Cam Skattebo, that former ASU running back known for his bulldozer style, was at it again on Wednesday, August 26, kicking off a skirmish during training camp with the New York Giants.
Skattebo’s Skirmish Costs 15 Yards
Man, Skattebo just cannot stay out of it. The second-year running back, known for his energetic nature, went to work following a play where he had to be pulled apart from defensive backs Greg Newsome II and Jevón Holland. You know the kind of intensity he brings to the field, but this time it boiled over. Edge rusher Brian Burns reportedly went straight into coach John Harbaugh’s ear about the scuffle right after the whistle. Later, Skattebo actually made his way over to the defensive sideline, trying to make peace with the other guys. Good on him for trying to smooth things over, but the damage, and the penalty, were already done.
Harbaugh’s Blunt Take on “Infectious Disease”
A reporter asked Harbaugh if Skattebo’s energy is infectious to the rest of the team. And man, Harbaugh did not hold back when he told reporters his thoughts. “Well, Skatt’s great,” Harbaugh started. “He does bring a lot of energy, but he did get a 15-yard penalty at the end of practice. Did you notice that? That’s not infectious. Well, it is infectious, actually. Infectious in a bad way, right? Like an infectious disease type of thing. We don’t want that. We want that to be directed in a positive way.” Whew! That’s a pretty strong statement from a head coach about a player’s on-field demeanor.
Harbaugh’s message is crystal clear: that “infectious disease” kind of energy isn’t what they’re looking for, especially when it costs the team 15 yards. Skattebo’s gotta figure out how to channel that fire into productive plays, or those penalties are gonna keep piling up.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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