An Alabama State football player was suspended for slapping a security guard who was trying to prevent him from entering the stands and confronting a fan, according to a report.
Footage posted to social media showed the player, identified by Alabama.com as wide receiver Jacob Freeman, lose his cool with a fan in the stands during the Alabama State’s game against Florida A&M on Sept. 23.
An Alabama State football player was suspended for slapping a security guard who was trying to prevent him from entering the stands and confronting a fan, according to a report.
Footage posted to social media showed the player, identified by Alabama.com as wide receiver Jacob Freeman, lose his cool with a fan in the stands during the Alabama State’s game against Florida A&M on Sept. 23.
As the guard tries to prevent Freeman from going after the fan, Freeman allegedly slaps the man right in his face.
The shocked security guard holds his mouth and advances toward Freeman, who was held back by one of his coaches after the hit.
Alabama State players rushed over to the scene and exchanged words with fans who were seated in the same section where the chaos unfolded.
Freeman was arrested by FAMU Police Department and charged with one count of “battery causing bodily harm,” according to TMZ.
He has since been released.
Alabama State University Athletic Director Dr. Jason Cable condemned the incident and said the player, not mentioning Freeman by name, was “suspended indefinitely.”
