Big Al made his first official appearance at the 1980 Sugar Bowl when UA played Arkansas. Student Hugh Dye earned the honor to bring "Big Al" back to life in New Orleans, followed by Kent Howard and Maury Smith to kick off the inaugural 1980 season and roam the sidelines.
Big Al's first official appearance at the 1980 Sugar Bowl when UA played Arkansas. Student Hugh Dye was chosen to bring "Big Al" back to life in New Orleans, followed by Kent Howard and Maury Smith to kick off the inaugural 1980 season and roam the sidelines.