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Maurice Smith granted release

Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:26 pm
Posted by dhuck20
SCLSU Fan
Member since Oct 2012
20282 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:26 pm
Should be getting another DB soon!

Saban releases him
Posted by VoxDawg
Glory, Glory
Member since Sep 2012
59396 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:30 pm to
Yes!!!
Posted by tylerdurden24
Member since Sep 2009
46385 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:33 pm to
Posted by GDawg1
Member since Mar 2014
935 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:38 pm to
Suck it Nicky
Posted by Jefferson Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
31961 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:40 pm to
I wonder if it might of actually helped us more long term if Saban had stayed stubborn on this. Recruiting wise and such. He was getting crushed on all fronts.

Either way, its comforting to see Kirby isn't afraid of standing up to his mentor.

Posted by dallasga6
Scrap Metal Magnate...
Member since Mar 2009
25651 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:49 pm to
Saban is Kirby's bitch...
Posted by Whiznot
Albany, GA
Member since Oct 2013
6994 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:52 pm to
Maurice Smith and his mom have my respect. They stood firm and made Nicky back down like a little punk.
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
14134 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 6:56 pm to
Sweet!
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
27288 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 7:24 pm to
quote:

They stood firm and made Nicky back down like a little punk.


PR nightmare for Saban...even Bama isn't immune from all the bad press.
Posted by wizatlanta
Cumming, GA
Member since Jan 2014
335 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 7:31 pm to
I personally hate the fact that graduate students can just go play somewhere else. Why should Smith or for that matter Lambert be able to just go play for another school?
Posted by wizatlanta
Cumming, GA
Member since Jan 2014
335 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 7:31 pm to
I personally hate the fact that graduate students can just go play somewhere else. Why should Smith or for that matter Lambert be able to just go play for another school?
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
27288 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 7:49 pm to
quote:

I personally hate the fact that graduate students can just go play somewhere else. Why should Smith or for that matter Lambert be able to just go play for another school?



Why shouldn't they have the right to play for another after they've fulfilled their obligation amd graduated?

Schools don't own these guys.
Posted by SCDawg
Spartanburg, Sc
Member since Feb 2016
2499 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 7:52 pm to
Posted by MSGADawg5988
Member since Feb 2014
1361 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 7:57 pm to
How quick can he move up our depth chart? Heard he was great on special teams too
Posted by RedFive
Ringgold Ga
Member since Apr 2015
2168 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 8:09 pm to
I don't hate the fact that they can't transfer but it worries me that poaching may start being an issue. I can see both sides of the story here.
Posted by BoogerSykes
Buckeye, AZ
Member since Sep 2012
1412 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 8:14 pm to
quote:

poaching may start being an issue.


Its not poaching when the player wanted to come here.
Plus he's a graduate transfer, he basically earned the right to play his last year of football where he wants. That's the way it should be.
Posted by Cobb Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
9804 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 8:19 pm to
quote:

I personally hate the fact that graduate students can just go play somewhere else. Why should Smith or for that matter Lambert be able to just go play for another school?


Why should anyone we limit where graduate students play if they have eligibility left?
Posted by ugastreaker
South Ga
Member since Jun 2015
4105 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 8:25 pm to
The kid played three years of football and earned his degree. Seems to be a good kid and an good athlete. Why not try to maximize your last year of eligibility/ chance and get the most playing time and exposure you can...wether it's just for personal reasons (memories) or trying to get to the next level. Most kids want to bail after three years for the draft and end up not making it.
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
14134 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 8:37 pm to
Just to play devils advocate - people sign non competes every day. I brought you in, trained you, gave you the opportunity to get your degree, a couple of rings - you take full advantage of this and accelerate your education - and for your last year of eligibility you jump ship and go to a competitor?

That being said I'm thrilled if this pans out. Also, the fact that Saban will process you at any moment makes it hard for him to play the loyalty card (actually he'd be laughed out of the stadium).
Posted by dawgfan24348
Member since Oct 2011
49205 posts
Posted on 8/10/16 at 8:43 pm to
So will he be able to play this year or will he have to sit out a year
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