Kentucky QB Zach Calzada apologizes for controversial NIL money video

Kentucky quarterback Zach Calzada posted an apology for a video he despatched to a critic displaying off his NIL cash.

Within the video, apparently to somebody named Garrett, Calzada informed the critic to “cease hating and go get you some cash.”

“However since you don’t have anything, you may go forward and rely mine. Let’s rely,” Calzada mentioned as he shuffled quite a few hundred-dollar payments. “Lots of, Garrett. Do not lose rely.’

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Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Zach Calzada warms up earlier than the sport towards the Mississippi Rebels at Kroger Discipline. (Jordan Prather/Imagn Pictures)

The video then made its option to social media, posted by Garrett himself.

Calzada then took to his Instagram Story to apologize for his actions.

“To my teammates, coaches and anybody who ever believed in me: I take full accountability for the video I despatched to anybody on social media. I let my feelings get the most effective of me. It doesn’t mirror the gratitude I ought to share as a member of the Kentucky Soccer group,” he wrote. “I sincerely apologize to my teammates, coaches and our followers. I’ll study from this, do higher and transfer ahead with better respect for the chance I used to be given.”

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Zach Calzada throws a go towards the Mississippi Rebels at Kroger Discipline throughout the second quarter. (Jordan Prather/Imagn Pictures)

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In keeping with experiences, Kentucky paid Calzada $1.25 million to switch from Incarnate Phrase, an FCS college the place he had spent the earlier two seasons.

Nonetheless, he performed simply two video games and was benched after finishing fewer than half of his passing makes an attempt for 149 yards. Redshirt freshman Cutter Boley has since taken over.

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Zach Calzada warms up on the sphere earlier than the sport towards the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. (Dale Zanine/Imagn Pictures)

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The Wildcats are 3-5 on the season, with all 5 of their losses coming in SEC play.

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