Arizona State Cam Schateppo A fan shut down on social media after accusing the star running back of being out late on the eve of the Peach Bowl.
Tax estates It capped a record season With a strong performance in Wednesday's double overtime loss to Texas.
On Thursday, Skattebo took to X to respond to a fan's claim that he was out late the night before.
Arizona State running back Cam Scatepo (4) is tackled by Texans linebacker Barren Sorrell (88) during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta Wednesday, January 1, 2025. (to imagine)
“Verifying – Cam went out late last night in classic ASU style. This is why we're not a football school,” the fan said in a post containing a photo of Scatipo posing at a bar surrounded by people.
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Scatipo responded to the post the next day, claiming he was out with his family to dinner.
“Guys, clown, it was 8:30pm and I was with my family,” Scatipo said in a post. “Yes they were drinking, and if you know anything about me you know I don't drink. But I'm sure you posted this because you couldn't get a picture or a signature.
“Man, some people just want power and it's disgusting.”
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The fan who first shared the photo responded, admitting it was a “taste of anger”.
He later defended publishing the photo.
Arizona State running back Cam Schateppo (4) survives a tackle by Texans defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta Wednesday, January 1, 2025. (to imagine)
“For everyone who asks 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 have worked hard to build a mine after all!”
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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/Imagine Images)
Despite the loss to texas, Skattebo was named Peach Bowl MVP. He finished with 30 carries for 143 yards, two touchdowns and eight catches for 99 yards. He also threw one pass for a 42-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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