Marshall Football Player Apologizes After On-Field Altercation With Ball Boy
Defensive back Josh Moten issued an apology following a scuffle with an Old Dominion ball boy after Marshall's pivotal 42-35 victory.
- Marshall defensive back Josh Moten was involved in a physical altercation with an Old Dominion ball boy following Saturday's game, with police stepping in to de-escalate the situation.
- The incident began when the ball boy attempted to knock the football out of Moten's hands, leading to a series of shoves and the ball boy being thrown to the ground.
- Moten apologized on social media, stating that emotions from the intense game got the best of him and expressing regret for overshadowing the team's significant win.
- The victory secured Marshall's position at the top of the Sun Belt East division standings, with a decisive matchup against James Madison looming next week.
- This marks the second recent instance of a ball boy making headlines in college football, following a similar confrontation involving Colorado players earlier this month.