Bell uses social media to announce football departure

Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell has expressed his intention, via Twitter, to leave the University of Alabama football program.

Bell, a senior from Rayville, LA, was expected to be a major offensive contributor this season.

As a junior, Bell caught 17 passes for 431 yards including three touchdown receptions.

Excerpt from Bell via Twitter...

..it's been a nice run but I'm hanging up my cleats
— Kenny bell (@TheKennyBell7) September 3, 2013
 ..I've made so many memories here @ Alabama but some things you gotta let go

— Kenny bell (@TheKennyBell7) September 3, 2013

This story will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.

6:30 p.m. UPDATE:

Saban said he gave a "personal day" to Kenny Bell and should be back to practice tomorrow.
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) September 3, 2013

On the surface, it would appear that Bell's declaration to quit the Tide football team was a "knee- jerk" reaction to potentially a plethora of concerns.

Saban: (Bell) came and we had a discussion. I talked to his mom. I want Kenny to be part of the team if he can be happy doing that."
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) September 3, 2013

Saban: "Sometimes we have personal things that we need to get ironed out. He had a day today to do that."
— Marc Torrence (@marctorrence) September 3, 2013