Crimson Tikes: Black Hoodie of Death Strikes Again

You may remember a couple of weeks ago when Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz referred to the black pullover that Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer wears as the "Black Hoodie of Death."

Well, Alabama beat Missouri, and then it claimed another victim on Saturday when the Crimson Tide won its Third Saturday in October rivalry game with Tennessee 37-20, and then broke out the traditional victory cigars. In the process, Alabama became the first SEC program to defeat four straight ranked opponents on four consecutive weekends.

DeBoer isn't superstitious, but obviously isn't going to mess with a good thing: “I told the guys not to get any ashes on it."

What's it's real power? Glad you asked ...

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"Crimson Tikes" is the brainchild of Anthony Sisco, who is passionate about all things Crimson Tide. Although his career paths have taken him in different directions, the cartoon centered around Alabama athletics has been a labor of love for the past few years.

He and his wife live in Hickory Flat, Ga., where they raised two kids and a multitude of pets. He attended Alabama through its distance learning program to study writing and literature. Although Sisco still loves to visit Tuscaloosa whenever possible (the self-described lifelong zealot of Alabama football considers the campus "hallowed ground."

Originally out of Huntsville, his background includes two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Monterrey, Calif.; plus 30 years of full and lay ministry that stretched from Atlanta all the way up to New England. Mix in 20 years of various entrepreneurial pursuits and you’ll see hints of what he describes as spiritual insights and philosophical musings, all with a Peanuts-type approach to the Crimson Tide.”

Sisco's compilation books include: “Crimson Tikes - The Tradition Rolls On,” “Bouncing Back,” “Out of Order” and “The Best of Crimson Tikes.” His latest is "Bama Fans Only" and can be ordered at www.anthonysisco.com.

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