The Alabama Crimson Tide football team had their big day at the White House yesterday.
Having perhaps a bigger day were the scores of Alabama politicians and politicos who live in Washington D.C. or who traveled up to take part in the festivities.
The event lit up social media with images like the one above. So, I captured a lot of them and put them in a story. Check out photos galore from Alabama’s visit to the White House below.
A big credit to Head Coach Nick Saban, who reportedly told his players it is an honor to visit the White House no matter who is occupying it.
Also credit to punter J.K. Scott who was seen gathering players around the president to offer a word of prayer. See below.
It sure seemed like they were praying for/over the commander-in-chief, which… wow. How many faithful grown ups would take it upon ourselves to do that?
Don’t worry, Auburn folks. We’ll get ’em next year. Wait, didn’t we get them last year?
(this post is being updated throughout the morning, so if you have a good photo from yesterday, send it on!)
Kicker J.K. Scott gathers teammates for prayer with President Trump (H/T Mike Dubberly at Fox 6)
Trending video from the live pool feed of @AlabamaFTBL White House visit: punter J.K. Scott & other #Bama players asking to pray for @realDonaldTrump following the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/U1aUkeBvpa
— MikeDubberlyGDA (@MikeDubberlyGDA) April 10, 2018
Sen. Doug Jones
It's not every day you get to see Coach Saban and the entire @AlabamaFTBL team at the White House ... but somehow it feels like this does happen nearly every *year* #RollTide pic.twitter.com/zmQUoC3JPm
— Doug Jones (@SenDougJones) April 10, 2018
Congressman Robert Aderholt
It was great to join Coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide at the White House for their almost annual celebration at the White House today. #RollTide #NationalChampions pic.twitter.com/VidLdjUWsO
— Rep. Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) April 10, 2018
Congressman Bradley Byrne
Loved being at the @WhiteHouse today to celebrate @UofAlabama’s 17th National Championship! #RollTide pic.twitter.com/cHdX5YA4Iv
— Rep. Bradley Byrne (@RepByrne) April 10, 2018
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby w/ Congresswoman Terri Sewell
ALGOP Chairman (and fellow good sport) Terry Lathan with Congressman Mike Rogers
Always good to see @RepMikeRogersAL and even better at the White House #alpolitics #MAGA í ½í¹Œí ¼í¿½í ¼í·ºí ¼í·¸í ½í°˜ pic.twitter.com/1HSO2mmN7x
— Terry Lathan (@ChairmanLathan) April 10, 2018
Mr. Alabama himself, R.B. Walker
No to be out done, Clay Ryan
My friend and mentor, Jeff Emerson
State Rep. Terri Collins with her Alabama Legislature pals, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Congressman Mo Brooks, and more.