Crimson Tide Roll Call: Thursday, July 14, 2022

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Countdown to the Crimson Tide’s 2022 opener

51 days

Did You Notice?

• Alabama women's basketball picked up a commitment from 2024 center Leah Brooks:

I am excited to announce that I have decided to commit to @CoachCurry and the University of Alabama to continue my Academic and Athletic career. Thanks to everyone who recruited and supported me along the way. #committed #rolltide pic.twitter.com/xnem4G1Xs8

— Leah Brooks (@LeahBrooks2005) July 13, 2022

• UA Adapted Athletics hired a new operations coordinator:

Tide Fans! We are excited to welcome Davis Faulkner to the team as our new Operations Coordinator.

Roll Tide Davis! pic.twitter.com/r9qHm6prXv

— UA Adapted Athletics (@alabamaadapted) July 13, 2022

• And Alabama men's basketball introduced fans to freshman guard Rylan Griffen:

Get to Know @GriffenRylan 👋#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball | #WelcomeWednesday pic.twitter.com/DurhfXqquQ

— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) July 13, 2022

On This Date in Crimson Tide History:

July 14, 1911: Riley Smith, the first Crimson Tide player selected in an NFL draft (second overall, 1936) was born in Carrollton, Miss.

July 14, 1990: Rolando McClain was born in Athens, Ala.

July 14, 1990: The Birmingham Post-Herald announced its Team of the Decade for the 1980s. Linebacker Cornelius Bennett was named Player of the Decade; with running back Bobby Humphrey getting the offensive award and Derrick Thomas the defensive honor. Gary Hollingsworth, who was still playing for the Crimson Tide, was named the best quarterback.  

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“I signed because I wasn’t ready to quit playing ball. I just wanted to keep playing. I signed for $250 a game and a little bonus. We won the Eastern Division championship twice and the NFL championship once in the three years I played and the most I ever got was $350 a game. I made more money in the offseason.” — Riley Smith to the Professional Football Researchers’ Association in 1983.

We’ll leave you with this …

2 🐐's. 1 🦆. No beef. @aflac @SMAC #CoachPrime #CoachSaban pic.twitter.com/esRqiJu6Bd

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) July 12, 2022