The University of Alabama was shut down on Wednesday due to severe spring weather in the Tuscaloosa area. The Crimson Tide still planned to hold practice football practice, however.
Alabama offensive guard Ross Pierschbacher has the most “Bama” answer ever when asked about having practice under such circumstances.
First question to Ross Pierschbacher
"Schools closed. Why are you here?"
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) April 5, 2017
This is not to make light of the dangerous weather situation in Alabama; Tuscaloosa has experienced more than its fair share of weather-related tragedy in recent years, including a devastating tornado in 2011 which killed 64 people.