Cam Newton took accountability for his role in a fight that broke out during an Atlanta youth football 7-on-7 tournament this past weekend, a scuffle which was caught on video and quickly went viral on the internet.
Newton, during an episode of his YouTube show 4th&1, implored high school players, athletes and people of influence to learn from his actions, then apologized to organizers of the tournament, players and parents for his role in the scuffle.
“I let my emotions get the best of me and it should not have been called for. Simple. And with that, I apologize to anybody affected,” Newton said, acknowledging that his decision could have led to escalating violence.
