It sounds as though Cliff Harris was cited again by police which is why it was announced today. Sounds as though he had been forced out weeks ago, but the team wanted to keep it quiet till after the bowl game.
He was suspended/forced out about a month or so ago after getting cited for driving without a license, insurance or a seat belt. He has not participated for a while and nobody has cared. The team didn't do anything to keep it quiet. I could find the original Oregonian articles if I cared.