26 Aug 2025, 05:01
The Family of Quarterback Avery Johnson from Kansas After the Brawl in Ireland
- The family of Johnson was highlighted after the brawl following the match.
- Avery Johnson demonstrated a strong game on the field.
- The incident did not draw attention away from quarterback Johnson's performance.
This was reported by NBC News, Marca.
The family of Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson was highlighted after a video of a brawl between his father and brother went viral on social media.
During the match, which took place on August 24, Kansas State played against Iowa State, losing 21-24 in a classic college match in Dublin. After the game, Mark and Anton Johnson were filmed during a brawl that got caught on camera.
The video, which quickly spread on social media, shows how people are fighting on the ground, while bystanders are trying to separate them.
In a joint statement, published on August 26 on the sports news site On3, the Johnsons expressed regret for their actions. They stated that "the altercation was an unnecessary brawl."
"We took upon ourselves the responsibility for our actions and expressed regret to the family and are now expanding this apology to Kansas State, its alumni and fans," the statement reads.
They emphasized that they are learning from the incident and promise that such behavior will not be repeated.
On the field, Avery Johnson showed a good game, completing 21 of 30 passes for 273 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Kansas State's next game is scheduled for Sunday against South Dakota.
Tags: Sport/American football