... Bryce Brown, the former 5-star recruit and No. 1 running back from the 2009 class has finally put an end to the rumors by sending a text message to Tennessee officials stating that he won't be returning.  This comes after he left the program in March for personal reasons, but did not officially ask for his release. That sparked debate over whether he might have a change of heart and return to the program. Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley even said that he would be welcomed back onto the team if the circumstances were right. "I was open to Bryce coming back on the condition that he wanted to unpack his bags and put his heart into this program,” Dooley said Tuesday before adding, “I fully expect Bryce not to be on our team.&rdquo...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - College Football