How big of an Alabama fan is Zack Smartt? He was willing to endure 10.5 hours of a tattoo needle creating what could be considered one of the greatest Alabama Crimson Tide tats in Roll Tide history. This isn’t your normal fan.
“Roll Tide isn’t a slogan, motto, or war cry… it’s a way of life! ROLL TIDE FOR LIFE!!,” Zack tell us.
The tattoo, inked by Mike McMahon with All or Nothing Tattoo in Atlanta, speaks for itself.
He happened to come across this post on BC and felt compelled to tell his tat story.
“I saw your gallery of fan tattoos. If you like sports tattoos, then you may enjoy my “Tide-Too” done by Mike McMahon with All or Nothing Tattoo in Atlanta, GA. I’m a 4th generation Bama fan and I now proudly wear my colors for life! ROLL TIDE!!”
Of course we had questions for our new Bama football hero. His answers:
1- The tattoo cost $1,200 after a $500 discount for artist exposure… price should have been $1,700.
2- It took 10.5 hours over 3 sessions. (1st was 4 hours,
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