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08:12 AM ET 05.13 | All-SEC cornerback Janoris Jenkins may have found a new football home. Jenkins, who was dismissed from the Florida football team last month, is strongly leaning toward enrolling at North Alabama, his attorney said. The Division II school is coached by Terry Bowden, a former Auburn coach and the son of former FSU coach Bobby Bowden. On Wednesday, the senior from Pahokee entered a written plea of not guilty on a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana, said Gainesville attorney Huntley Johnson, who represents Jenkins. Johnson indicated that a deal could be worked out to avoid a trial. Johnson said Jenkins, who was kicked off the team after his second marijuana-related arrest this year, is also considering Valdosta State.

St. Petersburg Times

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May 13, 2011 08:35 AM ET

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I didn't think northern Alabama (or anywhere in Alabame) had legalized marijuana. It seems he would be better off at a place that has legalized it.

Deep Creek

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May 13, 2011 09:05 AM ET

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I didn't think northern Alabama (or anywhere in Alabame) had legalized marijuana. It seems he would be better off at a place that has legalized it.

Jamaica has a football team? Who knew?

GR=O-6fan

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May 13, 2011 09:21 AM ET

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Terry Bowden has carved himself a niche with guys like these and guys that can't qualify for Division 1. Most seem to settle down once they get to NA.

Joe Kidd #1

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May 13, 2011 09:26 AM ET

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Jamaica has a football team? Who knew?

Came about right after the bobsled team...hey mon!

Deep Creek

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May 13, 2011 10:40 AM ET

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Is that North Alabama State Penitentiary?

12-0 deal with it…

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May 13, 2011 11:51 AM ET

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I didn't think northern Alabama (or anywhere in Alabame) had legalized marijuana. It seems he would be better off at a place that has legalized it.

Lower Alabama did...oh wait that is FL! The kid should come to TOSU and play for Urban next year!

Hippy Weed

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May 13, 2011 11:52 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:05 AM ET 05.13 by GR=O-6fan

Jamaica has a football team? Who knew?

I bet he wishes Vancouver had a college FB team!

Hippy Weed

Columbus , OH

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May 13, 2011 12:17 PM ET

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I think the young man could use some sage counseling from an all pro. Call Ricky Williams.

THE BISHOP!

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May 13, 2011 01:08 PM ET

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Valdosta State has had some fine football teams... never boring to watch.

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May 13, 2011 02:19 PM ET

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This is just one of many cases that highlight the athletes as gods syndrome. So long as they can perform for someone, their complete lack of maturity, common sense and accountability will be overlooked. Seriously, a kid can't figure out that a free college education, assuming he takes advantage of it, PLUS a shot at the pros, is not worth laying off certain recreational activities?