Kirk Herbstreit Apologizes To College Football Fan Base

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit doesn't shy away from getting into it with various college football fan abses.

This past season, Herbstreit had several contentious back-and-forths with Florida State's fan base. The ESPN college football analyst thought FSU deserved to miss the College Football Playoff, following the injury to quarterback Jordan Travis. Seminoles fans, obviously, disagreed.

Things got pretty heated from time to time.

This weekend, the ESPN college football analyst offered up an apology.

“Just want you to know I’m sorry we had a disagreement about teams at the end of the year,” Herbstreit said. “I’ve never been a guy that tries to intentionally upset fans with my comments. I’ve always tried to be very professional and respectful to everyone with my thoughts. I do a lot of prep and give just give my thoughts. If you agree or disagree, it’s all good. Nothing has ever been personal towards any team or conference. Just give my opinion.

“I hate that some FSU fans are making it so personal. I have respected the Noles for decades and will continue to do so. I understand the venom towards me; I really do. I wish FSU nothing but the best and can’t wait to see Coach (Mike) Norvell and his squad this Fall. No matter how many of you come at me on here I’ve got nothing but love for the Noles brand and wish you the best always.”

It's the middle of the college football offseason, so things are going to be pretty tame.

But we'll see what happens when the ball is kicked off in August.