And I don't see the distinction. Plus your straw man "UGA is so tough" argument is irrelevant. Harven-Clemons was suspended twice, first for one game and then for four games, but good guy Richt never disclosed the basis for either suspension. Sure, you can infer what it was based upon the lengths of the suspension, but if that's the case, why not just come out and say it?
Either way, these things are usually not disclosed by the school by citing to the student's privacy concerns. The only way coaches ever comment on it is if they feel that the information has been leaked and that disclosure is imminent. Saban certainly isn't perfect, but I find it amusing that you want to criticize him for doing the exact same thing every other coach, including your own sainted coach, does.