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Alabama OC Ryan Grubb apologizes for 'boo birds' remark about fans

Grubb walked back his comment that fans quit faster than players did during Alabama's comeback win over Florida State.

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What to know

  • Alabama beat Florida State 50-36 after trailing 21-6, in a game marked by weather delays.
  • OC Ryan Grubb told reporters players 'didn't quit as fast as some of your fans' who booed during the slow start.
  • Grubb apologized hours later via a statement posted by Alabama's NIL collective, Yea Alabama, saying he chose his words poorly.

“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.”

Ryan Grubb, Alabama offensive coordinator · Sports Illustrated ↗ · Sep 21

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Alabama OC Ryan Grubb apologizes for 'boo birds' remark about fans
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    Grubb apologizes via Yea Alabama statement

    Monday night, Alabama's NIL collective Yea Alabama posted a statement in Grubb's words apologizing for how he 'worded' his comments and praising the fanbase, saying he let loyalty to his players affect his choice of words.

    “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.”
    — Ryan Grubb
    1. 5 outlets Ryan Grubb apologizes after comment about fans

      first by AL.com, 3d ago · also ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Newsweek

      5 more headlines

    2. 2 outlets first by Sports Illustrated, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports · read ↗

    • Alabama OC Ryan Grubb apologizes for calling out booing fans https://www. espn.com/college-football/stor y/_/id/50001868/alabama-oc-ryan-grubb-apologizes-calling-booing-fans?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into College Football @ college-football-espn

      espn@flipboard.comMastodon3d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Comment spreads via clips and coverage

    Video of Grubb's remark circulated online and was picked up by USA Today, Yahoo Sports and other outlets, framing it as a fiery response to booing during Alabama's slow starts this season.

    “I told the guys, I said, 'Shoot, guys, if you had quit as fast as some of your fans, (expletive), we wouldn't win that game.'”
    — Ryan Grubb, Alabama offensive coordinator · source
  3. background

    Grubb calls out fans as 'boo birds' at Monday presser — At his weekly press conference, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said he told players that if they had 'quit as fast as some of your fans' Alabama wouldn't have won, while praising the team's resilience.

  4. background

    Alabama rallies from 21-6 down to beat Florida State 50-36 — Amid weather delays, Alabama trailed Florida State 21-6 in the second quarter before scoring three touchdowns in the final three minutes of the half and winning 50-36, with fans booing during the slow start.

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  1. 2 outlets Ryan Grubb Calls Out 'Boo Bird' Alabama Fans Before Comeback Win Over FSU

    first by Sports Illustrated, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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