Reggis Ball signs football

Memphis cornerback Reggis Ball signed the stolen Auburn football and posted it on Instagram. (ballhead39/Instagram)

Memphis cornerback Reggis Ball is a proud man.

Ball had an altercation with a member of Auburn's equipment staff, stole an Auburn football and ran off the field following Memphis' 31-10 loss in the Birmingham Bowl. Later on Wednesday, he signed the football and proudly posted a photo of his loot on Instagram.

Ball had two interceptions in the game, including a 53-yard return for a touchdown.

The photo includes the message "#RANOFFONDAPLUGTWICE."

Ball, a senior, has since been "removed" from the Memphis football program, according to the school.

"I want to personally apologize to Jay Jacobs, Gus Malzahn, the Auburn football team, its fans and the Birmingham Bowl for the highly-inappropriate actions of one of my student-athletes regarding a game ball at the end of Wednesday's game," Memphis athletic director Tom Bowen said in a statement. "This player's actions are totally unacceptable. He has been immediately removed from the team and we will continue to move swiftly in addressing what occurred.

Appreciate @MemphisFB AD Tom Bowen's call just now to apologize to @CoachGusMalzahn and AU about game ball. Not what Memphis stands for. — Jay Jacobs (@JayJacobs89) December 31, 2015