Crimson Tide Roll Call: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

No games scheduled.

Crimson Tide Results:

Women's golf: 2nd at Boilermaker Classic with team total of 858 (284-287-287). The Crimson Tide was 6-under.

Did You Notice?

Former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, recently named the starting quarterback in New England for 2023, said ex-Patriots great Tom Brady has been a mentor to him and is the greatest player to ever do it.

Mac Jones, on @JonesandMego, calls Tom Brady a “mentor.”

“He’s a great guy. He’s actually helped me a lot already, just talking to him or whatever, and he’s been a great mentor and stuff.”

Adds, “He’s the greatest to do it.”
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) September 5, 2023

Quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver DeVonta Smith were named Philadelphia Eagles team captains.

Leading the way

⭐️ @JalenHurts
⭐️ @bigplay24slay
⭐️ @jake_elliott22
⭐️ @DeVontaSmith_6
⭐️ @1kalwaysopen_
⭐️ @brandongraham55
⭐️ @JasonKelce
⭐️ @LaneJohnson65
⭐️ @fcoxx_91 #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Fn257EQl4p
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2023

Patrick Surtain II and the Denver Broncos have a plan to stifle ex-Alabama running back Josh Jacobs in the Broncos' opener against division rival Las Vegas.

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II on slowing reigning leading rusher Josh Jacobs in opener vs. Raiders: "It's a pretty tough task because he's such a great back. But we've got a plan and the guys that can stop him."https://t.co/vUhNucnDQJ pic.twitter.com/KRVtZYajyI
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 5, 2023

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

September 6, 1965: Van Tiffin was born in Tupelo, Miss.

September 6, 1986: Gene Jelks scored on a 75-yard run, Bobby Humphrey from 30-yards out and Derrick Thomas blocked a punt and returned it 44 yards for a score in Alabama's 42-10 romp over Vanderbilt before a sellout crowd and the cameras of WTBS.

September 6, 2008: A week after steamrolling No. 9 Clemson in Atlanta, Nick Saban’s collegiate career victory No. 100 wasn’t one to remember. Tulane, which was forced out of New Orleans the previous week by Hurricane Gustav, limited the Crimson Tide to 38 yards in the first half and 172 total. An 87-yard punt return for a touchdown by Javier Arenas led Alabama to a 20-6 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“It’s a lot better to be seen than heard. The sun is the most powerful thing I know of and it doesn’t make much noise.” — Paul W. “Bear” Bryant

We'll Leave You with This:

smile if ur ready for football pic.twitter.com/VGqXGlov4i
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 5, 2023