Crimson Tide Roll Call: Friday, September 29, 2023

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

  • Swimming & Diving, Alabama vs Delta State, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 1 p.m. CT
  • Track & Field, Cross Country , Joe Piane Invitational, South Bend, Ind. / Burke Golf Course, Women 9:30 a.m. CT / Men 10:15 a.m. CT, Live Stats
  • Men's Tennis, Alabama Four-In-The-Fall, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 12 p.m. CT
  • Soccer, No. 9 Alabama at Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., 7 p.m. CT, SEC Network+

Crimson Tide Results

No games scheduled.

Did You Notice?

  • Former Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith missed Thursday's practice with an illness, but he is still expected to play for the Eagles on Sunday.
  • Former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle cleared concussion protocol and should play for the Dolphins on Sunday after missing just one game. 
  • Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for the month of September. 

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

September 29, 1980: The iconic Time Magazine “Supercoach” issue, with Paul W. “Bear” Bryant on the cover, was published.

Bear Bryant Supercoach Time Magazine cover, Sept. 29, 1980
Bear Bryant on the cover of TIME

September 29, 1990: After three consecutive losses, head coach Gene Stallings finally got his first victory as Alabama destroyed Vanderbilt 59-28 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. At one point the Crimson Tide led 52-0 late in the first half. – Bryant Museum

September, 29, 1996: Bo Scarbrough was born in Eutaw, Ala.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride, and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.”— Paul W. “Bear” Bryant

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