But as is the case with all celebrations in college athletics, the story behind the Crimson Crane kick is much deeper than ...

Nelson's performance was ignited by a powerful dunk, after which he celebrated with the "Crimson Crane" pose popularized by Alabama football players. AUBURN, Ala. — When Grant Nelson revived the ...

That was the "Crimson Crane," which the Alabama football team popularized during the 2021 football season. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl wasn't amused by the gesture, asking referees to call a ...

Alabama basketball forward Grant Nelson brought the "Crimson Crane" back home against Auburn. A celebration that emerged in Alabama football's 2022 season with players like John Metchie III and ...

AUBURN, Ala. — While on the road Saturday afternoon, Alabama basketball forward Grant Nelson brought the "Crimson Crane" back home against Auburn. A celebration that emerged in Alabama football ...

Nelson's performance was ignited by a powerful dunk, after which he celebrated with the "Crimson Crane" pose popularized by Alabama football players. AUBURN, Ala. — When Grant Nelson revived the ...

Even though the crimson crane originated with the 2021 Alabama football team succeeding, it has persisted, often by opposing teams after beating Alabama. That occurred earlier this season.

the celebration popularized by Alabama football players John Metchie III and Jameson Williams in 2021 was inspired by the iconic crane kick from the end of the movie "The Karate Kid.” ...

I don’t know. I just did it.” Mirrored after the crane kick from “the Karate Kid,” the pose became popular for Alabama football in 2021. Since then, it has become more common to see ...