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Crimson Tide Roll Call: September 16, 2020

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics

Today is … National Guacamole Day

Bama Central Headlines …

Did you notice?

  • Former Alabama golfer Lee Hodges is excited to play in the same tournament as Tiger Woods:
  • Alabama baseball picked up a commitment from JUCO catcher Graham Crawford of Pearl River:
  • Amari Cooper shared 10 things that he simply can't live without to GQ:
  • After a rough Week 1 for the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Herald pondered whether starting Tua Tagovailoa in the near future is the go-to move:
  • Alabama men's golf took the time to remind everyone that there will be four former Crimson Tide golfers in this week's U.S. Open:
  • After a couple of tough drops against the Tennessee Titans for Jerry Jeudy, the young wide receiver's Denver Broncos teammates came to his defense:

Countdown to the Crimson Tide’s 2020 opener:

10 days

On this date in Crimson Tide history:

September 16, 1989: In his first appearance in an Alabama uniform, junior college transfer Siran Stacy rushed for 169 yards and scored four touchdowns in the Crimson Tide's 35-7 season-opening rout of Memphis State. The four rushing touchdowns tied the school record held by Bobby Marlow, Johnny Musso and David Casteal. — Bryant Museum

Crimson Tide quote of the day:

“No man, I majored in journalism. It was easier.” — Joe Namath after being asked if he majored in basket weaving.

We’ll leave you with this …