| MBB/WBB Alabama Basketball to Honor Cameron Luke “Fluffopotamus” Ratliff on Opening Night

[1CrimsonTider]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama basketball will honor Cameron Luke Ratliff in between the season-opening doubleheader on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at approximately 7:40 p.m. CT. Ratliff, affectionately known as "Fluffopotamus" or "Fluff," was an active student leader and president of Crimson Chaos, who passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 23.

The Wadesboro, N.C. native often stood out in the crowd of fans with his trademark plaid jacket and positive contributions to the game-day experience at Alabama sporting events. As an unofficial member of the men's basketball team, Ratliff attended every game during the 2020-21 season and all but one in a 45-game span.

The recognition will pay tribute to Ratliff and will conclude with the presentation of a plaid jacket to the new Crimson Chaos president, a tradition that will continue to take place in Ratliff's honor.

Alabama Basketball to Honor Cameron Luke “Fluffopotamus” Ratliff on Opening Night - University of Alabama Athletics

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama basketball will honor Cameron Luke Ratliff in between the season-opening doubleheader on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at approximately 7:40 p.m. CT.

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[1CrimsonTider]

What do you think, is Luke the Short Price of our generation for basketball fans?

 

[alabama mike]

IN my opinion this is a wonderful tribute to a young man that was passionate about Alabama basketball. He died much too young from COVID.

 

[OldPlayer]

What do you think, is Luke the Short Price of our generation for basketball fans?

Not even close. Fluff was a positive fan who got other fans to cheer. Shorty was a drunk who too often had fans cheering just to see him get drunker.

 

[BamaFan334]

IN my opinion this is a wonderful tribute to a young man that was passionate about Alabama basketball. He died much too young from COVID.

Yep, it's easy being passionate about Alabama football, but being that passionate after a number of sub-par years really shows dedication. Atleast in my mind it does for a younger person not privy to years of success.

 

[rick4bama]

Just heard about him and then he pass away. Great thing for his family and the school.

 

[TerryP]

I'm not knocking Bryan's suggestion here. I know it'll mean the world to his family. (I wonder if his mother and family will make it down to Tuscaloosa?)

If I were in town, I'd be there. One issue. Am I the only one who looks at their closet and realizes they don't own a single thing that's plaid?