Crimson Tide Roll Call: June 2, 2020

Today is … National Leave the Office Early Day
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- 2022 RHP prospect Skyler Hutto announced his commitment to Alabama baseball:
I am very blessed and honored to announce that I have committed to play baseball at The University of Alabama! I would to thank all of my family, friends, and coaches that have helped me get to this point! #RollTide pic.twitter.com/J1afjAGpAC
— Skyler Hutto (@skyler_hutto) June 2, 2020
- Former Alabama defensive tackle Damion Square re-signed with the L.A. Chargers on Monday. Square has been on the Chargers roster since 2014.
Chargers re-sign DT Damion Square https://t.co/x9Ztnybi8m
— Chargers Wire (@TheChargersWire) June 1, 2020
- Former Alabama safety Roman Harper and his daughter took part in peaceful protesting on Monday, with Harper also sharing a motivational message on his Instagram:
Today is a day many many emotions. Anger, sadness, anxiety, frustration, compassion, love, and by the end joy. ... https://t.co/pDPabYntc5
— Roman Harper (@Harp41) June 2, 2020
- Crimson Tide gymnast Lexi Graber talked about what she's been up to in quarantine as the latest guest on Hey Bama:
#HeyBama | Episode 21 - Presented by @LillyForklifts
— Alabama Gymnastics (@BamaGymnastics) June 1, 2020
Lexi Graber talks cooking, her summer internship and the Crimson Tide gymnastics sisterhood in this episode of Hey Bama!#StillTideTogether | #IStayAtHome | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/Ixy1Q5pR3i
- Former Alabama women's basketball assistant coach Adrian Walters was named as new assistant coach for the North Carolina program:
We're thrilled to announce the newest member of our #CarolinaFamily ➡️ Please welcome Adrian Walters and his family to Chapel Hill!
— Carolina Women's Basketball (@uncwbb) June 1, 2020
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🏀💙 #InPursuit | #GoHeels pic.twitter.com/QoICHnBlwf
Countdown to the Crimson Tide’s 2020 opener
95 days
On this date in Crimson Tide history:
June 2, 1964: Richard Williamson was added to the Alabama staff. The 23-year-old former Fort Deposit High star was hired to coach receivers, linebackers and the freshman team. Other members set for the 1964 staff were Carney Laslie, Sam Bailey, Gene Stallings, Dude Hennessey, Clem Gryska, Howard Schnellenberger, Dee Powell and Jimmy Sharpe.
June 2, 1990: Eddie Lacy was born in Gretna, La.
Crimson Tide quote of the day:
“I can get through anything, any obstacle, after what I've been through.” — Eddie Lacy on his family losing its house during Hurricane Katrina
We’ll leave you with this …
Roll Tide, Baby 🌊
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 1, 2020
The @AlabamaMGolf team went back-to-back in style in 2014 🏆🏆#NCAAGolf @Stifel pic.twitter.com/7dtNHR6mN3

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