Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo Shut down a fan on social media after the star running back was accused of staying out late on the eve of the Peach Bowl.
Skattebo capped a record-breaking season with a solid performance in Wednesday’s double-overtime loss to Texas.
On Thursday, Skattebo took to X to respond to a fan’s claim that he had been 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, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image)
“Check it out: Cam was out late last night in classic ASU style. That’s 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, stating that he had gone out to dinner with his family.
“Dude, a clown, that was at 8:30 pm and I was with my family,” Skattebo said in a post. “Yes, they were drinking 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 an autograph.
“Some people just want influence and it’s disgusting.”
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The fan who first shared the photo responded by admitting it was “anger.”
He later defended the publication of the image.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) escapes a tackle by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image)
“To everyone telling me to delete because I’m trying to ruin their life… where did I lie? He was out late and late is a relative term. The rest is my opinion. I would never try to ruin a young man’s career. I! I worked hard to build mine after all!”
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 MVP of the Peach Bowl. He finished with 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns and eight receptions for 99 yards. He also threw a pass for a 42-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
