
You'll have to forgive Robert Griffin III for his Twitter outburst Monday.
The Redskins phenom is a huge fan of college women's basketball, and an alum of Baylor University, whose No. 1-seeded Lady Bears were upset in a stunning -- and in the eyes of many Baylor fans, badly refereed -- defeat at the hands of Louisville Sunday.
Lady Bears star Brittney Griner is widely considered one of the greatest players in women's collegiate basketball history, and had led her team on a seemingly unstoppable 32-game win streak. But Louisville's aggressive play halted Griner's march two games shy of consecutive NCAA championships.
Griffin was incensed that Louisville's players were allowed to get so physical, accusing the Cardinals of playing dirty to keep Griner from scoring.
Whew.....ok I took my time to calm down and not go off on twitter about the Baylor Girls Basketball game....BUT I CAN'T DO IT!!!!!
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
People poke and make fun of B. Griner all the time but C'MON MAN....Them girls were LITERALLY throwing elbows, slaps, weave....
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
Not to mention the lil lady who was mean-mugging B. Griner's BELLY BUTTON after she made the nice layup.....BACK UP CHILDS PLAY!!!
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
No hate on this end people Louisville won & will live to play another game #Props but that doesn't mean I have to like how it went down
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
Oh..& anyone offending B. Griner, Coach Mulkey's Family or anyone else involved with the team needs to back-back back-back give Em 50 ft
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
Yes people Louisville hit the 3 ball all night. But for every 3 they made, they threw 6 elbows, 5 straight lefts, 4 right hooks...
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
.....3 roundhouse kicks, 2 jumping knees, & 1 superman punch at B. Griner's abdominals. Aiming for her face but couldn't reach
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
Oh...and yes I'm mad about women's basketball cuz I PUT ON for my SCHOOL!!!! And there is a difference in being physical and fighting
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
Despite all the man jokes BG is not SHAQ! She is a 6'8 WOMAN! & the REFS! OH MY...NCAA may find a way to fine me if I bring them up
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
To those who are mad and lose respect for me because I support my school and support my friends.......
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
I would rather have the guts to stand up for them, then to have that respect for sitting down & saying nothing
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
...Deep Breath....(Grabs ears) WooSah....I'm out for the night. Knowing that HE is Risen gives me peace...Great Career B. Griner!
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 1, 2013
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