Duke football player apologizes for viral swipe at trainer

On Saturday, October 17, Duke football player Kimari Robinson faced criticism after he lashed out at a team trainer who was attending to an injured player during a crucial match against North Carolina. The incident occurred on the field when Robinson approached the injured Dashawn Stone, who appeared to be seriously hurt. Upon the arrival of a trainer, Robinson reacted by swiping at the staffer, causing her to appear shaken.

The video of the altercation quickly went viral on social media, leading to Robinson receiving widespread backlash for his actions.

In a statement posted on social media on Sunday, October 18, Robinson expressed his remorse for his behavior. He publicly apologized to the member of the training staff, acknowledging that his actions were completely inappropriate and that the trainer did not deserve such treatment. Robinson also visited the injured player, DaShawn Stone, personally to apologize and confirm that he was okay.

Despite his concern for Stone's well-being, Robinson admitted that his reaction to the trainer's presence was unprofessional and regrettable. He emphasized that his fear for Stone's safety did not justify his aggressive response to the trainer.

Junior Robinson, who has been a consistent starter for the Blue Devils over the past two seasons, has been a pivotal player for the team. In the match against North Carolina, Stone managed to get up and walk off the field on his own after a stretcher was brought out for him. Duke ultimately lost the game 24-20, dropping their record to 4-2. The article originally appeared on USA TODAY as "Duke football player apologizes for viral swipe at trainer."