The Alabama Yell Crew’s Meat Pole is a tradition that was started in the early 1970s by Shorty Price.  Mr. Price was described as a very colorful character that bled crimson.  Price would walk the aisles of Legion Field and Bryant-Denny Stadium with a pole carrying the pennant of that season's defeated opponents to date.  Price was also one of the more notable characters in state politics, making several bids for governor of the state of Alabama.

The Meat Pole's presence was sporadic through the 1980s and the tradition ended entirely in 1993, making what was then its last appearance (complete with 13 pennants) at the USF&G Sugar Bowl National Championship Game. 

Finally, in 2002, the Alabama Yell Crew officially resurrected one of the more popular traditions of Alabama Football.  There are many superstitions that go along with the Meat Pole and all must be strictly observed.  Each defeated opponent's pennant is placed on the AYC Meat Pole during the Rammer Jammer cheer.