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Tenn. Player Quits Team Via Text

Bryce Brown is out, electronically

By Kate Schwartz,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 28, 2010 12:44 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The fact that Tennessee running back Bryce Brown decided to leave the Volunteers isn't a major shock—he bailed on spring practice, and many assumed he'd jump ship after Lane Kiffin bolted for USC, reports Sporting News. But the way he did it—by sending head coach Derek Dooley a text—is raising a few eyebrows. Especially when you consider that Brown, declared the class of 2009's No. 1 recruit by Rivals.com, can't join a new school's team until he gets a formal release from Tennessee. Click here for Dooley's harsh reaction.

Tennessee running back Bryce Brown (11) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
Tennessee running back Bryce Brown (11) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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MikeC
Aug 7, 2010 5:50 PM CDT
tweet tweet- three a day PRACTICES to hot and humid- I QUIT!
Alan
Jul 29, 2010 9:04 AM CDT
For the love of the game.
Dorkapotamus
Jul 28, 2010 1:03 PM CDT
There may be no one group of people in America today more exploited by their employer than college athletes.

 
University of Tennessee • Lane Kiffin • college football • Bryce Brown • Derek Dooley

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