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Alabama Flips Local Miami Pledge on NSD
Sometimes it's better to stay closer to home.
Fun with geography: Coral Gables, FL is a LONG way from Northport, AL.
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That fact, plus the opportunity to play for titles and be NFL-developed, all factored in to the flip of 5-11, 195-pound four star Tuscaloosa County High running back/linebacker Kevin Riley to Alabama. He announced his final pick at the TCHS gym shortly after 1 p.m. CT Wednesday, the first day recruits could sign early.
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