In Memoriam
KEITH MCCANTS (1968-2021). Former Alabama linebacker Keith McCants was found dead in his home in St. Petersburg, Florida today at the age of 53. Investigators believe he died of a drug overdose. McCants, whose off-the-field problems after his NFL career have been well chronicled, but he seemed to have turned a corner in recent years. He befriended St. Petersburg city councilman (and current mayoral candidate) Robert Blackmon several years ago, spoke to groups about his past troubles, and even had a hip replacement surgery recently.
McCants was the 4th overall pick by Tampa Bay in the 1990 draft, and would play in 88 games over six seasons with Tampa Bay, Houston, and Arizona.
Blackmon shared these clips of McCants below, and also posted a tribute to his friend on Facebook.
JIM FULLER (1945-2021). Former Alabama player and assistant coach Jimmy Fuller died late yesterday due to complications from COVID-19. Fuller played on the 1964 and 1965 national championship teams, and served as an assistant coach under Ray Perkins, Bill Curry, and Gene Stallings, with whom he’s win another national championship in 1992. Fuller also had stints as head coach and athletic director at Jacksonville State University.
News
Trey Mullinax, needing a strong finish at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, tied a course record with a 63 (-9) for a two-stroke opening round lead. Mullinax came in tied for the 25th and final spot in the Finals 25 standings, but would move into 1st with a win this weekend.
Erin Routliffe won her first-ever grand slam event today, with a first round win in the doubles draw at the U.S. Open. Routliffe was previously 0-3 in grand slam events (with one of those coming as as qualifier in 2015 while still at Alabama).
Rueben Foster worked out for the New York Jets today, as he attempts to return to the field two years after a compound knee injury.
Josh Jacobs was named as a team captain for the Las Vegas Raiders this season.
Media Appearances
Former Tiders Saleem Rasheed, Canary Knight, and Miguel Merritt were guests on The Bama Standard this evening.
Lee Hodges is this week’s guest on the Sunday Red podcast.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Ryan Kelly – activated from the Reserve / COVID-19 list by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Da’Shawn Hand – placed on the Reserve / Injured list by the Detroit Lions.
Game Results
ROAD CYCLING Paralympics Road Cycling 24.3km Mixed Team Relay Germany – 53:55, 4th Annika Zeyen – 2nd leg of relay WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Paralympics Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Semifinal Netherlands 52, Germany 42. Kate Lang – 40 minutes, 18 points. Barbara Gross – DNP. Catharina Weiss – 2 minutes, 0 points. Paralympics Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Semifinal China 41, United States 36. Lindsey Zurbrugg – 39 minutes, 9 points Bailey Moody – DNP Abby Bauleke – DNP Paralympics Women’s Wheelchair Basketball 7/8 Playoff Great Britain 62, Spain 43. Laurie Williams – 33 minutes, 9 points. Jude Hamer – 7 minutes, 0 points. Joy Haizelden – 29 minutes, 4 points. Sara Revuelta – 28 minutes, 2 points TENNIS US Open Women’s Doubles Rd 1: Erin Routliffe / L Fernandez defeated McHale / Olmos 6-4, 6-2. US Open Women’s Doubles Rd 1: 7-seed Alexa Guarachi / D Krawczyk defeated Danilina / Shvedova 6-3, 6-4. BASKETBALL Włocławek 75, Lublin 64. Jimmie Taylor – 24 minutes, 11 points (3-5 FG, 5-6 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls. GOLF British Challenge Rd 1: Gavin Moynihan – 70, -2, T43 Forme Tour Rolling Green Championship Rd 2 (suspended). Jonathan Hardee – 78, +8, T153 (hasn’t started Rd 2) PGA Tour Championship Rd 1: Justin Thomas – 67, -7, T5 (Thomas started at -4 in the seeding format) Korn Ferry Tour Championship Rd 1: Trey Mullinax – 63, -9, 1st (leads by 2) Lee Hodges – 71, -1, T35 Robby Shelton – 72, E, T48 BASEBALL Charlotte 3, Norfolk 1. Will Carter – 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP. Memphis 9, Gwinnett 6 (Gm 1, F/7). Thomas Burrows – 2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 WP, 1 HBP. Dayton 3, Lansing 2. Cobie Vance (RF) – 0-2, 2 BB. Charleston 15, Columbia 2. Peyton Wilson (2B) – 2-3, 1 double, 1 single, 1 HBP. Jupiter 6, St. Lucie 1. Sam Praytor (C) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 HBP. Amarillo 6, San Antonio 5. Kyle Overstreet (DH) – 1-4, 1 single. Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh 5 (F/11). Adam Morgan – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K. Hillsboro 6, Eugene 5. Brett Auerbach (C) - 3-5, 3 singles, 1 run. ACL Rockies 11, ACL Cubs 5. Tyler Ras – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
