Jets' Stone Smartt: Active for Week 15
Jets' Stone Smartt: Active for Week 15
maxpreps.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Taylor Smartt, the head softball coach at UAB, stepped away from the program in late April 2026 amid allegations of misconduct and an ongoing university investigation. The team played on without her as the situation developed. This has been the central focus of local and national softball coverage during the AAC tournament window.[3][4][6]
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Reports indicate the university initiated an administrative leave and later confirmed she was taking a step back from the program as the investigation continued. No official findings or final determination had been announced publicly at the time these updates were published.[4][5][6]
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Coverage has highlighted allegations including racist remarks, abuse of players, potential NCAA violations, and other misconduct, though UAB had not publicly released a detailed findings report as of the latest updates. The situation remains fluid, with interim staff leading the program in the interim period.[6][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent local outlets or provide a brief timeline of the events as reported, plus links to primary statements from UAB or the AAC. Would you prefer a quick summary or a set of source links?
Citations: BroBible coverage mentions administrative leave and ongoing questions about termination pending investigation, ABC3340 coverage confirms stepping away during the season and investigation context, SI coverage notes the step-back and investigation details.[3][4][6]