Ad Disclosure
Paul Finebaum issues apology following regrettable Miami comments
Published:
Paul Finebaum has issued an apology to his listeners and the fans of Miami after making some regrettable comments on a recent show.
On Monday, Finebaum was on the airwaves on SEC Network to talk about the reaction from Florida’s 24-20 victory over Miami in Orlando, which marked the start of the college football season. Following the game, reports were made that a few Miami fans were involved in an altercation with members of the University of Florida Marching Band, resulting in one individual receiving a bloody nose and the band director being slammed to the pavement, hitting his head.
When asked about the incident, Finebaum didn’t hold back (not that he ever does).
“I don’t want to incite the crowd here, but when it comes to Miami, nothing surprises me,” Finebaum said. “It’s a third-world program if you ask me.”
Those comments received plenty of backlash. And on Tuesday, to open his show, Finebaum issued a sincere apology for his statement.
RELATED: Florida Band Director Slammed by Miami Fan After Game
“Yesterday, we had quite a bit of conversation about the University of Miami and in a conversation with a caller, I said some incredibly unfortunate things,” Finebaum said. “This is where, sometimes, talk show hosts try to equivocate, they try to explain, they try to clarify. I’m not going to do that today because once you say something, it’s done. You can’t take it back. I should know that. I’m a professional, I’ve been doing this a very long time. What I said yesterday was very hurtful to a number of people. For that, I sincerely apologize to all my Miami fans, and the University of Miami. I wish I could take it back, but I can’t. All I can do is apologize and work very hard to avoid similar mistakes in the future.”
Finebaum’s show can be heard on SEC Network on weekdays form 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB