The Alabama Crimson Tide departed for Miami this afternoon, and I went out to the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport to wish them farwell.

A crowd of the Crimson Tide faithful gathered in the cold to catch a glimpse of the Tide players as the team boarded the plane for Miami in advance of Monday's BCS National Championship Game. The team is due to arrive in Miami this evening; several practice sessions and media events are on this weekend's schedule.

I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see the Tide defeat Notre Lame...oh, excuse me, Notre Dame Monday night and bring home national championship #15 to Tuscaloosa. Roll Tide! Check out a few of the pics I snapped below.

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