Crimson Tide Roll Call: May 8, 2021

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics, and how to watch the Crimson Tide

Today is ... National Have a Coke Day

BamaCentral Headlines

• Crimson Tikes: Soft Gum

• 'The Viper': The Unconventional Journey of Alabama Baseball's Chase Lee

• Alabama Golf's Benedetta Moresco Named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year

• The Extra Point: What Steve Sarkisian Brought to Texas From Alabama

• Alabama's Nick Saban Tapes PSA Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations

• Watch: Nate Oats Hits His First Hole-in-One

• Alabama’s Blaine Wiley Inducted into NJCAA Coaches Association Hall of Fame

• Recruiting Corner: June 1 Can't Arrive Quicker for Nick Saban and Alabama Football

• All Things Bama Podcast: How Big of an Advantage is "The Advantage"?

• Alabama Baseball Falls in Series Opener at No. 2 Vanderbilt, 9-6

• Alabama Softball Continues to Put up Big Numbers, Wins Ninth Straight

• In case you missed it: Alabama Desert Fox' Steve Hudson Humbled by ASHOF Induction

Crimson Tide results

• Women's tennis: Duke 4, Alabama 0

• Softball: Alabama 11, Ole Miss 7

• Baseball: Vanderbilt 9, Alabama 6

Crimson Tide schedule

• Men's tennis: Alabama vs Oregon in Waco, Texas, NCAA Championships, 11 a.m, Watch, Live Stats

• Softball: Alabama vs Ole Miss, 11 a.m, Watch, Listen, Live Stats

• Baseball: Alabama at Vanderbilt, 2 p.m, Watch, Listen

Did you notice?

• Alabama signee JD Davison has put on a show this week at the Iverson Classic, including a win in the dunk contest:

JD DAVISON WINS THE IVERSON CLASSIC DUNK CONTEST 🚀 @jddavison10 @iversonclassic pic.twitter.com/yY5bEp4KhR

— Overtime (@overtime) May 8, 2021

• In a loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton dropped 27 points on 9-of-18 shooting and recorded four rebounds and four assists.

.@CollinSexton02 just continues to improve 📈📈📈#BeTheFight | @cavs pic.twitter.com/MtswGmdQ07

— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) May 8, 2021

• New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. played 21 minutes in the team's 109-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and scored 13 points to go along with four rebounds and four assists.

KIRA LEWIS JR ON A 7-0 RUN BY HIMSELF pic.twitter.com/kdgdJ4rMZ8

— The Sports Place (@offsportsplace) May 8, 2021

• Former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will wear No. 17 for the Miami Dolphins.

Someone said they wanted jersey numbers 😉 pic.twitter.com/S5wUUlSpdR

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 7, 2021

• New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams underwent successful foot surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.

#Jets DL Quinnen Williams underwent successful surgery Thursday with Dr. Robert Anderson to repair a broken bone in his foot, per source. Average recovery is 10-12 weeks and they’ll be cautious, but Williams is expected to be ready for training camp.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 7, 2021

• Dicky Pride is tied for fifth after two rounds at the Regions Tradition at Greystone Country Club in Birmingham. Through 36 holes, he is six-under par which is only one shot off the lead.

The Pride of Alabama.@DickyPride is in the mix @RegionsTrad. pic.twitter.com/4R4dMtwPRV

— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) May 7, 2021

Countdown to the Crimson Tide's 2021 opener

119 days

On this date in Crimson Tide history:

May 8, 1965: A crowd of 1,300 turned out for the official dedication of Paul Bryant Hall, the home of the Alabama football team. University president Dr. Frank Rose presided over the ceremony, naming the building that was completed in 1963. — Bryant Museum

Crimson Tide quote of the day

“The only feeling better than playing for the national title in the Sugar Bowl on January 1, is being in Tuscaloosa on January 2 to celebrate winning it.” — defensive lineman Byron Braggs

We'll leave you with this ...

Congratulations to @Landon_2012 and his fiancée Brooke on their engagement! pic.twitter.com/CNJ5gFdZS8

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 7, 2021