Tide's Malachi Moore Apologizes For Outbursts At End Of Vandy Loss

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama senior defensive back and captain Malachi Moore issued a public apology on social media Monday following multiple outbursts on the field during the Crimson Tide's 40-35 loss in Nashville to Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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As tensions began to rise with the seconds ticking off the clock, Moore was first seen shoving and twisting the helmet of Vanderbilt's quarterback after the play had ended.

Shortly thereafter, coaches could be seen trying to get Moore off of the field, to which he refused and was visibly agitated as the Commodores lined up to take a knee and run out the clock.

As Vanderbilt lined up, Moore threw his mouthpiece and could be seen yelling. He also kicked a football as the referee tried to spot the ball, drawing a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the game's final moments.

Moore took to social media Monday to apologize to his teammates, coaches, fans, alumni and his family for the way he acted on Saturday.

"I was completely out of line," Moore said. "I let the emotions of the game get the best of me and put myself before the team. As a two-time captain and a fifth-year player, I understand the standard that we are expected to live up to at Alabama, and I failed to do so by acting in a selfish and unacceptable manner."

Moore went on to say that he came back for the 2024 season to represent himself, the team and the university because it means something special to him.

"I am blessed to be able to wear the 'A' on my chest, and I know all that comes with the responsibility of representing this program," he said. "I will do better to uphold the Alabama standard moving forward, and I will continue to work and improve while conducting myself in a first-class manner."

Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has not publicly commented on any other disciplinary action against the team captain.

Alabama (4-1, 1-1 SEC) will return to action Saturday in Tuscaloosa as South Carolina comes to Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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