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Alabama defends blocking transfer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama and coach Nick Saban are defending the decision to block defensive back Maurice Smith’s transfer to Georgia.

Smith has graduated and sought a release from his scholarship entering his final season. Saban blocked his transfer to Southeastern Conference schools.

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