| 10 November 2009
Of course, if you were following the happenings outside of Mizzou football this past weekend, you know what this is about, and we aren't going to touch on it again. We got this in our inbox from Austin Huff, and I'll be the first to give him props.
To The Writers of Mizzourah! -My name is Austin Huff. I am the person who Tweeted the negative, unnecessary, and excessive comments to Blaine Gabbert.
I am writing you this e-mail to clean some things up. Saturday afternoon concluding the 40-32 loss to Baylor, I was pretty upset, frustrated, disappointed, and embarrassed, as were many Tiger fans. Fortunately, other Tiger fans didn't go to the unnecessary extent with their frustration like I did.
I was extremely frustrated with the fact that we gave Baylor their 3rd Big 12 road win in it's school's history. On top of that I was also frustrated about the fact that we hadn't scored a second half touchdown since the Nevada game. Nevertheless, my frustrations never should have taken control of me as much as they did to lead me to the actions I took. My actions were inexcusable.
I Tweeted some things that, as a True Son, I never should have even been thinking. I never would have even said what I did had I known I was going to get a response from Blaine, but of course, I got a response via direct message which just made me more upset and, in turn, more regrettable things were said.
If you ask anyone that knows me, this was highly uncharacteristic of me. Never have I ever said anything negative about any aspect of Mizzou athletics before. I'm usually the one calling out others for saying negative things. Furthermore, saying mean things to anyone isn't me either. I don't attack people like that and I honestly don't have any excuse for what I Tweeted. My emotions and passion for Mizzou football got the best of me and I never should have done what I did. I was the instigator and deserve full blame.
I can honestly tell you that I have never been more disappointed in myself or have been more depressed in all my life. I haven't been able to focus and there is a pain in my heart that cannot go away.
I have since replied to both Blaine Gabbert and Derrick Washington apologizing for what I had said via Twitter. I was out of line and it was extremely unnecessary and inappropriate. I am also taking further steps to get in touch with staff to make sure that Blaine, D-Wash, and the team know that I am sorry and extremely regretful and that they have my full support for the rest of the season and the rest of their careers. I wish it could be done in person but I understand that I might be the last person anyone on the team would want to see right now.
Bottom line: I was wrong. I regret it 100%. I acted without thinking and I have learned my lesson. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with in my life and I am fully deserving for what I said. All I ask is for forgiveness... From the team, from other Mizzou fans, from my peers, from the people at your blog, and most importantly, from Christ my Savior.
I love Mizzourah! and read it all the time. I will continue to read it as I bleed black and gold just as much as anyone else.
Thanks for your time.
God Bless,
Austin Huff
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