Following Ohio State’s tough loss at home to Michigan State on Saturday, running back Ezekiel Elliott went off script with his comments and let his frustrations with the Ohio State playcalling take over. The fire from Ohio State’s best offensive player was fair, especially in hindsight, but it did not go over well with some. On Monday, Elliott apologized for letting his emotions get the best of him in the aftermath.
“I am sorry for all those offended by my statements made by me Saturday after OUR loss,” Elliott said in a note on his Twitter account. “I was caught up in emotions. I hope everyone can understand how strongly I love this team and this university and how much I wanted to win that game but I do not regret anything I said.”
Elliott went on to say his decision to turn pro was made earlier this season as well.
“I am not leaving after this season because we lost that game. I could have told you a month ago that was going to be my last game in the Shoe,” Elliott said. You can read his full statement below.
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) November 23, 2015