- ABC News
- October 7, 2024
Malachi Moore, an Alabama team captain, apologized Monday for his outburst at the end of Saturday's 40-35 loss to Vanderbilt, and Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said Moore would not be suspended for his actions. Moore released a statement on X and said he was "completely out of line." He added in his statement: "I let the emotions of the game get the best of me and put myself before the team. As a two-time captain and fifth-year player, I understand the standard we are expected to live up to at Alabama, and I failed to do so by acting in a selfish and unacceptable manner. ... I will do better to uphold the Alabama standard moving forward." Moore, a multiyear starter at safety, shoved Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's head toward the ground at the end of a play. Moore also threw his mouthpiece and was hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for kicking the football. The Alabama staff tried to substitute for Moore at the end of the...