Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson has issued a public apology after video showed him swatting at a female athletic trainer during the Blue Devils’ 24-20 defeat to North Carolina on Saturday. The incident occurred as the trainer attempted to attend to Duke safety DaShawn Stone, who had gone down on the field in a concerning moment. The footage quickly spread across social media, drawing criticism and sparking debate over Robinson’s actions.
Robinson addressed the incident, offering his side of the story after the viral clip triggered widespread backlash. The moment unfolded during a tense rivalry game, but the attention soon shifted from the result to the interaction between the Duke defensive back and the medical staff member. His apology followed a day of online discussion about the importance of allowing athletic trainers to assess injured players without interference.
Duke CB Kimari Robinson Apologizes After Swatting Away Athletic Trainer During UNC Loss
Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson has publicly apologized after a video showed him swatting away an athletic trainer’s arm while she attempted to assist injured teammate DaShawn Stone during Saturday’s 24-20 defeat to North Carolina. The incident occurred in the third quarter, when Stone was lying on his back on the field and receiving attention from Duke’s medical staff. As another trainer approached to help, she appeared to try to move Robinson aside to make room, but the redshirt junior reacted by striking her arm away. The footage quickly circulated online, prompting widespread criticism of the defensive back’s behaviour.
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