Crimson Tide Roll Call: Friday, July 14, 2023

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Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2023 Season Opener:

51 Days.

Did you Notice?

• Former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas bought stake in European soccer club Leeds United, alongside fellow pro golfer Jordan Spieth.

Jordan Spieth confirms he is an investor in Leeds United with Justin Thomas 🔵🟡 pic.twitter.com/fScypiN68N

— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) July 12, 2023

• Alabama track and field made two significant signings for next year's freshman class.

Makin’ Waves 🌊✍️

Megan Albamonti | Javelin | Delaware

• 2023 All-American
• 2023 Colonial Athletic Association Field Athlete of the Year
• Three-time CAA individual champion (javelin, 2021-23)

Welcome to Tuscaloosa!!#RollTide #BamaTrack pic.twitter.com/UpDkvFXBhy

— Alabama Track & Field (@AlabamaTrack) July 13, 2023

Makin’ Waves 🌊✍️

Ariike Elijah | Sprints | Cypress Springs High School

Welcome to Tuscaloosa ‼️👏#RollTide #BamaTrack pic.twitter.com/x4tnKSVGpv

— Alabama Track & Field (@AlabamaTrack) July 12, 2023

• Former Alabama basketball forward Noah Clowney posted a six-point, five-rebound game in the Las Vegas Summer League for the Brooklyn Nets in an overtime victory over the Raptors. 

.@NoahClowney defense @snipabrooks_ offense pic.twitter.com/DvSjTFJYVH

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) July 13, 2023

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

July 14, 1911: Riley Smith, the first Crimson Tide player selected in an NFL draft (second overall, 1936) was born in Carrolton, Miss.

July 14, 1990: Rolando McClain was born in Athens, Ala.

July 14, 1990: The Birmingham Post-Herald announced its Team of the Decade for the 1980s. Linebacker Cornelius Bennett was named Player of the Decade; with running back Bobby Humphrey getting the offensive award and Derrick Thomas the defensive honor. Gary Hollingsworth, who was still playing for the Crimson Tide, was named the best quarterback. 

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day

“I signed because I wasn’t ready to quit playing ball. I just wanted to keep playing. I signed for $250 a game and a little bonus. We won the Eastern Division championship twice and the NFL championship once in the three years I played and the most I ever got was $350 a game. I made more money in the offseason.” — Riley Smith to the Professional Football Researchers’ Association in 1983.

We'll leave you with this...

MUST WATCH: #Alabama DB Tony Brown after the big win: "Last year, Clemson players, Hutner Renfrow ... he lied! I thank him and Dabo Swinney for all the ammunition he gave this team..." #RollTide #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/ii95qZZAzo

— Simone Eli (@SimoneEli_TV) January 2, 2018