<p>@ucbalumnus From what I’ve seen in the UA Facebook groups. It’s a mix of OOS students wanting a big SEC school experience, getting away from home, football (did I mention FOOTBALL???), and the rich tradition of being a member of Tide Nation. Where else can you, at anytime (I’ve had it happen to me at the Atlanta airport, and at a stop light here in Northern VA), for a perfect stranger to let out a loud “Roll Tide” at you in greeting?</p>