Auburn fan’s shirt hurled at Nate Oats becomes signed NIL gold for Alabama

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If Alabama knows anything, it’s how to get the last laugh.

The Crimson Tide won a thrilling game over the weekend on the road against the Auburn Tigers to pull ahead in the SEC standings and earn a huge victory over their rival — the second year in a row at Neville Arena.

As is always the case when the Tide hits The Plains, there is no love lost for the team wearing Crimson. On Coach Oats‘ way down the tunnel, an orange shirt was launched in his direction, which Oats hilariously picked up and carried into the locker room.

Now, UA’s Yea Alabama NIL collective has found a creative way to raise some funds — and draw Auburn’s ire — using the shirt Oats picked up.

It has been signed by the entire team, along with Oats himself, and is up for auction on the website through the end of this week.

At the time of writing, bidding was already up to $1,300 with 13 people throwing their hat in the ring. Bidding will continue through Thursday, February 12, and one lucky fan will wind up with a very unique piece of Tide Hoops history.

Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.

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