News - April 4, 2021

Alabama sports activities neighborhood remembers superfan Luke 'Fluffopotamus' Ratliff

The Alabama Post April 4, 2021

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Luke Ratliff, an everyday at Alabama basketball video games, who was higher often known as “Fluffopotamus” died Friday.

For the reason that announcement of his demise, the Alabama sports activities neighborhood has been sharing an outpouring of affection for Ratliff and his household.

The Alabama males’s basketball crew confirmed the information Friday night. A North Carolina native, Ratliff’s help of the basketball crew was so well-known that it was acknowledged earlier this season on the Tide’s final house sport in opposition to Auburn.

The @AlabamaMBB crew embraces the Ratliff household. @wvua23 pic.twitter.com/1wvUBNshdC

— William Galloway (@Wm_Galloway) April 3, 2021

Devastating information. Doesn’t appear actual. Fluff has been our greatest supporter since day one. Put all he had into our program. Liked sharing this journey with him. You’ll be missed dearly my man! Want we had yet one more victory cigar and hug collectively. Roll Tide Perpetually.@fluffopotamus88 pic.twitter.com/1igys6NdHh

— Nate Oats (@nate_oats) April 3, 2021

What can we are saying? You introduced the spirit, power, and keenness to the Crimson Tide each sport. We'll miss you Luke!

Perpetually #RollTide pic.twitter.com/31xS0ITtV8

— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) April 4, 2021

Relaxation In Peace Luke… Thanks for at all times supporting Alabama with every thing you had! You can be missed ♥️♥️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/EDaM4dGyPj

— Kira Lewis Jr. (@kiralewisjr) April 3, 2021

Coach Murphy and @AlabamaSB honor Luke "Fluff" Ratliff throughout at the moment's sport. pic.twitter.com/LrMBYl5Uvp

— SEC Community (@SECNetwork) April 3, 2021

"We needed to honor @fluffopotamus88 due to his ardour for The College of Alabama. That’s one thing that’s going to be missed." – Dana Duckworth#RollTide pic.twitter.com/nbHa9GHr4M

— Alabama Gymnastics (@BamaGymnastics) April 4, 2021

The @AlabamaSB crew additionally posted this signal exterior their dugout in honor of Luke. #RollTide https://t.co/sGpdHQAE4X pic.twitter.com/EaktYNnvVb

— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) April 3, 2021

RIP and thanks for the eagerness that you simply displayed and inspired others to affix you in.

— Jeff Fleming (@JefRuns) April 3, 2021

thanks for being not solely essentially the most loyal fan I’ve ever met however thanks for the optimistic power you at all times dropped at this system. really want we may nonetheless be enjoying proper now to honor you the best approach. RIP Luke. You gained’t be forgotten. 🕊 https://t.co/7feELGzYbR

— JQ (@RealJahvonQ) April 3, 2021

Exterior Coleman Coliseum, there’s a single, unopened can of Budweiser, one among Luke’s favourite beers. pic.twitter.com/dCJ9kvnQQG

— Hannah Saad (@hannah_saad21) April 3, 2021

We encourage everybody to honor his reminiscence, embody his spirit and take care of each other.” – Dr. Stuart R. Bell.
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*Picture was taken pre-pandemic

— The Univ. of Alabama (@UofAlabama) April 3, 2021

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