Crimson Tide Roll Call: Saturday, January 13, 2024

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Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2024 Season Opener:

231 days

Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

Men's Basketball: Alabama at Mississippi State, Starkville, Miss., 7:30 p.m. CT, SEC Network

Crimson Tide Results:

Gymnastics: Alabama defeated Missouri 197.225-196.475.

Swimming & Diving: The Alabama men’s and women’s swimming and diving team closed the first of a two-day competition against Kentucky on Friday. The Crimson Tide men held a 110-78 lead while the women trailed the Wildcats 96-92 after the first day of action. Overall, Alabama won 13 events throughout the day including sweeping the 200 medley relay to open the competition.

Did you notice?

BamaCentral's Joe Gaither, who was on the scene at Mal Moore Athletic Facility for head coach Kalen DeBoer's arrival, heard quarterback Jalen Milroe confirming that he will return to the Crimson Tide next season despite the coaching change.

Jalen Milroe shouts to the fans “Roll Tide!” As he walks into Mal Moore “and I’m staying!” As he enters the building
— Joe Gaither (@JoeGaither6) January 13, 2024

Former Alabama soccer player Felicia Knox was drafted in the third round of the NWSL by Angel City FC.

West Coast Bound‼

Felicia Knox was drafted in the third round by @weareangelcity #RollTide pic.twitter.com/55mJkFG0SC
— Alabama Soccer (@AlabamaSoccer) January 13, 2024

The most recent episode of the NFL's in-season Hard Knocks series caught the moment Tua Tagovailoa learned of Nick Saban's retirement.

The moment Tua Tagovailoa learns Nick Saban is retiring

HARD KNOCKS VIDEO clip released

pic.twitter.com/I0KQK8oG1W
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) January 13, 2024

On This Date in Crimson Tide History

January 13, 1923: Wallace Wade was introduced as Alabama's new football coach by President George Denny and Wade's former employer, Vanderbilt head coach Dan McGugin. At the ceremony, the freshman football team, represented by manager Bob Ervin, presented line coach Hank Crisp with a gold watch, a special memento of appreciation. Coach Crisp showed his appreciation by telling the freshmen spring football will begin January 22. – Bryant Museum

January 13, 1974: The Atlanta Touchdown Club announced quarterback Gary Rutledge and offensive guard Buddy Brown had been selected as the SEC's back and lineman of the year for the 1973 season.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“What I try to do is get the very best out of every boy who becomes a member of the Crimson Tide team. I try to impress upon boys that I am fair and square with them; I never try to appeal to their sentiment, I never ask a boy to try to win a game for my sake, but on the other hand put him on his mettle to do his level best, and failing he feels the discomfort of not having done his duty, measuring up to the best that is in him. A coach gets or fails to get results on account of his ability to handle boys; he must inspire them with confidence and enthusiasm, which is far more important than his technical training.” – Wallace Wade, quote in a 1927 column in the Birmingham News-Age Herald.

We'll leave you with this...

New #Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer greets fans during his much-anticipated arrival. @BamaCentral pic.twitter.com/EmYuupcxr5
— Will Miller (@realwbmiller) January 13, 2024

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