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SportsAgentBlog (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
Could Andre Smith’s suspension from the Sugar Bowl actually strengthen his draft stock? Improper dealings with an agent really does not speak much of an athlete’s character. It definitely reflects poorly on the agent who should know better than to confront a potential client before the college season is over, but it is not like [...]
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The Anniston Star Online (Free subscription) | 04/01/2009
Alabama junior left tackle Andre Smith has accomplished plenty in college. Now he will officially test his worth in the NFL. The Montgomery-based law firm Thomas, Means, Gillis & Seay, P.C., released a statement by Smith on Saturday night, saying that he would enter the NFL draft.
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ESPN (Free subscription) | 04/01/2009
Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith made it official Saturday when he announced through a Montgomery, Ala., law firm that he was leaving school early to enter the NFL draft.
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Roll 'Bama Roll (Free subscription) | 04/01/2009
Andre Officially Gone In a statement released by Andre Smith via the Montgomery law firm of Thomas, Means, Gillis & Seay: "I value deeply the opportunity I've had to play for such a prestigious program and to have the support of such a prolific coach in Nick Saban. After much consideration, I am proud to announce my intent to become eligible for the next National Football League...
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Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 02/01/2009
[Andre Smith]'s not as polished as [Jake] Long was coming out of Michigan, but Smith possesses better overall physical tools. It's no secret the Rams wanted Long badly last year so it's safe to assume Smith will be high on their wish list a few months from now. From Todd McShay's first mock draft of 2009 over at ESPN which has the Rams picking Alabama OT Andre Smith...
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Mr. College Football (Free subscription) | 03/01/2009
I don’t normally do this blog on Saturdays, but I felt compelled to share a few thoughts about Alabama’s 31-17 loss to Utah in the Sugar Bowl last night: 1. Bama could not overcome the loss of Andre Smith: Georgia...
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The Anniston Star Online (Free subscription) | 01/01/2009
NEW ORLEANS — Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday that the suspension of left tackle Andre Smith for improper contact with an agent is a school situation, not an NCAA problem.
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The Anniston Star Online (Free subscription) | 01/01/2009
NEW ORLEANS — Alabama reached Day 3 without suspended Outland Trophy winner Andre Smith on Wednesday, and the issue just grew louder. From Alabama's attorney general releasing a statement to the university's public-relations arm playing news-cycle management, the stench of reported agent contacts and their murkiness carries on. It will likely carry into and beyond Friday's AllState Sugar...
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CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 01/01/2009
Alabama coach Nick Saban hasn't ruled out the possibility of All-America left tackle Andre Smith returning for his senior season.
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ESPN (Free subscription) | 01/01/2009
Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday the suspension of Outland Trophy winner Andre Smith from Friday's Allstate Sugar Bowl was an institutional matter and not an NCAA matter.
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Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 01/01/2009
EVERTON Tigers will be boosted by the return of star man Andre Smith for Sunday's BBL Trophy opener with Cheshire Jets at the Northgate Arena.
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Roll 'Bama Roll (Free subscription) | 01/01/2009
Daniel Moore Releasing New Iron Bowl Print Daniel Moore has announced that he will be releasing a new print entitled "The Blackout," regarding Alabama's 36-0 victory over Auburn in the 2008 Iron Bowl. According to the link, the painting will feature Antoine Caldwell and Andre Smith blowing a huge hole in the Auburn defense, thus springing Glen Coffee. I imagine it will be the first touchdown...
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Roll 'Bama Roll (Free subscription) | 31/12/2008
The University of Alabama will not face any NCAA penalties from the suspension of Outland Trophy winner Andre Smith for the Sugar Bowl, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said Wednesday. "This is an institutional matter, not an NCAA matter, and that’s been verified by the NCAA," Saban said. Saban: Smith suspension not an NCAA matter | TideSports.com At least we can breathe a little...
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Roll 'Bama Roll (Free subscription) | 31/12/2008
Unfortunately, it looks like the Andre Smith fiasco is having quite an impact on the team. Several articles from today talk about that. Antoine Caldwell chimes in about it in this piece from Rivals/Yahoo: “He kind of showed remorse and apologized,” said senior center Antoine Caldwell. “It’s just one of those things. It happened. It’s adversity we’ve got to deal with.” Words about the...
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Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 31/12/2008
The Alabama attorney general's office is reviewing reports of alleged contact between Crimson Tide offensive tackle Andre Smith and a sports agent after the All-America was suspended from the Sugar Bowl.
