She wanted the cocktail to embody three concepts: pride, a storied history, and a competitive spirit--all illustrated by the Bulldog, the mascot of Alabama A&M. “The bulldog that bites!” ...

"Bulldog Spirit" is most closely linked to the late Jim Sweeney, who coached the Bulldogs' football team for 19 seasons. After Sweeney died in February 2013, former players sang the song at a ...