Alabama reserve DB Brown suspended for Cotton Bowl

DALLAS (AP) Alabama reserve defensive back Tony Brown is suspended for the Cotton Bowl against Michigan State after a violation of team rules. Coach Nick Saban

DALLAS (AP) Alabama reserve defensive back Tony Brown is suspended for the Cotton Bowl against Michigan State after a violation of team rules.

Coach Nick Saban said in a statement released by the school Wednesday that an internal decision was made to send Brown home.

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Brown, a sophomore, is listed on the depth chart as a backup at both cornerback and the STAR position, a combo safety and cornerback position. Brown played 13 games this season and made 16 tackles with two passes broken up.