The Alabama Crimson Tide will take the field for the 2022 college football season in 83 days, as Utah State visits Bryant Denny Stadium on Sept. 3.
This will be Alabama’s first season-opener at home in quite some time, as the 18-time national champs are usually selected for a nationally televised kickoff game at a neutral site against a big-time opponent.
Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until Nick Saban and his team takes the field.
Today, with 83 days remaining, we will take a look at one of my favorite players of the Nick Saban era who happened to wear No. 83 in Kevin Norwood. Currently, freshman Kendrick Law wears No. 83 for the Crimson Tide.
Norwood had a fantastic career with Alabama from 2010 to 2013 where he collected 81 receptions for 1,275 yards and 12 touchdowns during a run-heavy era of Crimson Tide football.
Kevin Norwood’s Photo Gallery
NCAA Football: BCS Championship-Alabama vs. LSU
Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) makes…
Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) makes a leaping catch as he is defended by LSU Tigers cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) during the first half of the 2012 BCS National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: BCS Championship-Alabama vs. LSU
Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) makes…
Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) makes a catch as LSU Tigers cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) defends during the BCS National Championship game at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: BCS National Championship-Alabama vs. Notre Dame
Jan 7, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a…
Jan 7, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a pass during the first half of the 2013 BCS Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: BCS National Championship-Alabama vs. Notre Dame
Jan 7, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) celebrates his…
Jan 7, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) during the second half of the 2013 BCS Championship game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Alabama at Texas A&M
Sep 14, 2013; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches…
Sep 14, 2013; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a pass for a touchdown over Texas A&M Aggies defensive back De’Vante Harris (1) during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Tennessee at Alabama
Oct 26, 2013; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) celebrates his…
Oct 26, 2013; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) celebrates his touchdown in the end zone against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Chattanooga at Alabama
Nov 23, 2013; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) carries the…
Nov 23, 2013; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) carries the ball against Chattanooga Mocs defensive back Dee Virgin (19) during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Alabama at Auburn
Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a…
Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a 20 yard touchdown pass from AJ McCarron (not pictured) in the second quarter Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Alabama at Auburn
Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) celebrates with…
Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) celebrates with AJ McCarron (10) after a 20 yard touchdown catch in the second quarter Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Alabama at Auburn
Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) celebrates after…
Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) celebrates after scoring on a 20 yard touchdown pass from AJ McCarron (not pictured) in the second quarter Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
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