Crimson Tide Roll Call: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Today is … National Teddy Bear Day.

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

Volleyball: Alabama vs. Tarleton State at Blazer Classic

Birmingham, Ala.
11 a.m. CT

Football: No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 11 Texas

Tuscaloosa, Ala.
6 p.m. CT
ESPN

Crimson Tide Results:

Volleyball: Texas A&M Commerce 3 | Alabama 2

Did You Notice?

Pretty good company for Detroit Lions rookie Brian Branch:

Former Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen responds to being named a team captain for the Washington Commanders yet again:

Jonathan Allen has always been a strong voice in that Commanders locker room.

Today, he was voted a team captain again.

Jonathan said, "It's a special honor. I'm looking forward to doing whatever I can to help the team. Try to lead by example." pic.twitter.com/Ii0LtQZ2wH
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 6, 2023

Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs has a special future ahead in Detroit.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

September 9, 1934: Although head coach Frank Thomas himself was down to 175 pounds after being around 200 the previous season, the average weight of the team was 196 pounds, making it the biggest Crimson Tide squad to date. The reigning SEC champions were led by captains Bill Lee and halfback Dixie Howell, although Joe Riley was beginning to challenge Howell for his starting job during training camp. – Bryant Museum.

September 9, 2013: Christian Jones appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the headline “Can Anyone Roll the Tide,” following Alabama’s win over Virginia Tech.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

"Sure I'd like to beat Notre Dame, don't get me wrong. But nothing matters more than beating that cow college on the other side of the state." – Paul W. “Bear” Bryant to a group of boosters before an Auburn game.

We'll Leave You With This:

Alabama Track and Field's Doris Lemngole and Hilda Olemomoi receiving some nice recognition from FloTrack.