Crimson Tide Roll Call: Monday, May 8, 2023

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Katie Windham | May 8, 2023

Crimson Tide Roll Call: Monday, May 8, 2023 /

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

Women's Golf at NCAA Palm Beach Regionals, Palm Beach, Fla.

Crimson Tide Results:

Softball: Ole Miss 5, No. 14 Alabama 4

Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2023 Season Opener:

117 Days

Did you notice?

Justin Thomas finished tied for 14th at the Wells Fargo Championship.

Spring commencement ceremonies wrapped up at the University of Alabama Sunday, and gymnast Mati Waligora was among the graduates on the final day.

The best memories are made on 🎓Graduation Day🎓

We are so proud of you, Mati!#RollTide #BamaGrad pic.twitter.com/N1H2FPEK3O
— Alabama Gymnastics (@BamaGymnastics) May 8, 2023

BamaCentral has a new intern: Will Miller. Get ready to start seeing some stories from Will on the site.

Some late-night news:

I’m thrilled to announce that I have accepted an internship with @BamaCentral . I am incredibly excited about this move and what the future holds. Be on the lookout for some fantastic stuff very soon. I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity.
— Will Miller (@realwbmiller) May 8, 2023

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

May 8, 1965: A crowd of 1,300 turned out for the official dedication of Paul Bryant Hall, the home of the Alabama football team. University president Dr. Frank Rose presided over the ceremony, naming the building that was completed in 1963. — Bryant Museum

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“The only feeling better than playing for the national title in the Sugar Bowl on January 1, is being in Tuscaloosa on January 2 to celebrate winning it.” — defensive lineman Byron Braggs

Southern California Trojans running back Charles White (12) in action against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Byron Braggs (47) at Legion Field. The Trojans beat the Crimson Tide 24-14. — Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

We'll leave you with this...

Wake up and enjoy ☕️ #RollTide pic.twitter.com/1syin6VoYE
— Alabama Baseball (@AlabamaBSB) May 7, 2023

Published May 8, 2023

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.