University of Alabama condemns racist, homophobic slurs hurled at Texas football players

The University of Alabama condemned the conduct of its lovers heard shouting racist and homophobic slurs at 3 Texas Longhorn players throughout a Saturday night time recreation after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

The video displays Alabama lovers at the back of the Texas sideline at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, shouting the slurs at Black Longhorns players, together with defensive backs Jelani McDonald and X’Avion Brice and operating again Quintrevion “Tre” Wisner, who gave the look to be celebrating the group’s efficiency after defeating Alabama 34-24.

A consultant for the University of Alabama instructed ABC News in a observation on Tuesday that the college is “disgusted” by way of the incident.

“We are disgusted by reports of vile language and inappropriate behavior Saturday night. To be clear, we condemn this behavior and it will not be tolerated in our venues. It is not representative of UA or our values,” the consultant stated. “We expect all attendees to act with class and respect towards others.”

The observation added, “Fans are strongly encouraged to report issues to our security resources on-site. Gameday and delayed reports are appropriately addressed and anyone found to be in violation of our rules and expectations will be promptly removed and may be banned from future events.”

The college spokesperson declined to remark additional when requested if the lovers shouting the slurs were known.

Representatives for the University of Texas didn’t in an instant reply to ABC News’ request for remark.

X’Avion Brice’s father, Stuart Brice, additionally replied to the video in a social media post, praising his son for taking the top street and now not responding to the slurs.

“Great job son blocking out all the noise. Stay humble,” he wrote, at the side of a photograph of his son.

ABC News’ Brittany Gaddy contributed to this document.