The University of Oregon’s athletic department just released a statement from tight end Pharaoh Brown about the snowball fight incident and his suspension.

“I was one of the many UO students involved in the snowball fight on Friday and my actions escalated to an inappropriate level and for that, I sincerely apologize,” Brown said.  “We never should have engaged innocent people and I deeply regret my actions and will accept the consequences.”

In the press release, Assistant Athletic Director Andy McNamara added: “All football student-athletes involved in the incident have been disciplined and like the other students involved are subject to further discipline from the Dean of Students.”

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