re: Alabama grants release to DB Marcus Smith, pending SEC waiver ruling

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The Chris Black situation was totally different than this one though

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Nope, it was an "exception" because he got the waiver. He got an automatic waiver because Saban/Bama never responded in the alotted time

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but I believe Kirby was in this kids ear trying to poach him from Saban the whole time

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This is against the rule and the SEC is adamant against it. All bama has to do is tell them.

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. Its funny how he doesn't want anyone to transfer to their coaches old school even when its out of conference but he has no problem when its to his benefit.

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Being a grad was the key here