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Crimson Tide Roll Call: Friday, December 15, 2023

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama Athletics, and how to watch the Crimson Tide.
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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

No games scheduled.

Crimson Tide Results:

No games scheduled.

Did you notice?

  • Alabama DL Justin Eboigbe accepted his invitation to play at the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. when the season ends.
  • Former Alabama linebacker CJ Moseley was named a finalist for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
  • Former Alabama punter JK Scott punted five times for an average of 49 yards in the Los Angeles Chargers' crushing 63-21 defeat at the hands of the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

December 15, 1928: Fullback Butch Avinger was born in Beatrice, Ala.

December 15, 1953: Alabama announcer Eli Gold was born in Brooklyn, N.Y.

December 15, 1982: Paul W. “Bear” Bryant officially announced his retirement as Alabama’s head coach. Former Crimson Tide Ray Perkins was named his successor.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“The first thing a football coach needs when he’s starting out is a wife who’s willing to put up with a whole lot of neglect. The second thing is a five-year contract.” – Paul W. “Bear” Bryant

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