TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- After a victory today over Georgia Southern, Trent Richardson was asked to share his thoughts about life after Alabama football.



His answer raised some eyebrows.



"I've got a whole 'nother year," the star junior running back said. "I'm not thinking about nothing else. But after Alabama football, it is what it is.



"I'm going to be here for a whole 'nother year, and I'm ready to stay here and just play football."



So he's not going pro after this season? He's coming back for his senior year?



When asked to clarify his remarks, the group interview came to an abrupt end.



A member of Alabama's media relations staff later suggested that Richardson might have misspoken and stressed that these words should not be taken as a big announcement.



Don't be surprised if Richardson makes comments next week clarifying his statement, along the lines of waiting until after the season to evaluate his options.

