Saban still mulling Robinson’s status after arrest

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SANDESTIN, Fla. — Alabama coach Nick Saban told ESPN.com on Wednesday he is still determining the status of offensive tackle Cam Robinson and what action to take, but said the door remains open for Robinson to play for the Crimson Tide next season.

Robinson and teammate Hootie Jones were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possessing a handgun in the presence of drugs last month in their hometown of West Monroe, Louisiana. Robinson, a potential top-10 pick in next year’s NFL draft, also received a felony charge for possessing a stolen firearm.

“It’s the first time Cam has ever had an issue or a problem,” Saban said. “We’re handling it and managing it internally and making him do things to hopefully change his behavior. I’m waiting to see how this whole legal thing plays out, because it’s not really what it seems to be.”

Saban declined to provide specifics about Robinson’s arrest, but sources told ESPN.com that the two players had been shooting guns at a range earlier in the night and didn’t take …

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