One of the subplots from last night’s national championship game took another twist in the early morning hours.
As had been expected, President Donald Trump was in attendance for the Alabama-Georgia game Monday night, with the POTUS taking part in the pregame national anthem, replete with a booming chorus of cheers, before taking in the first half of what turned into a Crimson Tide overtime win. Ever the lightning rod, Trump’s appearance stirred controversy prior to the game as small pockets of protestors outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium were present. Inside the stadium, as the Alabama players were walking through the tunnel toward the field, a video clip began making the rounds that appeared to show someone in the Tide entourage letting out a “f--- Trump” shout.
The Sporting News identified that someone as UA running back Bo Scarbrough.
Alabama RB Bo Scarbrough yells “F— Trump” before tonight’s title game. pic.twitter.com/RhuhRyNFHh
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) January 9, 2018
Following the game, Scarbrough denied directing an expletive at the President.
“I’m just trying to celebrate the win,” Scarbrough said. “Those type of words didn’t come out of my mouth.”
Scarborough followed that up that denial to the media with a further explanation on his personal Twitter account.
If y’all really listen I said Georgia smh about y’all people in this world https://t.co/VXKFBk7Vnh
— Bo Scarbrough (@starbo06) January 9, 2018