The Advocate LSU loses prize recruit Patrick Surtain to Alabama; father says 'he just couldn't pass on it' The Advocate “He's had love for LSU since he was a kid,” said Surtain Sr. “I told him to stay humble and be selfish as a football player. Do what makes him happy, and he chose Alabama.” Surtain was introduced to football by his father when he was five years old ... Patrick Surtain Jr. picks Alabama over LSU, Clemson and MiamiNOLA.com BREAKING: 5-star CB Patrick Surtain Jr. has made his decisionSECcountry.com The Latest: 5-star Surtain Jr. picks Alabama over LSU, MiamiAtlanta Journal Constitution Sporting News -Bleacher Report -247Sports -CBS Sports all 97 news articles » Continue reading...