Crimson Tide Roll Call: Sunday, December 17, 2023

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

Alabama Womens Basketball - vs. Louisiana Monroe | Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Ala. | 12 p.m. CT | SEC Network

Crimson Tide Results:

Mens Basketball- No. 8 Creighton Bluejays 85, Alabama Crimson Tide 82

Did you notice?

• Several Alabama commits in the class of 2024 shined on Saturday in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. 
• Ryan Williams - 8 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TDs
• Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. - 2 interceptions, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 blocked punt
• Jeremiah Beaman - 7 tackles, 1 sack
• Quinton Reese - 8 tackles

• The SportsSource Analytics put out a short report on coach Nick Saban's practice style directly correlating his practice methods to the Crimson Tide's success.  

• Former Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had to leave Saturday's game early for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's unknown the extent of the injury but Adam Schefter reports it is a knee injury.

• 5-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston was in Tuscaloosa this weekend for an unofficial visit according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports. Houston committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes earlier in the year. 

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

December 17, 1960: Alabama and Texas played to a 3-3 draw in the Bluebonnet Bowl at Rice Stadium in Houston. A field goal by Tommy Brooker provided the Crimson Tide with its only points of the afternoon, but quarterback Bobby Skelton was convinced he scored a touchdown that would have been the difference between winning and the tie. "I had chalk all over my jersey when I got up," said Skelton, "I was in there."

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

"If they're between the sidelines, Lee Roy will git 'em.” – Paul W. “Bear” Bryant talking about Lee Roy Jordan. 

We'll leave you with this...

• Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron was resigned by his old NFL team, the Cincinnati Bengals, a few weeks ago as insurance for their injury riddled quarterback room. McCarron was called into action and crucially won the overtime coin toss in Saturday's game against the Vikings. The Bengals ultimately won 27-24 in overtime.