Florida Gators defensive standout Teez Tabor was interviewed recently and was asked to compare the bowl preparation for the Florida Gators this year as opposed to last year. Somehow, Tabor was able to give the following quote regarding his team facing the Michigan Wolverines in the Citrus Bowl last season. Before you read the quote below here’s a reminder of the final score of that particular bowl game. Michigan 41, Florida 7.
#Gators DB Teez Tabor speaking to the media today: "Last year, I didn't think Michigan was that good. They were just well-coached." pic.twitter.com/AU88Frd2Cr
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall_) December 16, 2016
Wondering if maybe that comment was cherry-picked? Think again. Here’s the full context of his answer.
For transparency reasons, here's Teez Tabor's full answer about #Gators vs. Michigan in the Citrus Bowl pic.twitter.com/v6A2tn6Fg8
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall_) December 17, 2016
“We had the way better team, no question about it.”
Michigan players Jake Butt and Jourdan Lewis were quick to respond.
Film don't lie!!! https://t.co/aECc3LWDhw
— jbooty (@JakeButtTE) December 17, 2016
Don't be disrespectful. https://t.co/ivIXSWklWf
— Jourdan Lewis (@JourdanJD) December 17, 2016
The comment predictably caused a minor firestorm on Twitter that played out hilariously. It’s likely that Tabor will choose his words more carefully when addressing the media next time.
"#Gators DB Teez Tabor speaking to media today: 'Last year, I didn't think Michigan was that good. They were just well-coached.'" pic.twitter.com/NEvnk4THkx
— Support Michigan (@SupportUofM) December 17, 2016
hahaha Teez Tabor really said the reason Florida got rolled by Michigan last year was because of coaching? That's hilarious.
— Ian (@extrapointIan) December 17, 2016
This self-own is so vicious he'll receive a diploma from MSU in the mail https://t.co/H0lXJEzBRU
— mgoblog (@mgoblog) December 17, 2016
— Dan Downing (@TDOWNINGS) December 17, 2016
I think Chesson just scored …..Again
— Mr.〽️ (@MrMsider) December 17, 2016
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