8c5
— Bert Biffani (@CoachBertB) October 24, 2021
Chris Owens, Alabama OT
No mustard needed tonight in BDS #smokeemifyougotem pic.twitter.com/qnacxPO8UY
— Chris Owens (@BGChrisOwens) October 24, 2021
QB Bryce Young & WR John Metchie
A great win to a great rivalry. @abc3340 @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/SXZIxfbutW
— Jamie Hale (@JamieHaleSports) October 24, 2021
Tide players celebrating with cigars on the field
Alabama players celebrating victory cigars with fans. Check out the Phidarian Mathis dance too. pic.twitter.com/35aicp2Ic1
— Stephen M. Smith (@CoachingMSmith) October 24, 2021
Alabama players jumping into the stands to celebrate with students and fans. pic.twitter.com/4wK9gZlTZP
— Stephen M. Smith (@CoachingMSmith) October 24, 2021
Javion Cohen, Alabama OL
Great team win! OTTNO 🐘! #RollTide pic.twitter.com/YTfWW5KYFI
— Javion Cohen (@cnoivaj) October 24, 2021
Alabama DBs celebrating with cigars in student section
Ja’Corey Brooks, Alabama WR
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