USC tight end Blake Ayles recently apologized for flipping the double-fingered salute behind two Notre Dame fans before the Trojans’ game in South Bend last Saturday.
In the photo, Ayles can be seen gesturing behind two Notre Dame fans who were on the field for a pregame snapshot.
“It was all my fault, so I just want to say that I’m sorry,” Ayles said. “I didn’t mean to disrespect the school or anyone.
“I was just being stupid.”
Ayles, a sophomore, said he was not aware of the photo until tight ends coach Brennan Carroll brought it to his attention Monday morning.
“He was just kind of like, ‘C’mon man. Are you serious?’ ” Ayles said.
Coach Pete Carroll said Ayles would be “on active community service duty for some time,” as punishment for the indiscretion.
Deadspin has the photo of Ayles’ gestures, which I find to be rather funny myself.
Wait, I mean, that wasn’t right. Players should represent their programs with the utmost respect and class.
No, no, it was freaking funny.
