Crimson Tide Roll Call: August 4, 2020
Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics
Today is … National Night Out Day
Bama Central Headlines …
- Alabama’s John Petty Will Return for Senior Season, Forgo NBA Draft
- What's Next in College Football? Possibly Seeing the NCAA Symbolically Ripped in Half
- Crimson Corner: Should Alabama students be allowed to attend games in 2020?
- Reigning Champions Piedmont, Thompson Top Preseason ASWA Football Poll
- Daily Dose of Crimson Tide: Kenny Stabler
- Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- In case you missed it: AL.com, BamaCentral Headline annual ASWA Writing Awards
Did you notice?
- Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was spotted on the field for the first time at the Miami Dolphins' training camp:
- Golf.com writer Michael Bamberger wrote a great story regarding new world No. 1 and former Crimson Tide golfer Justin Thomas' caddie, Bones Mackay:
- Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus also had some kind words for Thomas after the young golfer picked up his third PGA Tour win of the season:
- The Baltimore Ravens put former Alabama running back Mark Ingram in the spotlight, discussing how he has been a mentor to teammate J.K. Dobbins:
- Alabama linebacker commit Dallas Turner has a message for everyone:
Countdown to the Crimson Tide’s 2020 opener
53 days
On this date in Crimson Tide history:
August 4, 1926: Coach Wallace Wade welcomed back 40 players from the reigning Rose Bowl and National Championship team of '25. Serving as captain was halfback Emile "Red" Barnes. End Wu Winslett and tackle Fred Pickhard were considered to be promising stars for Alabama.
August 4, 1955: Bob Baumhower, the former Alabama standout, All-Pro defensive lineman and restaurant owner, was born in Portsmouth, Va.
August 4, 1992: Former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker was born in Mobile.
Crimson Tide quote of the day:
“It’s fun. It’s awesome to finally get to use a helmet.” — Tua Tagovailoa on training camp starting up in 2019
