Chris Simms Issues Apology for Insensitive Comments on Dante Moore Injury
After getting ripped on social media for blaming Oregon QB Dante Moore for his brutal head injury, NBC's Chris Simms apologized.
During halftime of the Oregon-USC game on Saturday, NBC commentator Chris Simms faced a wave of criticism on social media following his insensitive remarks. Simms blamed Ducks quarterback Dante Moore for the violent hit that injured the Oregon player, leading to his hospitalization. Simms claimed that as a defender, he understood the need to be cautious around the quarterback, but also acknowledged that Moore's late slide had put the defender in a challenging position.
Within hours, fans flooded Simms' social media accounts with anger, prompting him to issue an apology on Sunday. In his statement, Simms expressed regret for failing to show empathy towards the situation and diverted the focus back to football. He apologized to all college football fans, particularly Oregon Duck supporters, and stated that he respected Moore, the Ducks, and their coach Dan Lanning.
Simms acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate, admitting he had mishandled the situation and was in the wrong. He also shared that he had personal sympathy for the incident due to a similar hard hit he experienced 20 years ago, emphasizing the brutality of the game and the importance of protecting each other on the field.
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