Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Safety Rod Woodson no longer with Alabama's team

Alabama coach Nick Saban announced at today's preseason press conference that sophomore safety Rod Woodson is no longer a part of the Crimson Tide's football program.

According to Saban, it was "mutually agreed it would be better for him to continue his career somewhere else."

Woodson, a signee from Olive Branch, Miss., played sparingly on special teams as a true freshman. It's a key loss for the Crimson Tide, since Woodson was expected to compete for a starting safety role this season along with Robert Lester.

Experienced safety Robby Green has been suspended for the 2010 season for violating NCAA policy.

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