Crimson Tide Roll Call: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama Athletics, and how to watch the Crimson Tide.

Author:
Wyatt Fulton
Publish date:
Nov 9, 2023 1:00 AM EST

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

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Did you Notice?

Every Crimson Tide player for the Houston Texans is dealing with an injury. All of them are participating in practice at different levels.

Collin Sexton had 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 16 minutes for the Utah Jazz in their loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Brandon Miller had 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 30 minutes for the Charlotte Hornets in their loss to the Washington Wizards.

The finale of Alabama baseball’s Fall World Series came down to the wire with the Crimson team claiming an 8-6 win at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Crimson jumped out front to an early 6-0 lead after the first, highlighted by a three-run homer from Camden Hayslip, and added one more in the third for a 7-0 advantage after three innings of play. Gray got on the board in the top of the fourth with a three-spot before Crimson answered with one in the fifth to make it an 8-3 ballgame after five full. Gray continued to chip away, plating three in the top of the sixth to make it an 8-6 affair headed to the seventh. In the top of that final frame, Gray was able to load the bases with one down, but a 4-6-3 double play ended things and helped Crimson clinch the Fall World Series title.

Men's golf announced that Michael Crocker, Nick Gross and William Jennings have signed National Letters of Intent and will join the Crimson Tide program for the 2024-25 season. The trio makes up what is considered the top-ranked class in the country and was ranked as such by CollegeGolfCommits.com. Gross is ranked No. 1 in his class in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) and No. 2 in the Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS) rankings, while Jennings is No. 11 and 8, respectively. Crocker is the reigning Alabama state junior champion. “Nick is one of the top players in all of the United States," head coach Jay Seawell said in a release. "He played on the Junior Ryder Cup and President’s Cup teams. His awards and records stand for itself and we are certainly excited to have him on board. He’s a great young man who will be an instant impact for our program and we look forward to showcasing that in the fall of 2024.”

Softball announced signing four players on National Signing Day including pitcher Raya Hodges out of Dothan, Ala.

Women's basketball announced the signing of 4-star guard Chloe Spreen out of Bedford, Ind. She was named the 2023 MaxPreps Indiana Girls Basketball Player of the Year and ProspectsNation.com ranked here as the No. 10 guard in the recruiting Class of 2024.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

November 9, 1968: Scott Hunter went 13-for-22 for 232 yards, with touchdown passes to Pete Jilleba and Donnie Sutton, as Alabama defeated LSU 16-7 at Legion Field.

November 9, 2013: Although Alabama-LSU had turned into a fierce rivalry since Nick Saban joined the Crimson Tide, the home-team dominated as AJ McCarron threw three touchdown passes and T.J. Yeldon tallied 133 rushing yards and two scores for a 38-17 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium. In the process, McCarron overtook John Parker Wilson as Alabama's top all-time career passer.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

"All he does is win and does what his team needs for him to do. I think the guy is the best quarterback in the country." — Nick Saban about AJ McCarron after Alabama defeated LSU on this date in 2013.