FSU unhappy after Chubb spits on logo

TALLAHASSEE — Following NC State’s 27-21 victory at Florida State on Saturday, standout defensive end Bradley Chubb was seen spitting at midfield inside Doak Campbell Stadium — an act he insists was not intentional.

With the win, NC State won its first game in Tallahassee since 2005, and first since Dave Doeren became head coach in 2013. Chubb said he and his NC State teammates were celebrating the victory, after having the last three games against the Seminoles “taken from you” in defeat.

“I don’t remember doing that,” Chubb told reporters after the game. “I always spit playing football. I ain’t remember doing that. It wasn’t intentional at all.

“It wasn’t a celebration,” Chubb continued. “I celebrated with my teammates then I talked with Coach [Dave] Doeren. I guess I just spit. I really didn’t mean to.”

After Chubb spoke with media, NC State’s football account on Twitter posted an apology from the defensive end.

“I want to apologize for my actions after the game today,” the statement read. “I let my emotions get the best of me. I have the utmost respect for Coach [Jimbo] Fisher and Florida State.”

Intentional or not, the sight was unfavorable sight for FSU followers to see firsthand, and on national television.

It was even a surprise to Florida State players, who found out from media after the game.

“That’s disrespectful,” FSU safety Derwin James said. “I’ll pass on that question about how I feel about that. That’s disrespectful.”

Added FSU defensive end Brian Burns: “Honestly, if he did that, god bless him. That's disrespectful and dirty, but that's up to him. That's the way he has to do it."

FSU defensive end Josh Sweat lightheartedly laughed about the episode after it was brought to his attention.

“It really doesn’t bother me. I mean, we lost,” Sweat said.