Ryan Grubb Apologizes After Calling Alabama Fans 'Boo Birds'

The Crimson Tide offensive coordinator released a statement following some words he expressed during Monday's press conference.

Apr 12, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb watches his offense work during A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb called out Crimson Tide fans on Monday for booing the team when it was trailing Florida State 21-6 in the second quarter.

On Monday evening, Yea Alabama, the university's NIL collective, posted a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter) in the words of Grubb. Here's the full statement:

"My passion for The University of Alabama football team runs deep...my commitment to this program is rivaled only by my brothers who I lock arms with every day," Grubb said. I will always back my players...always. I normally speak very directly and don't cut words.

"That said - I should have worded my statement today more carefully. This is a special place with an incredible fanbase that all of us are thankful for. I have been spoiled by our great fans who are a sense of inspiration for our players. I let my loyalty and passion for my players affect my choice of words and offend some people that I certainly would have never intended to - the Crimson Tide faithful - and for that I apologize.

"I look forward to moving on and giving everyone something to cheer about! It's a blessing to be here at Alabama. I truly appreciate everyone and am looking forward to a great Saturday. Again, my sincere apologies...and ROLL TIDE!!!"

For reference, this was the quote he gave during the press conference earlier in the day:

"I was proud of the guys, and they just didn't have any quit," Grubb said. "They're a really resilient group. I was super proud of that. You know, we had, I would say, some boo birds.

"I told the guys, 'If you'd have quit as fast as some of your fans, s—t, we wouldn't have won that game.' So I was proud of them for a bunch of 19-year-olds just go out there, [down] 21-6 and not flinch. I was fired up."

Alabama ended up winning the game 50-36. In other words, UA ended the game on a 44-15 run. These 44 points came after a weather delay with 2:36 left in the first half. 14 of the points came in those last two minutes before halftime and the momentum completely shifted.

Alabama, which is now 3-0 and the No. 8 team in the AP Top 25, will be back at Bryant-Denny Stadium next week for an SEC showdown with South Carolina.

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