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10/12/2020 3:31:00 PM | General
Top-3 Matchup in Tuscaloosa
This weekend, football welcomes in Georgia for a Saturday night, primetime matchup on CBS. We will also have our friends from ESPN's College GameDay in town, and they'll broadcast their weekly pregame show live. As many of you have likely already seen, the GameDay set, like many other things, looks a lot different this year with no fans, however we encourage you to join the virtual pit from your home.
Reminder for those of you with tickets, please be sure to take a look at our New in 2020 page to familiarize yourself with changes to the game day experience this season including mobile ticketing and parking, COVID-19 related self-assessment, personal protective equipment, gate number changes and concession operations.
Alexa Guarachi Makes Grand Slam Final and Finishes Runner-up in the French Open
We were so excited to follow women's tennis alum Alexa Guarachi this past week, who, along with her doubles partner Desirae Krawczyk, made it all the way to the final of the French Open, knocking off the No. 1 doubles team in the world along the way. Alexa and Desirae fell just short to the defending French Open champions in what was an amazing run at fabled Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. Already a two-time WTA doubles champion, Alexa has a bright future ahead of her.
Men's Golf Wins Blessings Collegiate Invitational
First tournament, first championship of the season for our men's golf team as they recently won the 2020 Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Four of our golfers, including Wilson Furr, Tyler Lipscomb, Thomas Ponder and Davis Shore, had top-20 individual finishes that helped the Tide capture its first outright season-opening title since the 2013-14 season.
Trey Mullinax Takes Top Honors at Orange County National Championship
Lots of celebratory milkshakes for men's golf coach Jay Seawell this week, a tradition of his, as former Tide golfer Trey Mullinax won the Orange County National Championship. He birdied holes 16 and 18 to win by a stroke at the Panther Lake course in Winter Garden, Florida.
Tennis Squads Have Fall Season Underway
Both our men's and women's tennis teams have gotten their fall seasons underway over the past two weeks. The men opened at the Tiger Fall Invitational in Auburn, Ala., the first weekend of October and were led by Ricardo Roberto who went three-for-three in his singles matches. The women got things going this past weekend when they hosted the SEC Challenge #1 here on campus and were led by freshman Anne Marie Hiser and sophomore Isabella Harvison, who both notched a pair of singles wins to open the 2020-21 season.
Volleyball Season set for October 21 Start
We are excited to have yet another one of our teams competing soon as volleyball gets things started next week against Missouri in back-to-back matches on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22. As a reminder, fan attendance for home matches at Foster Auditorium will be limited to coaches and players pass list only. Guests of the program attending are required to sit in previously identified, socially-distanced seats and face coverings are required unless eating or drinking.
School Supply Drive for Alberta Head Start a Big Success
As part of our Unity Project, Alabama Athletics delivered a wide variety of school supplies collected over the past several weeks to our community partner, Alberta Head Start, as well as contributing more than a $1,000 to buy even more supplies. We continue to work hard to make a difference for a community that shows the Crimson Tide so much support and to be impactful citizens in the world around us.
Champions Club Seats Available for 2021 Season
Our new premium seating areas at Bryant-Denny Stadium debuted at Alabama football's home opener against Texas A&M. While our Founders Suites, skyboxes, loge boxes and Terrace Club seats are all sold out, there are a few seats remaining in the Champions Club for the 2021 season. Located on Bryant-Denny Stadium's west side, the Champions Club offers sideline views and patrons enjoy designated stadium entry, an all-inclusive catered buffet in the enclosed, air-conditioned club along with access to alcohol storage lockers and a pouring room.
Additional amenities include:
- Covered, outdoor stadium seating
- Cushioned chairback seats
- Private restrooms
- Reserved parking (location determined by Tide Totals priority points)
This video highlights the premium seating experience you can enjoy in the Champions Club. Remember, you do not have to be a current TIDE PRIDE member or season ticket holder to secure seats in the Champions Club for the 2021 season. Contact the Crimson Tide Foundation at 205-348-9727 or email ctf@ia.ua.edu to learn how you can secure your seats in the Champions Club.
University Spotlight
The annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive kicked off at the beginning of the month and will run through November 19. Since its inception in 1994, Alabama and Auburn have combined to raise over seven million pounds of food for those in need in our state. Visit the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger site for details on how you can take part in this friendly competition that makes an impact for so many Alabamians. Â
#RollTideFriday
Today, we're going with some picturesque #RollTideFriday submissions. First, we have Michael Hughes in Lao Cai, Sa Pa, Vietnam, and secondly, we have the Smiths at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.
Michael Hughes
The Smiths
Remember to use the hashtag #RollTideFriday in your social posts and tweet your photos to me at @Greg_Byrne. We will select two photos to feature in each blog and add even more to our #RollTideFriday Fan Hub. Let's keep these great photos coming!
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