Here is statement from Jeff Orr.
“I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere apologies to Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State, Tubby Smith and the Texas Tech Men’s Basketball program. My actions last night were inappropriate and do not reflect myself or Texas Tech – a university I love dearly. I regret calling Mr. Smart a “piece of crap” but I want to make it known that I did not use a racial slur of any kind. Additionally, I would like to offer my apologies to Texas Tech fans that have been embarrassed by the attention this incident has created.”
Orr won’t attended any more games this year. The key about that is he voluntarily decided not to attend games meaning that he will be back next year.
Marcus Smart thinks he said something differently, Orr says he didn’t. One thing is for sure, the fan crossed the line and Smart shouldn’t be judged too harshly for reacting within the heat of the moment.
The video supports Orr, but we may never know exactly what was said.
Buying a ticket doesn’t give you a pass to speak to athletes like sub-humans.