Crimson Tide Roll Call: Thursday, November 16, 2023

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Today's Crimson Tide Schedule:

• Swimming & Diving at Tennessee Invite, Knoxville, Tenn. Preview, Watch Prelims, Watch Finals
• Women's Basketball vs USF Tuscaloosa, Ala.6 p.m.CT, SEC Network+, Live Audio, Live Stats, Preview

Crimson Tide Results:

Swimming: Charlie Hawk set a school record in the men's 500M Freestyle, taking home first place. 
Mackenzie Brandt placed third in the women's 500M freestyle.
Men's 200M Freestyle relay placed second.
Women's 200M Freestyle relay placed third. 

Did You Notice?

• Nick Dunlap is ranked as the No. 1 individual golfer in the nation, while Alabama Golf is ranked 13th.

The Spikemark season rankings have been the released!

Nick Dunlap is ranked the No. 1⃣ individual in the nation

Alabama ranked No. 1⃣3⃣#RollTide pic.twitter.com/48nmnmpoG7

— Alabama Men's Golf (@AlabamaMGolf) November 15, 2023

• The New England Patriots practice today before heading into their bye week, and Mac Jones took all the starting quarterback reps during the media viewing portion of practice.

Mac Jones and the Patriots back at practice today. Jones taking first reps with the offense during media portion of practice. pic.twitter.com/fLqcyKKdq5

— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) November 15, 2023

• Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey will likely miss a primetime matchup against Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals due to a calf injury. 

#Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) is doubtful and OT Ronnie Stanley (knee) is out for Thursday night vs. the #Bengals.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 15, 2023

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

November 16, 1907: Alabama tied Auburn 6-6 at the Fairgrounds in Birmingham, but Auburn coach Mike Donahue called foul, claiming the Alabama offense used an illegal shift. The movement of the backs, dubbed the "Pollard Shift" after coach Dr. J.W. Pollard, contributed to the series halted until 1948.
November 16, 2019: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played his last game for Alabama, suffering a major hip injury during Alabama’s 38-7 victory at Mississippi State. Tagovailoa was 14 of 18 for 256 yards and two touchdown passes, giving him 31 on the season.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“There are a lot of guys who are heavily recruited who don’t pan out. At Alabama, you don’t see many of these guys sort of fall by the wayside and not develop. Most of these guys that Nick has and this coaching staff has, once they get their hands on them and they work with them, these guys turn out to be real good players.” — ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

We'll Leave You with This:

• Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was asked about being an MVP candidate, and his answer is the perfect team answer. Also...Tagovailoa has a new hairstyle.

Tua asked whether winning league MVP is something that crosses his mind.

His response: “Brother, I just want to win a Super Bowl.” pic.twitter.com/VQDTxY6lrM

— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) November 15, 2023