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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Eight public and two private universities in Alabama have paid the state Department of Public Safety more than $38,000 for state troopers who protect their football coaches.
A department spokeswoman, Martha Earnhardt, said the troopers are used only during football season.
The 10 schools whose coaches receive trooper protection are Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, Samford University, Troy University, Tuskegee University, University of Alabama, University of North Alabama and the University of West Alabama.
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A department spokeswoman, Martha Earnhardt, said the troopers are used only during football season.
The 10 schools whose coaches receive trooper protection are Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, Samford University, Troy University, Tuskegee University, University of Alabama, University of North Alabama and the University of West Alabama.
AL.COM