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Photo: Memphis player who stole football from Auburn signs it, posts it on Instagram
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Reggis Ball, a Memphis senior defensive back, practically attacked an Auburn equipment manager to steal a game ball after the Birmingham Bowl.
Memphis lost, 31-10, but Ball returned an interception for his team’s only touchdown. After the game, things got ugly when he practically accosted an Auburn staff member, stole the ball and then taunted the team’s personnel and fans.
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The University of Memphis responded by symbolically kicking Ball off the team, even though he has exhausted his eligibility.
So how did Ball respond? Apparently by signing the football and posting a picture of it on his Instagram account.
Ball is the younger brother of former Georgia Tech quarterback Reggie Ball, who did not approve of his post-game antics.
DAYUM! Just got to my phone and saw my little bro did something tasteless post game…smh #NoExcuses for that behavior.
— Reggie Ball (@TheReggieBall) December 31, 2015
@peteypablonious I praised the good plays on field. There's no defending bs that but I'll cont. to love my bro thru this mistake….
— Reggie Ball (@TheReggieBall) December 31, 2015
The Memphis defensive back also posted a video of himself celebrating the touchdown, along with a message to his fans. Presented without comment:
RAN OFF ON DA PLUG TWICE!!! #MYBALL A video posted by @ballhead39 on
According to the Ledger-Enquirer, Ball has pulled this stunt before.
“Members of Auburn’s equipment staff were alerted Ball tries to steal a football from opposing teams after the game every time he gets an interception.
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