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Tennessee football defensive lineman Omari Thomas came under scrutiny following the Vols’ loss to Arkansas on Saturday, as a video surfaced on social media of him pushing a male fan into a female fan as Razorbacks fans stormed the field.
Less than 24 hours following Tennessee’s underwhelming loss to Arkansas, Thomas went onto X (formerly Twitter) Sunday afternoon to apologize for his actions.
“I apologize for my actions during the chaotic postgame scene. Even though we got run into multiple times by fans while trying to exit the field, that doesn’t condone my actions or define my character,” Thomas wrote in the post. “I sincerely apologize. I wish Arkansas and their fans all the best. Big O.”
I apologize for my actions during the chaotic postgame scene. Even though we got run into multiple times by fans while trying to exit the field, that doesn’t condone my actions or define my character. I sincerely apologize. I wish Arkansas and their fans all the best. Big O
— Omari “Big O” Thomas🏴 (@901_sxvxge) October 6, 2024
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Here’s a look at the video of Thomas appearing to have pushed those two Arkansas fans, which came right in front of the Razorbacks’ student section as that is where the visiting team locker room tunnel is located:
The SEC announced Sunday afternoon that Arkansas was fined $250,000 for violating the conference’s access to competition area policy, as a second-time violator. That $250,000 will be paid by Arkansas to Tennessee, per the SEC’s policy as the Vols were the opposing institution.
The 6-foot-X defensive lineman is in his fifth season with the Vols and is coming off his best year with career-high numbers in total tackles (35) and tackles for a loss (4.5). Through the first five games of the season,…
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Author : Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-10-06 22:07:08
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