Crimson Tide Roll Call: May 31, 2020

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics

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• The Los Angeles Rams caught up with their new linebacker Terrell Lewis:

“It just shows me that I’m going to the right environment… They see the potential that can be fulfilled if I’m in the right situation.” - @_Real24_

Checking in with OLB Terrell Lewis! pic.twitter.com/kOVV4WbiNT

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 30, 2020

• Alyssa Barbieri of BearsWire reminded everyone why former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson is the highest-paid safety in the NFL:

Bears safety Eddie Jackson among NFL's best DBs in coverage https://t.co/Cgk6RPPAk5

— Bears Wire (@TheBearsWire) May 30, 2020

• On his birthday, Indianapolis Colts and former Alabama center Ryan Kelly is due for a big contract:

Ryan Kelly has been fantastic in his four years with the Colts. Soon, he will be rewarded for it.https://t.co/Ll43bdl2CI

— Horseshoe Heroes (@HorseshoeHeroes) May 30, 2020

• Check out this footage of Jerry Jeudy from high school:

.@jerryjeudy’s been winning one-on-ones since high school. 💪

(via @Rivals) pic.twitter.com/l6UCcmBcGn

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 30, 2020

Countdown to the Crimson Tide’s 2020 opener

97 days

On this date in Crimson Tide history:

May 31, 1943: Joe Namath was born in Beaver Falls, Penn.

 May 31, 1969: John David Crow, who won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Paul “Bear” Bryant at Texas A&M in 1957, joined the Crimson Tide coaching staff as a backfield coach. Crow had recently retired after an illustrious NFL career with the Cardinals and 49ers (1958-68) that saw him twice named All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl four times.

Crimson Tide quote of the day:

“Football Is an honest game. It's true to life. It's a game about sharing. Football is a team game. So is life.” — Joe Namath

We’ll leave you with this …

Had @UA_Athletics all staff mtg. Updates on phased return - SA’s & coaches/staff.

Conversation on supporting our SA’s & staff during these challenging times. Also, the importance of sports in our society to promote unity & diversity.

AND, we had @RealJoeNamath as our guest!! pic.twitter.com/5wVRq6PKD9

— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) May 29, 2020