Because based on what is being rumored, there isn't a program in the country that would have just let that player leave on their own, they would have been dismissed from the team immediately. I get that he transferred out of the program before the bowl game, but he was playing in the last game of the year against Houston, it appears he was not kicked off the team. And by all accounts, it also was mentioned that he was told that he wouldn't be getting a scholarship either... that's not being kicked off the team.
I think whoever is spreading the information, had better be 100% correct with their information or should probably be kicked off this site... as this is a real rumor that can cause actual harm.