Did Improper Contact with a Sports Agent Lead to the Suspension of an All-American?

As several outlets have reported, All-American tackle Andre Smith has been suspended by Alabama for the Sugar Bowl. "Sources" informed the Mobile Press Register that the suspension is "thought to be tied to an improper association with a sports agent". The Tuscaloosa News has confirmed "that Smith was being investigated by the school about improper contact with a sports agent."

ESPN.com's Chris Low covers the Bad News for Alabama, Smith and leaves us with this:

The bigger question with Smith becomes the specifics of his improper dealings with an agent and when everything occurred.

Saban's message to his team, though, was loud and clear: Messing around with an agent is a quick ticket out of town ... even if you're Andre Smith.

More on this story will undoubtedly come out on Tuesday. Stay tuned for more as this story develops.