97 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season

In 97 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary Nick Saban as head coach in Tuscaloosa.

Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until Alabama football takes the field.

Today, with 97 days remaining, we honor a fallen former Alabama star whose life ended all to early in Lorenzo Washington.

Washington was a member of the Crimson Tide from 2005-2009. During his redshirt sophomore season, Washington saw his playing time significantly increase. During his career with the Tide, Washington had 12 tackles for loss and six sacks.

Sadly, in 2021 at the age of 34, Washington passed away. In honor of Washington’s legacy with the Tide, here is a gallery with the best photos of the former Alabama defensive lineman.

Lorenzo Washington’s Photo Gallery