Crimson Tide Roll Call: April 8, 2022

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule

  • Track & Field, Cross Country at Joe Walker Invitational, Outdoor Track & Field, Oxford, Miss., All-Day
  • Women's Tennis at #15 Florida, Gainesville, Fla., 4 p.m. CT
  • Men's Tennis vs #3 Florida, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 6 P.M. CT
  • Baseball at #7 Ole Miss, Oxford, Miss., 6:30 p.m., SEC Network+

Crimson Tide Results

No games scheduled

Countdown to the Crimson Tide's Season Opener:

148 days

On This Date in Crimson Tide History

April 8, 1975: “Toys in the Attic,” the third studio album by Aerosmith, was released by Columbia Records. It included the hit singles "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way." If you’re wondering what it has to do with Alabama athletics, take a very close look at the album cover.

April 8, 2015: Avery Johnson was formally introduced as the Alabama men’s basketball coach.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Avery Johnson reacts against the Wichita State Shockers during the first half at HP Field House.
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day

“I haven’t gotten an earful yet, but I know it’s coming.” – Nick Saban after a 2015 scrimmage when asked who his wife liked in the quarterback competition eventually won by Jake Coker.

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KATIE WINDHAM

Katie Windham is the assistant editor for BamaCentral, primarily covering football, basketball gymnastics and softball. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Alabama and has covered a variety of Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like The Tuscaloosa News, The Crimson White and the Associated Press before joining BamaCentral full time in 2021. Windham has covered College Football Playoff games, the Women's College World Series, NCAA March Madness, SEC Tournaments and championships in multiple sports.