Crimson Tide Roll Call: Thursday, March 9, 2023

Today is ... National Crab Meat Day

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

No games scheduled.

Crimson Tide Results:

Softball: No. 9 Alabama 2, UAB 1

Baseball: No. 18 Alabama 21, Alabama State 7 (7 Innings)

Swim & Dive: Five Alabama swimmers qualified for spots at the NCAA Championships. The participants will be Charlie Hawke, Victor Johansson, Derek Maas, Matt Menke, and Mateo Miceli.

Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2023 Season Opener

178 Days

Did you notice?

Former Alabama guard Jaylen Forbes was named to the All-AAC Second Team after a phenomenal season with Tulane. Forbes transferred to Tulane after spending his freshman season with Alabama in 2019-20.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa filed a trademark for his name, meaning the potential launch of an apparel line.

The SEC Tournament's second round starts today. In this round five years ago, Collin Sexton hit a buzzer beater against Texas A&M in the second round of the SEC Tournament to virtually clinch an NCAA Tournament berth for Alabama under head coach Avery Johnson.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

March 9, 1989: Gene Jelks, the standout running back who switched to the secondary, told reporters he was having a difficult time deciding whether to come back and play his final season. Jelks was injured in the second game of the '88 season and earned a medical hardship and is eligible for a second senior year.

March 9, 1998: Najee Harris was born in Martinez, Calif.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day

“I know that coach (Nick) Saban runs a very tough program and he is an outstanding football coach. I worked for Nick, so I am not just saying it, I know it.” – Former Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmer (2011-12)