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.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith missed Thursday's practice with an illness. WR Quez Watkins (hamstring) was limited.
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) September 28, 2023
According to a league source, Smith still expects to play in Sunday's home game against the Washington Commanders. Smith has played in all 41 career games.
- Former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle cleared concussion protocol and should play for the Dolphins on Sunday after missing just one game.
Jaylen Waddle is out of the NFL concussion protocol.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) September 28, 2023
He’s good to go for the Bills. But no Erik Ezukanma and River Cracraft again today.
- Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for the month of September.
September (Tua's version)
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 28, 2023
Congrats @tua on being named AFC Offensive Player of the Month! 👏 pic.twitter.com/9W08m3OzMM
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.
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
We'll leave you with this...
Jay Seawell mic'd up is all the content you need for today 🗣️#RollTide pic.twitter.com/VBtKsqwcc9
— Alabama Men's Golf (@AlabamaMGolf) September 28, 2023

Blake Byler is a staff writer for BamaCentral and primarily covers Alabama basketball and football. He has covered a wide variety of Crimson Tide sports since 2021, and began writing full-time for BamaCentral in 2023. You can find him on Twitter/X @blakebyler45.
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