(Nashville, Tenn.) While summer is still in full swing, soon the beloved season of football will be here. And when it does, games become events and being a fan becomes religion and lifestyle.

For fans of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, living the Bama lifestyle year-round is a must. In Crimson Nation (ISBN: 1401601901, $24.99, Rutledge Hill Press) author and sports broadcaster Eli Gold journeys through Alabama football’s 20 most memorable moments. From national championships, to Paul “Bear” Bryant, to rivalries and more, these memories are rejuvenated with the same clarity and fervor that fans have come to love as they listen to football on the radio.

Legendary teams such as Alabama’s are built by legendary people. The leadership and influence of Bear Bryant is just one of many examples of this given in the book. Bryant’s personal story of his experience at Alabama is told, along with his part in each one of these 20 memorable moments. Other coaches and players features include Joe Namath, Johnny Musso, Kenny Stabler, Gene Stallings, Jay Barker, Harry Gilmer, Don Hutson and other names that are recognized by sports fans all over the country and have become infamous at the University of Alabama.

Broadcaster Eli Gold is best known as The Voice of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, where for nearly 20 years he has provided the play-by-play for listening fans. Gold also hosts NASCAR Live, a weekly nationally syndicated radio call-in show, and is considered to be on of the most versatile broadcasters in sports. Along with college football broadcasting, Gold has done call-in programs for arena football, NFL, MLB and NHL for radio and television. He also has received four Alabama Sportscaster of the Year awards, along with several other honors.