Alabama defensive back Maurice Smith claims that his locker was cleared out and his things were thrown in the trash upon informing the school of his decision to transfer, according to a letter Smith wrote that was obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Smith, who wrote the letter on July 1 to the Alabama appeal committee, stated that he was no longer allowed in the athletic facilities and among the personal items thrown out were "my family photos, written goals, inspirational and sentimental items memorializing my deceased former friend, roommate and teammate, Altee Tenpenny, and items of personal value from my former teammates.