Saskatchewan Roughriders issue apology to Redblacks quarterback Masoli
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'I want to apologize for my actions that day, as I understand that they have no place in the game of football,' Marino said.
On Monday evening, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli called out the CFL and the Saskatchewan Roughriders for how the suspension of defensive lineman Garrett Marino has been handled.
Marino was given the longest suspension ever implemented by the CFL, totalling four games after a low hit on the quarterback, racial comments made about Masoli’s heritage and a reckless tackle of a player earlier in the game.
Wednesday, both Marino and the Roughriders issued apologies on Twitter.
Mariano said he will not be appealing his suspension and wanted to apologize personally to Masoli.
“I want to apologize for my actions that day, as I understand that they have no place in the game of football,” Marino said.
“I know I play the game with an edge, and during the game I made an insensitive and culturally stereotypical remark. I now understand this was hurtful to my peers and I hope I can be forgiven for that misunderstanding.”
The Roughriders also apologized to Masoli, stating the comments and actions of Marino do not represent who the Roughriders are as an organization or the work they do in the community.