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Alabama defensive back and team captain Malachi Moore apologized in a social media post after losing his temper in the waning moments of the Crimson Tide’s shocking 40-35 loss to Vanderbilt. Moore was visibly agitated on the field and drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after the Tide’s first loss to the Commodores since 1984.
“I want to apologize to my teammates, our coaches, the fans, our alumni and my family for the way I acted on Saturday,” Moore wrote in a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter). “I let the emotions of the game get the best of me and put myself before the team. As a two-time captain and a fifth-year player, I understand the standard that we are expected to live up to at Alabama, and I failed to do so by acting in a selfish and unacceptable manner.
“I came back this season to represent myself, this team and this university because it means something to me. I am blessed to be able to wear the ‘A’ on my chest, and I know all that comes with the responsibility of representing this program. I will do better to uphold the Alabama standard moving forward, and I will continue to work and improve while conducting myself in a first-class manner.”
Moore was visibly upset when he grabbed Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s helmet and slammed to the ground after the Tide allowed a game-sealing first down. Moore later yelled and threw his mouthpiece across the field before kicking the ball after the officials placed it. The latter drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Alabama tried to sub him out but he refused to come off the field. For the day, he allowed 55…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2024-10-07 16:17:17
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