I hate to say this, but it seems as if he has lost his edge with this kind of talk. Personally, I think his stock in the NFL has suffered due to his play this year. He definitely wasn't the force they built him up to be. If he leaves we will be fine.
DevO -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RollTideFan] After Britt injury, Smiley eyes NFL http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/sports/106 7453267206141.xml Alabama notebook 10/29/03 Huntsville Times After Britt injury, Smiley eyes NFL TUSCALOOSA - The prospect of heading to the NFL after this season is growing stronger to junior guard Justin Smiley. A preseason All-American who figures to have a future in the NFL, Smiley said that the broken leg sustained last Saturday by close friend and fellow NFL prospect Wesley Britt has affected Smiley's thinking about turning pro. Smiley pointed to the fact that a serious injury such as Britt's could jeopardize his chances in the NFL before he draws his first paycheck. "I can't say that hasn't crossed my mind," Smiley said Tuesday. "That's definitely been something to think about. This season hasn't gone the way I would like it to go, team-wise. You don't want to leave on a note like that. But when you see one of your friends get hurt, that could definitely hurt your stock (in the NFL draft). "It did cross my mind. Why don't I get paid and have a chance of making some money and have this happen to me (rather) than to stay here and get hurt and not make any? But that's one of the things we'll have to approach at the end of the season." The injury to Britt was particularly difficult for Smiley. The two have lined up side-by-side on the offensive line since they were freshmen. "For the next few snaps after Wes got hurt until something that took my thought off that, you play not to get hurt," Smiley said. "You see something like that and it's rough. "He breaks both bones in his (lower) leg and the bone is almost sticking out of the skin and you see your friend laying there . . . I'm only a foot away from him. It could have been me." [...] kurt ______________________________________________________ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net ______________________________________________________ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net
