The Alabama Crimson Tie football team represents the University of Alabama in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A), competing as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Alabama is one of the most storied programs in college football history, claiming 12 national championships and having been coached by the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant for 25 years. Alabama has also recorded 25 conference championships, 21 SEC championships, and holds NCAA records with 55 post-season bowl game appearances, 31 bowl game victories, and 28 ten-win seasons. Alabama leads the SEC West Division with its 5 appearances in the SEC Championship game. The Associated Press (AP) ranks Alabama 5th in All Time Final AP Poll appearances. With 787 wins over 112 years of football, Alabama ranks 6th all-time in win-loss records in the NCAA.