Crimson Tide Roll Call: Nov. 5, 2019
Today is … National Doughnut Day
Today’s Crimson Tide schedule
• Soccer, SEC Tournament: Alabama vs. Vanderbilt, at Orange Beach, Noon CT (SEC Network, Live Stats
• Men’s basketball: Penn at Alabama, 7 p.m. SEC Network +, Live Video, Live Audio, Live Stats
Crimson Tide results
No games scheduled
Did you notice?
• Sports Illustrated writer Pat Forde was in Tuscaloosa on Monday. His take on LSU at Alabama:
• ESPN released its list of the 150 greatest games in college football history, of which Alabama participated in 22 of them. Only six are from the Nick Saban era, and only seven of the top 30 games took place in the past 30 years. The most recent game on the list was last season’s SEC Championship Game, at No. 47.
• Former Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen is the Washington Redskins’ nominee for the NFL Salute to Service Award. Allen comes from a military family; his father and uncle served in the United States Army, while his two brothers currently serve in the military. Allen is a notable figure signing autographs and shaking hands during the Redskins preseason Salute to Service programs and events. "I hope I mean a lot to [service members], because what we do is nothing compared to what they have to do or go through," Allen said during Redskins Salute OTA Day in May. "It means a lot, so I make sure I shake each one's hand individually."
• A golf note:
• The NFL Network released its list of the 100 greatest game changers in NFL history. Joe Namath was No. 7, Don Huston No. 36, and Ozzie Newsome No. 59. Additionally, Birmingham-based surgeon Dr. James Andrews was No. 32.
• Amari Cooper had another big game:
On this date in Crimson Tide history:
November 5, 1977: Fullback Johnny Davis tallied 126 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns as Alabama defeated LSU in Baton Rouge, 24-3. Alabama had 26 first downs to the Tigers’ seven. "We are the threshold of being a great football team," Coach Paul Bryant said. – Bryant Museum
November 5, 2016: Alabama’s defense didn’t allow LSU to run an offensive play within the Crimson Tide 30-yard line as it pulled off a 10-0 victory in Baton Rouge. Jalen Hurts had 114 yards on 20 carries including a 21-yard touchdown run. He also completed 10 of 19 passes for 107 yards. The Tigers finished with 125 total yards.
Crimson Tide quote of the day:
“We've got some pretty hateful guys that play defense around here that are pretty good competitors. When they get challenged a little bit, they usually respond and I think they responded really well tonight." – Nick Saban after shutting out LSU 10-0 on this date in 2016.
