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Saban Addresses Accusations Against Jermaine Burton Following Loss To Tennessee
Nick Saban on Wednesday released a statement after videos of an incident following the Tennessee game began to circulate online.
TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama head football coach Nick Saban on Wednesday released a statement after videos circulating on social media appeared to show Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton taking a swing at a Tennessee fan.
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The scene played out as thousands stormed the field at Neyland Stadium on Saturday in the moments after Tennessee hit a game-winning field goal to defeat the Crimson Tide 52-49.
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Another video also gaining traction appears to show Burton swinging at a phone as he was being recorded walking off of the field.
Burton had two catches in the game for 49 totals yards.
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"We are aware of the situation with Jermaine Burton as he was exiting the field Saturday," Saban said Wednesday in a brief statement. "We are currently working to gather more information."
Here are the videos that sparked the allegations against the Tide receiver.
Jermaine Burton smacking a girl in the head after the game pic.twitter.com/6DeqPYJ5WK
— Legends of Lindsey Nelson (@VolCreatures) October 18, 2022
jermaine burton punching a tennessee fan after the bama loss pic.twitter.com/TQVDj8c5V0
— cam (@tbltroll) October 17, 2022
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