Crimson Tide linebacker Charlie Higgenbotham transfers to South Alabama
Junior linebacker Charlie Higgenbotham finalized plans today to transfer from the University of Alabama to the new program at South Alabama for the 2009 season, a source tells the Press-Register.
Higgenbotham was set to meet today with Crimson Tide coaches regarding his future. He will be eligible to play immediately for the Jaguars, who will play the program's inaugural game Sept. 5 against Hargrave Military Academy.
He explored other schools before settling on South Alabama's team, which is coached by former Crimson Tide player Joey Jones. Higgenbotham played for Jones during his prep career at Mountain Brook High School near Birmingham.
A two-time SEC academic honor roll selection, Higgenbotham played in 24 career games for Alabama, mostly on special teams and in a reserve defensive role. He now becomes the latest in a growing line of attrition for Alabama's football team this summer.
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