Florida A&M coach pulls QB from TV interview, issues apology to reporter

Following their recent victory over Alabama State, Florida A&M football coach Quinn Gray has apologized to SWAC TV sideline reporter Symone Stanley after a tense postgame encounter. In a video that circulated widely online, Gray is seen physically removing Florida A&M quarterback Armond Parker from a press interview as Stanley was asking the player a question.

Addressing the incident through a Facebook post, Gray explained that the situation on the field had escalated, leading him to prioritize the need for everyone to retreat to the locker room to prevent any further complications or questions. He assured that this was not meant to create another narrative but rather to swiftly conclude the postgame interaction.

A dramatic win for Florida A&M was secured on Friday, with Parker throwing for 290 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. His crucial 89-yard pass to Armand Burris with just six minutes left in the fourth quarter secured the go-ahead and ultimately the victory. The game, originally scheduled for Saturday, was shifted to Friday due to the approaching Hurricane Isaias, which posed a potential threat to the northern Gulf Coast near the Florida-Alabama border.