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Alabama Football: Why Big Al is the best mascot in college sports

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Alabama football has the best mascot in college athletics

There is a lot that separates college sports from the pros. One staple of NCAA athletics is iconic mascots. Whether it’s a live animal, a person dressed up or a costume of any kind, college teams have some iconic mascots. Just like with most things, Alabama football has the best.

In a recent ranking of college mascots, Big Al was ranked 20th. He was placed behind other SEC staples like Aubie, Uga, Smokey and Mike the Tiger.