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UAB's Sirad Bryant Apologizes After Stomping Tennessee Kicker's Foot

Coach Trent Dilfer says team discipline will follow a full video review.

Overview

  • The incident occurred late in the first quarter after Max Gilbert converted an extra point to give No. 15 Tennessee a 21-0 lead at Neyland Stadium.
  • Officials flagged Sirad Bryant for unsportsmanlike conduct, and he was not ejected during UAB's 56-24 loss.
  • Bryant posted an Instagram apology to Gilbert and to UAB teammates, coaches and fans, calling his action inexcusable and taking accountability.
  • Dilfer said he had seen video of the play and confirmed Bryant will be disciplined after the staff reviews the full footage.
  • Before the stomp Bryant bumped holder Jackson Ross, and no further sanctions beyond the in-game penalty had been announced as of Sunday.