Drew Morgan apologizes for Belk Bowl ejection via Twitter

December 30, 2016 at 6:13 p.m.

by Jimmy Carter

NWA Democrat-Gazette/JASON IVESTER Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Drew Morgan (80) hauls in a long pass in the third quarter against Virginia Tech during the Belk Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas senior receiver Drew Morgan tweeted a statement apologizing for spitting in a Virginia Tech player's face, an action which led to his ejection in the waning minutes of the Razorbacks' 35-24 loss to the Hokies in the Belk Bowl on Thursday.


Morgan was ejected with 5:14 remaining in the Razorbacks' stunning loss. He finished the season with a team-best 65 catches for 739 yards and three touchdowns. He ended his Arkansas career with 138 receptions for 1,753 yards and 14 touchdowns.