Nick Saban explains why he didn’t suspend Jermaine Burton for incident with Tennessee fan
By Ethan Stone
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Nick Saban explained why he did not suspend wide receiver Jermaine Burton for an incident with a Tennessee fan following last week’s loss to the Vols. Burton allegedly struck a female fan as he was walking off the field last Saturday.
Saban holds the position that the team felt “scared” after the fans of a bitter rival rushed the field and that the actions did not warrant a suspension. He also noted that reporters and outsiders did not know the full story.
Burton totaled 2 receptions for 40 yards in Alabama’s 30-6 win over Mississippi State Saturday. You be the judge of Saban’s comments postgame:
Nick Saban, on the incident with Jermaine Burton last weekend at Tennessee.
Here’s part of his answer. Says that Burton, himself and players were scared. pic.twitter.com/SLiRsAtSQB
— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) October 23, 2022
Fans were also outraged that Burton played Saturday night prior to Saban’s comments.
The Crimson Tide are 7-1 on the year after downing the Bulldogs in Week 8. Alabama faces a bye week in Week 9 before a potential SEC West-clinching game against LSU in Week 10.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
