Ex-Missouri QB Maty Mauk just issued a hand-written letter to his fans -- saying he's disappointed over being cut from the football program ... and insisting that he never meant to hurt anyone.
In the letter, Mauk doesn't specifically reference the cocaine video or the mystery incident that led to his dismissal -- but says he's thankful to the Athletic Dept. for the support over the years.
Here's a transcription of the letter:
"It is with a heavy heart that I come to term with the fact that i will not be a part of this great university of Missouri athletic organization.