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Report: Mekhi Brown Requested Transfer Month Before Going After Alabama Coach

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On the heels of a sideline outburst during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, former Alabama linebacker Mekhi Brown has transferred to Tennessee State.

According to Mike Organ of The Tennessean, Brown was reportedly admitted into Tennessee State more than a month before the title game.

After being called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during Alabama's 26-23 national title win over Georgia, Brown "lunged" at Alabama assistant Kerry Stevenson, per ESPN.com's Chris Low.

Brown showed remorse for his actions after the game, telling Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel, "I really felt like a jerk.