Ole Miss Apologizes for Dog Peeing Penalty That Helped Ruin Chances in Egg Bowl
Thursday night's rivalry showdown in the Egg Bowl between Ole Miss and Mississippi State was easily one of the best games in college football this year.
The game went down to the wire, as Ole Miss receiver Elijah Moore scored a last-minute touchdown, and chose to celebrate in a very disrespectful way.
This TD celebration by Elijah Moore cost Ole Miss a 15 yard penalty which resulted in a missed XP and a one point loss to Miss St. pic.twitter.com/R3oZu4c87C
— Wolf's Den Sports (@WolfsDen_Sports) November 29, 2019
Well, karma certainly does exist. After this dog-peeing celebration, the Rebels were given a 15-yard penalty on the extra point. This distance was enough for the kicker to miss the point after that would have tied the game, causing them to lose in an embarrassing fashion.
Clearly mortified, Ole Miss sent out this apology for the celebration.
Joint statement from Ole Miss AD Keith Carter and Matt Luke and also from WR Elijah Moore: pic.twitter.com/rln2HGCV4G
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) November 29, 2019
The Rebels AD Keith Carter and head coach Matt Luke cited Moore "losing his emotions" in the moment. Moore said he regrets letting everyone involved in the program down, but that one moment doesn't reflect who he is.
Yes, Ole Miss is mortified at Moore for doing that, but the end result -- losing to Mississippi State -- certainly influenced their reaction.