University of Alabama junior safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules and policy, coach Nick Saban announced Wednesday. The Tuscaloosa News reported Thursday that strength and conditioning coach Corey Harris provided Clinton-Dix with impermissible benefits.
The Tuscaloosa News also reported that Harris had a connection to an agent and has since been placed on administrative leave.
Saban said Wednesday that there is no timetable for Clinton-Dix’s return. He did not play in Saturday’s game against Georgia State.
The Tuscaloosa News reported that Clinton-Dix’s car was broken into either the night of June 25 or morning of June 26, and Harris loaned Clinton-Dix less than $500 to replace the stolen items, which included money, an iPad and a stereo system. The report said Clinton-Dix provided the University with bank records showing he repaid the loan.
Saban said after Saturday’s game that there was no new information.
CBSSports.com reported that the University expects Clinton-Dix to miss 1-3 games. Alabama will travel to Kentucky this week, then host Arkansas and Tennessee before a bye week.
Clinton-Dix played in all 14 games last season, recording five interceptions, tied for first in the SEC and is widely considered the top safety prospect for next year’s NFL Draft. Landon Collins and Geno Smith split time at his position Saturday.
