Cam Skattebo sounds bad when fan accuses ASU star of going back to late night pre-Peach Bowl night out
Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo shut down a fan on social media after the star running back was accused of staying out late ahead of the Peach Bowl.
Skattebo recorded a record season with a strong performance in Wednesday’s double overtime against Texas.
On Thursday, Skattebo took to X to respond to a fan’s claim that he was out late the night before.
Texas linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) tackles Arizona State running back Cam Skatteb (4) during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Imagin)
“Checking – Cam was out late last night in classic ASU style. This is why we are not a football school,” the fan said in a post with a picture of Skatteb appearing at a bar surrounded by people.
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Skattebo responded to the post a day later, claiming he was out with his family for dinner.
“Friendly clown, it was at 8:30 p.m. and I was with my family,” Skattebo said in the post. “Yes, they drank alcohol, and if you knew anything about me, you know I don’t drink. But I’m sure you posted this because you couldn’t get a picture or an autograph.
“Man, some people just want influence and it’s sickening.”
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The fan who first shared the photo responded, admitting it was “rage bait”.
He later defended the publication of the picture.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs away from a tackle by Texas defensive end Alfred Collins (95) during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Imagin)
“For everyone telling me to delete because I’m trying to ruin his 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 worked hard though to build my own!”
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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/Imagn Images)
Despite the loss to Texas, Skattebo was named Peach Bowl MVP. He finished with 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns and eight catches for 99 yards. He also threw one 42-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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