Following Alabama’s 30-14 victory over Vanderbilt at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia stirred controversy with an exchange directed at a Crimson Tide fan.
Heated Exchange After the Game
As Pavia exited the field, he engaged in a verbal confrontation with an Alabama supporter, who was clad in a Crimson polo shirt. The fan provoked the situation with insults shouted over a barrier.
Pavia boldly retorted, “I do whatever the f— I want,” emphasizing his confidence. This incident was fueled by an earlier moment in the game where Pavia made an inappropriate gesture towards Alabama fans.
Game Performance
Pavia’s performance against Alabama included completing 21 of 36 passes for 198 yards, accompanied by one touchdown and one interception. Additionally, he rushed 12 times, gaining 58 yards.
This match marked Pavia’s first college game loss against a team from Alabama, contrasting sharply with his previous success against the Crimson Tide during the last season.
Reactions from Alabama Players
- Tim Keenan, an Alabama defensive player, acknowledged the commotion, stating, “We heard it, but we still had to go play the game.”
- Keenan also made a significant play by recovering Pavia’s fumble in the first half.
- Offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor commented positively about Pavia’s confidence, but stressed, “We obviously feel confident in Alabama.”
Looking Ahead
Alabama’s next challenge is an away game against Missouri, while Vanderbilt has a bye before facing LSU on October 18.
