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In the wake of Auburn’s 19-13 loss to Clemson on Saturday night, frustrations boiled over for one linebacker on Twitter.
T.J. Neal — a transfer from Illinois — voiced his displeasure over a lack of playing time. He had accrued 109 tackles and 14 tackles-for-loss last year for the Fighting Illini. However, Neal hasn’t been able to secure a starting spot for Gus Malzahn’s squad.
Auburn LB T.J. Neal has deleted these tweetshttps://t.co/xUe6vVn472 pic.twitter.com/4uswDFtgT7
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) September 4, 2016
On Sunday, Neal yet again took to Twitter to apologize for his prior sentiments. He deleted the initial post-game comments and followed with some remorse:
I want to apologize for my selfish tweets last night, about me.allowing my emotions get the best of me. It a team sport and it not about me
— Tyrone Neal Jr (@Tneal52) September 4, 2016
Great game!there was a lot of fight from the Auburn Tigers on all aspect of the game . I just wish I could of contribute much more.
— Tyrone Neal Jr (@Tneal52) September 4, 2016
The time I spent here at Auburn made a stronger individual , smarter student and better player.
— Tyrone Neal Jr (@Tneal52) September 4, 2016
I am thankful for the opportunity to play at Auburn university.
— Tyrone Neal Jr (@Tneal52) September 4, 2016
With Neal’s history of producing — coupled with his overall amounts of experience — one would think he’d be given an opportunity to contribute sooner rather than later.
