Crimson Tide Roll Call: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics, and how to watch the Crimson Tide.
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Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2024 Football Season Opener:
- 164 days.
Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:
- Softball: Alabama vs. Samford. 6:00 p.m. CT.
- Men's golf: Linger Longer Invitational - Greensboro, Ga.
- Baseball: Alabama @ Alabama State - Montgomery, Ala. 6:00 p.m. CT.
Crimson Tide Results:
- Men's golf: Linger Longer Invitational in Greensboro, Ga: The No. 16 Alabama men's golf team increased its lead in the Linger Longer Invitational behind four Crimson Tide golfers scoring sub-par rounds during Monday's second round of play. As a result, the Tide now owns a commanding 16-stroke advantage on the field heading into final round action with a two-day team total of 37-under par 539 (267-272).
Did You Notice?
- Former Alabama and current Utah Jazz point guard Collin Sexton tied a season high with five threes vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. He's averaging 18.3 pts, 2.6 rebs and 4.3 assists while shooting 48.7% percent from the field in 2023-24.
- Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's contract was approved on Monday by the UA Board of Trustees. Looking for more information? BamaCentral's Katie Windham has you covered.
- Kalen DeBoer wasn't the only Alabama head coach to get a contract finalized, as Crimson Tide basketball head coach Nate Oats agreed to a monster extension with the team that will likely keep him in Tuscaloosa through 2030.
On This Day in Crimson Tide History:
March 19, 1958: Paul W. “Bear” Bryant's first spring practice officially began a day later than expected because of torrential rains in Tuscaloosa. Two players who immediately impressed Bryant were guards Milton Frank of Huntsville and Gary Phillips of Dothan.
Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:
"I didn't care if we ever quit practicing. I loved it. The only other guy I ever knew who loved it as much was Jerry Duncan. He would beg to practice even when he was hurt. I've actually seen him cry because the trainer told him he couldn't scrimmage." – Paul W. “Bear” Bryant on tackle Jerry Duncan (1964-66).
We'll Leave You with This:
- Alabama baseball has moved into the coach's poll top 10 for the first time since 2006 ...
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