Ryan Grubb apologizes to Alabama fans for ‘boo birds’ comment
By Ethan Stone
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On Monday, Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb made the ill-advised decision to call out fans for booing and “quitting” on the team during Saturday’s slow start in a win over Florida State.
Specifically, Grubb revealed to reporters that he told his offensive line, “Shoot guys, if you had quit as fast as some of your fans, shit, we wouldn’t have won that game.”
Grubb apparently realized that this was not a good idea and apologized for those comments later Monday evening. He released a statement via the Yea Alabama X account.
Here it is in full:
“My passion for The University of Alabama football team runs deep…my commitment to this program is rivaled only by my brothers who I lock arms with every day. I will always back my players…always. I normally speak very directly and don’t cut words. That said – I should have worded my statement today more carefully. This is a special place with an incredible fanbase that all of us are thankful for. I have been spoiled by our great fans who are a sense of inspiration for our players. I let my loyalty and passion for my players affect my choice of words and offend some people that I certainly would have never intended to – the Crimson Tide faithful – and for that I apologize. I look forward to moving on and giving everyone something to cheer about! It’s a blessing to be here at Alabama. I truly appreciate everyone and am looking forward to a great Saturday. Again, my sincere apologies…and ROLL TIDE!!!”
The Crimson Tide are still undefeated on the season after Keelon Russell completely flipped the script out of the weather delay. Alabama has beaten East Carolina, Kentucky and Florida State and now awaits a Week 4 battle against South Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Ethan Stone is a Saturday Down South News Editor and an advocate for the return of the Seattle Supersonics.
