Kansas State QB Brawl: Father and Brother Apologize
- Mark and Anthony Johnson, the father and brother of Kansas State University quarterback Avery Johnson, issued a joint apology after a video of them fighting in Ireland went...
- Video footage shows the two men engaged in a physical fight on the ground, with bystanders attempting to intervene and separate them.
- In a statement provided to On3 on Sunday, September 10, 2023, Mark and Anthony Johnson expressed their "sincere apology" for their actions.
Avery Johnson‘s family Apologizes for Ireland Fight
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Incident Follows Kansas State Loss
Mark and Anthony Johnson, the father and brother of Kansas State University quarterback Avery Johnson, issued a joint apology after a video of them fighting in Ireland went viral on social media. The altercation occurred shortly after kansas State lost to iowa State 24-21 in the Aer lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Details of the Altercation
Video footage shows the two men engaged in a physical fight on the ground, with bystanders attempting to intervene and separate them. The reason for the fight remains unclear, according to reports.
Joint Apology Issued
In a statement provided to On3 on Sunday, September 10, 2023, Mark and Anthony Johnson expressed their “sincere apology” for their actions. They described the incident as ”senseless bickering [that] escalated into an unnecessary fight.”
The statement further indicated that they have resolved their differences and take full responsibility. They also stated they regret the incident, have learned from it, and are committed to preventing similar occurrences in the future.
Avery Johnson’s Background and Upcoming Game
Avery Johnson, a junior from Wichita, kansas, has been playing football for Kansas State University for three seasons. NBC News has reached out to Avery Johnson and his family for comment.
Kansas State’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2023, against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.