In a short statement from the school, University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced that cornerback Tony Brown was being sent home from the Cotton Bowl for a violation of team rules.
“We have made an internal decision to send Tony Brown home due to a violation of team rules,” the statement from Saban read.
No other details were given in the short statement so there really is no use in speculating and chances are, we may never know the reason.
Brown played in 13 games this season, playing a big role on special teams.