Alabama awards Carson Tinker scholarship

By: Associated Press

Posted: Tue 8:37 PM, Aug 21, 2012

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Long snapper Carson Tinker will play his final season for No. 2 Alabama on scholarship.

Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Tuesday the former walk-on is getting a full scholarship. Tinker was thrust into the spotlight last April by tragedy. His girlfriend, Ashley Harrison, was killed by a tornado after both were thrown about 50 yards from the closet where they huddled.

Saban says Tinker "has had such a positive influence in so many ways - personally, academically and athletically."

Tinker says receiving the scholarship "is truly an honor. You really have to earn it, and I am very thankful."

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