Crimson Tide Roll Call: Friday, July 21, 2023

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Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2023 Season Opener:

43 Days

Did You Notice?

• Former Alabama golfer Trey Mullinax led the group of former Crimson Tide players after Thursday's opening round of the British Open. Unfortunately, he was in 109th place at +4 as none of the four will likely make the cut.

• Former Alabama tight end Miller Forristall was placed on the PUP list for the New Orleans Saints. 

• Former Alabama baseball player Jim Jarvis signed his deal with the Detroit Tigers after being drafted in the 11th round of the MLB Draft.

11th-rder Jim Jarvis signs w/@Tigers for $175k ($25k counts vs pool). @AlabamaBSB SS, stands out w/glove & grit, solid to plus arm, average speed. @MLBDraft

— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 20, 2023

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

July 21, 1921: Herb Hannah was born in Leoma, Tenn. Not only did he play for the Crimson Tide, but is the father of John and Charley Hannah.

July 21, 1965: At his annual summer media gathering, Paul “Bear” Bryant tells the writers his 1965 squad will be "average at best." Citing the fact the team returns only 18 lettermen and nine seniors, he notes the team has an eight-game conference schedule and there is little hope of repeating as SEC champions, much less national champions. Bryant did say there are a few players who have chances of being winners, including center Paul Crane, end Ray Perkins, and fullback Steve Bowman. – Bryant Museum

July 21, 1990: Defensive lineman Quinton Dial was born in Andalusia, Ala.

July 21, 1993: Offensive lineman Cyrus Kouandjio was born in 1993 in Cameroon, Africa.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day

“It's a work in progress.” – Nick Saban on every team he’s coached.

We'll leave you with this...

“There is nothing like the Southeastern Conference.”

That’s a wrap from #SECMD23 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Pnor1RFerM

— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) July 21, 2023