Southern Mississippi senior linebacker
Michael Boley had 20 tackles against
Nebraska and 19 against Houston.

<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Big man on campus</span>

Ex-Elkmont star found few offers, but he's thrived at Southern Miss

By Gentry Estes
DAILY Sports Writer

TUSCALOOSA — Remember Michael Boley?

Played for Elkmont High a few years back. Was a pretty good running back at a small school. The big programs didn't look at him too much.

Well, listen to what they're saying about him now.

"Boley is one of the better linebackers we'll see all year," Alabama head coach Mike Shula said.

"Boley stands out as a very good tackler, a very good football player," Tide offensive coordinator Dave Rader said.

Now a senior All-American at No. 24-ranked Southern Mississippi, Boley leads an undefeated team into Bryant-Denny Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

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