Saturday, August 6, 2016

Mississippi Backup Protection Turns Focal Point to Baseball

OXFORD, leave out. (AP) -- Mississippi sophomore Anthony Alford has left the soccer application to pursue a professional baseball career with the Toronto Blue Jays. The school introduced Alford's departure on Tuesday afternoon. The Petal, Mississippi, native played in all four games this season as a backup safety and punt returner.

Alford turned into selected by means of the Blue Jays in the 3rd circular of the 2012 draft but signed a contract that allowed him to play football at Southern Mississippi whereas enjoying in the Blue Jays' minor league device all the way through the summers. He transferred to Ole leave out ultimate year and rapidly grew to be a contributor in a backup position. He made six tackles this season.
The eleventh-ranked Rebels (four-0, 1-0 Southeastern convention) host No. 3 Alabama (4-0, 1-0) on Saturday.

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