Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore has issued an apology for his actions in the final seconds of Saturday’s loss to Vanderbilt.
As Diego Pavia and the Commodores got into victory formation, Moore was irate at his team’s performance and launched his mouthpiece before walking over and kicking the ball after it was spotted by officials.
Moore’s conduct drew an obvious 15-yard penalty flag and was unbecoming of a player of his status.
Taking to social media on Monday, the senior posted the all too familiar Notes app apology to his various handles.
“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. “I was completely out of line. 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,” he continued. “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.”
Kalen DeBoer also addressed Moore’s outburst after the game. Saying that he wants his players to “turn those frustrations into positives moving forward.”
While other teammates described his behavior as “unacceptable.”
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