Seahawk Bruce Irvin apologizes for fight, admits he set a bad example
Feb 2, 2015, 9:03 AM | Updated: 9:27 am
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Irvin was later ejected for fighting with just seconds left to play. (AP Photo)
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Seahawk linebacker Bruce Irvin was penalized 15 yards and ejected from the Super Bowl after he threw a punch.
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He told reporters after the game that he didn’t start the brawl and was only trying to protect teammate Michael Bennett.
On Monday morning, Irvin issued an apology via Twitter:
I want to apologize to all of the younger kids for my actions last night. I was trying to protect my brother and it got out of hand.
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) February 2, 2015
It's easy to say u would have done different but in the heat of the moment I just reacted when I seen my brother get punched.
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) February 2, 2015
Still not an excuse and I'm truly sorry to all the 12's and my Wvu family for my actions.
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) February 2, 2015
