Overview

• Joe Bullard called Alabama State’s Honey Beez “the new face of Ozempic” during the Sept. 27 halftime show at Bragg Memorial Stadium, drawing boos captured in viral videos.
• Bulllard posted a Facebook apology on Sept. 29, saying his words crossed a line and were not intended to belittle or disrespect the dancers.
• FAMU President Marva B. Johnson issued an institutional apology, labeling the comment disparaging and classless and pledging steps to ensure accountability.
• ASU President Dr. Quinton T. Ross condemned the remark as distasteful and said he spoke with FAMU’s president and the SWAC commissioner about the incident.
• University officials said no disciplinary decision regarding Bullard has been finalized as the review continues.