Baker Mayfield Issues Apologetic Statement On Twitter After Gesture vs. Kansas
NORMAN, OK - DECEMBER 3: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to throw during the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys December 3, 2016 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 38-20 to become Big XII champions. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
Baker Mayfield issued a statement on Twitter after his team's win over Kansas.
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, during the fourth quarter of his team's game against Kansas, made a lewd gesture towards the Jayhawks bench after leading his team down the field for a touchdown. After the game, Mayfield apologized to reporters.
Now, he's issued a statement on Twitter.
Mayfield again apologized for his actions. Here's what he had to say:
"I am extremely sorry for how I carried myself today. I am sorry to the Kansas fans, coaches and players for disrespecting them. I am sorry to Sooner fans for not representing our University the way I should. I am sorry to any parent that had their kid(s) watching... I was not the good and inspiring role model that I aspire to be. What I did was unacceptable and in turn it has taken the attention off of our team. Not to mention my solo act reflects poorly on my team/program... Which is the opposite of what I want to do. I want my teammates and coaches to get all the attention and credit for working hard and having success. I am sorry to my brothers and coaches as well. I am an extremely competitive player once on the field, but that does not excuse and never will excuse my actions today. I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Baker Mayfield"
Here's the tweet:
https://twitter.com/baker_mayfield6/status/932057122057216000
Mayfield and the Sooners get West Virginia next Saturday.
