| NEWS On this date in Crimson Tide history: (The campaign that ultimately led to Saban's move to Tuscaloosa.)

[TerryP]

March 4, 2002: Director of Athletics Mal Moore officially launched the Crimson Tradition Fund, an initiative that ultimately raised more than $150 million for athletic facility upgrades. Nearly every facility was were upgraded following the campaign, which was completed in 2006. It also served as a key precursor to eventually hiring Nick Saban as head coach of the football program.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Mal moore. 1976 .....Mal did me a big favor once...my seats were on east side..and he moved my seats to west side (shady...when you get older you know why that's so important). ....i didnt have tide total points...and he did anyway....thanks Mal