99, 98, 97 Days Til Kick Off Player Count Down

[BamaHoHo]

Starting this 2 days late. Paul W. Bryant Museum Facebook is doing this. I'm going to add current player or players with that number to the post. Feel free to add your favorite player to the list.

99 days until Alabama Football: Leigh Tiffin
The countdown to kickoff is under way! Leigh Tiffin (99) was a placekicker for Alabama from 2006-2009. Tiffin was a 4 year starter for Alabama and he played a crucial role in the Tide's undefeated 2009 SEC and National Championship season. For his contributions in 2009, he was named an All-American and 1st Team All-SEC. He would leave Alabama with 136/142 extra points made and 83/111 field goals made, garnering 385 points which is still the most in program history.

 

[BamaHoHo]

98 days until Alabama Football: Leroy Cook
We are 98 days away from kickoff! Leroy Cook (98) was a defensive lineman for Alabama from 1972-1975. His breakout year came in 1974 when he totaled 81 tackles and 10 TFLs with 6 of those being sacks. He would then follow up that amazing season with an even BETTER year in 1975. That year he garnered 85 tackles, 14 for loss with 9 of those being sacks in that season on the way to being named SEC Player of the Year. He would leave Alabama a 2x All-SEC and 2x All-American awardee and ended his career with 200 tackles for the Tide. Though his NFL career would be thwarted by a freak knee injury, he remains a very underrated Tide legend.



JAMIL BURROUGHS

Powerful defensive lineman who came to Tuscaloosa from Georgia ... a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, ESPN.com and on the 247Composite ... the No. 24 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN ... listed at No. 242 on the Rivals250 and ranked the No. 19 player at his position by the site ... the No. 111 player on the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team ... rated as the No. 9 defensive tackle in the class by PrepStar ... participated in Nike's "The Opening" Finals in Frisco, Texas ... selected to play in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas ... compiled 58 tackles, including five sacks, to go with a blocked field goal as a junior at McEachern ... selected to the USA Today All-USA Georgia Football Team as a first-teamer following that 2018 season ... totaled 62 tackles, including 13 for loss and six sacks, in addition to a pair of forced fumbles in 2017 ... joined the Crimson Tide from McEachern High School where was coached by Franklin Stephens ... signed with Alabama over Georgia along with Arkansas, Clemson and Michigan.

 

[BamaHoHo]

97 days until Alabama Football: Cornelius Bennett
We are 97 days away from kickoff! Cornelius Bennett (97) was a linebacker for the Tide from 1983-1986. In these four seasons, he recorded 287 tackles and 21.5 sacks, none more memorable than "The Sack" of Notre Dame quarterback Steve Beuerlein that would go down as his most famous play (pictured). His senior year was his best season and would see him capture both the Lombardi Award and SEC Player of the Year Award. He was also named to his THIRD All-American team that year which is tied for the most in program history! After graduating, Bennett would go on to be drafted 2nd overall in the 1987 draft and would enjoy a very successful NFL career that would see him named to the Pro Bowl 5x and First Team All-Pro 3x. Cornelius Bennett is one of the many great linebackers in Alabama football's illustrious history at the position.


97 KHURTISS PERRY


97 REID SCHUBACK

 

[BamaHoHo]

96 days until Alabama Football: Michael Myers
We are 96 days away from kickoff! Michael Myers (96) was a defensive lineman for Alabama from 1996-1997. Myers began his college career playing JUCO ball at Hinds Community College (MS) and he absolutely dominated. He left Hinds after 2 seasons as a 2-Time JUCO All-American, transferred to the University of Alabama entering the 1996 season. Myers was spectacular in his first and only full season for the Tide, amassing 8 sacks on the way to being named First Team All-SEC. He headed into 1997 with preseason All-SEC and All-American nods but his college career would be abruptly ended after his eligibility was stripped for being in contact with a sports agent following the first game of the 1997 season. Myers would end up being drafted in the 4th round of the 1998 draft by the Dallas Cowboys and enjoy a very solid 9 year NFL career.




TIM KEENAN III

A talented defensive tackle in the latest recruiting cycle … four-star prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN.com … 247Sports checks him in as the No. 36 tackle and the No. 20 player in Alabama … No. 18 defensive tackle nationally by Rivals and also ranked as the No. 9 player in the state … listed as ESPN’s No. 44 defensive tackle, the No. 136 player in the Southeast Region and the 11th-ranked player in Alabama … member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team … played for Rueben Nelson at Ramsay … led Ramsay to a 10-3 record and an Alabama 5A state quarterfinal appearance as a junior.

 

[Tide Rev]

97 days until Alabama Football: Cornelius Bennett
We are 97 days away from kickoff! Cornelius Bennett (97) was a linebacker for the Tide from 1983-1986. In these four seasons, he recorded 287 tackles and 21.5 sacks, none more memorable than "The Sack" of Notre Dame quarterback Steve Beuerlein that would go down as his most famous play (pictured). His senior year was his best season and would see him capture both the Lombardi Award and SEC Player of the Year Award. He was also named to his THIRD All-American team that year which is tied for the most in program history! After graduating, Bennett would go on to be drafted 2nd overall in the 1987 draft and would enjoy a very successful NFL career that would see him named to the Pro Bowl 5x and First Team All-Pro 3x. Cornelius Bennett is one of the many great linebackers in Alabama football's illustrious history at the position.
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97 KHURTISS PERRY
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97 REID SCHUBACK
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Biscuit is one of my faves! I about went through the roof when he sacked Beuerlien

 

[dtgreg]

Biscuit is one of my faves! I about went through the roof when he sacked Beuerlien

I was able to take my Dad to that game!

 

[BamaHoHo]

Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 95 days


95 days until Alabama Football: Curt Jarvis

We are 95 days away from kickoff! Curt Jarvis (95) was defensive lineman for Alabama from 1983-1986 and he would be a big contributor for each of those four seasons. His freshman year, he recorded 27 tackles on the way to being named "Most Outstanding Freshman Nose Guard" by USA Today. He then picked up 50+ tackles his next three seasons with the Tide and was named to the All-SEC team his junior and senior season. After leaving the Capstone, he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 7th round of the 1987 draft and would enjoy a 4-year NFL career in Tampa.

MONKELL GOODWINE

Defensive line prospect that can play inside or outside for the Tide ... received a five-star ranking from PrepStar ... unanimous four-star prospect by all other major recruiting outlets ... PrepStar's top-rated recruit from Maryland and the No. 26 player on the magazine's Top 150 Dream Team ... the top-rated player from Maryland and the No. 35 prospect nationally according to Rivals ... rated as the No. 7 strongside defensive end the No. 89 player overall on the 247Composite ... No. 120 on the Top247 list and the ninth-rated strongside defensive end by 247Sports ... ranked No. 174 on the ESPN300 and the No. 21 recruit from the East Region by ESPN.com ... attended Rock Creek Christian Academy where he was coached by Andre Kates ... racked up 48 tackles and four sacks in five games of action as a senior ... totaled 68 tackles, including seven sacks, and added 16 quarterback hurries to go with three forced fumbles in 2019 ... chose Alabama over in-state Maryland along with Arizona State, Clemson, Kentucky and Texas A&M.

JACK MARTIN

 

[BamaHoHo]

94 days until Alabama Football: John Copeland

We are 94 days away from kickoff! John Copeland (94) was a defensive lineman for Alabama from 1991-1992. Like Michael Myers, who we recognized a couple days ago, Copeland ALSO originally attended Hines Community College before transferring to play for Alabama. Copeland's Tide career got off to a rough start, with the future star suffering an ankle injury in his first spring practice. This left him with serious questions about his career. With the advice of defensive end Eric Curry (80), he decided to continue playing for Gene Stallings and would help make the 1992 Alabama defense one of the greatest defenses of all time. Both he and Curry would terrorize opposing offenses in 1992 and they were both named All-Americans for their effort. Most importantly though, they would help bring the program its 12th National Championship, defeating the heavily favored Miami Hurricanes 34-13 in the Sugar Bowl to finish off an undefeated season. After his graduation, Copeland was drafted with the 5th pick in the 1993 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and he would end up enjoying a very solid 8 year career in Cincy.

Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 94 days

DJ DALE

 

[Tidewater]

94 days until Alabama Football: John Copeland

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Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 94 days

In the Athlon College Football Preview in 1993, the entry for these two was: "If Copeland doesn't get you, Curry will. If Curry doesn't get you, Copeland will."

 

[TideEngineer08]

Kendrick Burton from the early/mid 1990s

 

[BamaHoHo]

93 days until Alabama Football: Marty Lyons

We are 93 days away from kickoff! Marty Lyons (93) was a defensive lineman for Alabama from 1975-1978. Lyons had a huge impact on Bear Bryant's defense, especially his senior year in 1978. That season, he would lead the team in tackles with 119 and would be named SEC Player of the Year and an All-American for his efforts. His most iconic moment with the Tide came in the last game of his Alabama career in the 1979 Sugar Bowl against Penn State. He was a key contributor in the set of plays that would be later known as "The Goal-Line Stand". When prompted by Penn State QB Chuck Fusina about how far the ball was from the goal line, Marty responded, "Bout a foot. You better pass." Penn State should have listened... They would be stuffed once again on the next play and Alabama would go on to win the Sugar Bowl and the National Championship. Not a bad way to end your collegiate career!! After graduating, Lyons would be drafted 14th overall by the New York Jets and would play there for the duration of his 11 year NFL career.

Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 93 days
JAH-MARIEN LATHAM

 

[BamaHoHo]

92 days until Alabama Football: Quinnen Williams

We are now 92 days away from kickoff! Quinnen Williams (92) was a defensive lineman for Alabama from 2016-2018. In his redshirt freshman season in 2017, Quinnen played in all 14 games. He garnered two sacks and 20 tackles in 2017, including two in Alabama's National Championship game victory against Georgia. However, 2018 would end up being his breakout year. That season, Williams accumulated 71 total tackles (19.5 for loss) and 8 sacks from the nose guard position. He won the Outland Trophy (Best Interior Lineman) was named an unanimous All-American, and first team All-SEC. He would leave Alabama after that season with an SEC and National Championship ring and would be drafted 3rd overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, where he still plays today.

Countdown to Alabama Football Fall Camp: 92 Justin Eboigbe
JUSTIN EBOIGBE

 

[Ledsteplin]

93 days until Alabama Football: Marty Lyons


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Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 93 days
JAH-MARIEN LATHAM
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Might add Jonathan Allen to #93 wearers.

 

[Windsortide]

Biscuit is one of my faves! I about went through the roof when he sacked Beuerlien

One of my favorite tide moments.

 

[Windsortide]

Ready for the new season! Let’s goooo

 

[BamaHoHo]

91 days until Alabama football: Bob Baumhower

We are 91 days away from kickoff! Bob Baumhower (91) was a defensive tackle for Alabama from 1973-1976. A staple in Paul “Bear” Bryant’s defense; Baumhower was an interior lineman’s worst nightmare in the run game, but he could also get after the QB as great as any defensive tackle. Baumhower received sporadic playing time in 1974 but showed a lot of promise and would break out in 1975. In his first as a starter, Bob helped the Tide to an SEC Championship and a victory over Penn State in the 1975 Sugar Bowl. He was named First Team All-SEC for his efforts that season, a feat he would repeat in the 1976 season as a senior. After graduating, Baumhower was and has been successful both off and on the field! Focusing on his on the field career; Bob was drafted with the 40th pick in the 1977 draft by the Miami Dolphins, where he would play under legendary coach Don Shula for his entire 10-year career. He would retire from the NFL with an amazing 888 total tackles and 39.5 sacks. For his efforts, he was named to 5 Pro Bowls and 5 All-Pro Teams and was honored with a spot on the Miami Dolphins Honors Roll.

Countdown to Alabama Football Fall Camp: 91 Jaheim Oatis

JAHEIM OATIS

 

[TideEngineer08]

I can't find a pic but Damien Jeffries, DE on the 1994 team, wore 91.

 

[BamaHoHo]

90 days until Alabama football: Jarran Reed

We are now 90 days away from kickoff! Jarran Reed (90) was a defensive lineman for Alabama from 2014-2015. Jarran Reed began his college career playing JUCO ball at East Mississippi Community College from 2012-2013, helping lead the team to the 2013 NJCAA National Championship. Reed was a fantastic run stopper at EMCC and the Tide took notice. He was an immediate starter for the Tide and recorded 55 tackles in his first season at Alabama. He decided against entering the draft and came back for his senior season where he played a crucial role in securing the 2015 SEC and National Championship for the Tide. He started all 15 games in 2015, securing 57 tackles and one sack. After graduating, he was selected with the 49th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Reed has recorded 24.5 sacks and 237 total tackles so far in his impressive NFL career. He was recently signed by the Green Bay Packers.

STEPHON WYNN JR. is listed on the roster bur he transferred to Nebraska.

 

[Patton]

91 days until Alabama football: Bob Baumhower


Countdown to Alabama Football Fall Camp: 91 Jaheim Oatis

JAHEIM OATIS

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IF you are a TIDE Aficionado and "fancy" yourself as a person of some knowledge of football and the Alabama Crimson Tide?....THIS is the 1st year young man you should be most excited about,and excited for this year on the defensive side of the ball...He is going to play and play well I believe. And when they get 25-35 more lbs on Khurtiss Perry? Pay attention!...Very close attention....May take a year....

 

[crimsonaudio]

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