On Saturday, Alabama football wide receiver Germie Bernard said the Crimson Tide “was ready to just shut that weak-ass jump song down,” in reference to Wisconsin’s “Jump Around” tradition. UA had just beaten the Badgers 42-10 in Madison.
Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday that the Washington transfer had apologized for his comments on Sunday.
“He actually wanted to say something to the team,” DeBoer said. “We want to be first class and we slipped up a little bit there. He addressed the team yesterday in our team meeting.”
Wisconsin plays House of Pain’s “Jump Around” at the end of the third quarter of games at Camp Randall. Fans in the stadium jump when the song plays, which shakes the venue.
During Saturday’s game, Alabama players on the sideline were dancing to the song, up big in the victory. Wisconsin players did not appear to share their excitement.
“It was a great atmosphere,” DeBoer said. “Really, Wisconsin, the environment there was great. I think our guys enjoyed that transition there between the third and fourth quarter just as much as anyone. So nothing but respect for what the environment was and who they are as a program.”
Bernard had a touchdown catch in the win. He made three catches for 55 yards throughout the game.
DeBoer said Bernard spoke to the team during its Sunday meeting.
“He owned it,” DeBoer said. “I didn’t even bring it up to him. I didn’t even know it happened until yesterday. He’s a first class guy.”
Alabama has a week off before facing Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium. That game will be aired on ABC on Sept. 28, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.
