Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo shut down one fan on social media after the star running back was accused of being out late on the eve of the Peach Bowl.
Tax estate ended a record season with a strong performance in Wednesday’s dual loss to Texas.
On Thursday, Skattebo went to X to respond to a fan’s claim that he was out late the night before.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) is tackled by Texas linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. (Image)
“Checkout – Cam was out late last night, in classic ASU fashion. This is why we’re not a football school,” the fan said in a post with a photo of Skattebo appearing at a bar surrounded by people.
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Skattebo responded to the post a day later, claiming he was out to dinner with family.
“Church a clown, that was at 8:30 PM and I was with family,” Skattebo said in a message. “Yes, they drank alcohol, and if you knew anything about me, you know I don’t drink. But I’m sure you posted this because you couldn’t get a photo or autograph.
“Man, some people just want power and that’s sickening.”
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The fan who first shared the photo responded, admitting it was “rage bait.”
He later defended posting the photo.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) escapes a tackle from Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image)
“To anyone who tells me to delete because I’m trying to ruin his life… where did I lie? He was late and late is a relative term. The rest is my opinion. I would never try to ruin the career of a to ruin a young man. After all, I worked hard to build mine!”
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Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo holds the WWE Big 12 championship belt after the Sun Devils defeated the Iowa State Cyclones to win the 2024 Big 12 championship at AT&T Stadium on December 7, 2024. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)
Despite the loss to Texas, Skattebo was named Peach Bowl MVP. He finished with 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns and eight catches for 99 yards. He also threw one pass for a 42-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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