Franklin says prized 2010 recruit wants to get closer to home, explore a possible return to quarterback More

Offseason practices, which begin Friday, will be open to the public ... unlike a year ago More

Playing before a crowd that featured a majority of Commodores' fans was a change from regular season More

Lafonte Thourogood looks for opportunity to play in 2012 with switch from quarterback to running back More

First-year coach James Franklin sees value in extending competition for playing time at all positions More

One of SEC's most productive cornerbacks in 2010 was named to preseason All-SEC third team More

Sidelined last season by shoulder problems, younger brother of NFL star looks for his opportunity More

Smith's thus-far bumpy college career was preceded by records, championship in Alabama More

Defensive end expects to keep starting job, aims to raise sack total in the fall More

Smith's experience gives him the upper hand, but Franklin not prepared to pick him or anyone else More