Crimson Tide Roll Call: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Today is both ...
National Bikini Day and National Workaholics Day.
Somehow they just don't seem to go together well.
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Did You Notice?
• Former Crimson Tide tennis player Erin Routliffe and Alexa Guarachi advanced to the quarterfinals in the women’s doubles draw at Wimbledon. Routliffe and partner Alicja Rosolska secured a spot in the top eight after defeating Asia Muhammad and Ena Shibahara in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Guarachi and Andreja Klepac won 6-3, 7-5 over Yang Zhaoxuan and Xu Yifan. Routliffe and Alicja Rosolska will play Desirae Krawczyk and Danielle Collins on Wednesday, while Guarachi and Klepac will play Zhang Shuai and Elise Merens.
• Reliever David Robertson, who has been the subject of trade rumors in Chicago, walked in the tying run in the ninth inning of the Cubs’ 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Monday. Per the Chicago Sun-Times, it was his fourth blown save of the season, but he's also notched 11 saves while posting an impressive 1.95 ERA.
On This Date in Crimson Tide History:
July 5, 1983: Coach Ray Perkins announced that a small houndstooth hat decal would be displayed on the Alabama helmets during the upcoming season to honor Paul “Bear” Bryant.
Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:
"There is a big difference in wanting to and willing to." — Paul W. “Bear” Bryant
