Robert Griffin III went on Twitter this week to defend Baylor star Brittney Griner after the Lady Bears lost to Louisville in the regional semifinals during the NCAA tournament.
“Whew... ok I took my time to calm down and not go off on twitter about the Baylor Girls Basketball game.... BUT I CAN'T DO IT!!!!!” tweeted Griffin, a Baylor alum.
Griffin, who is recovering from knee surgery, aired his frustration about what he perceived as rough play by the Cardinals in defending Griner, the Lady Bears’ 6 foot 8 center.
He tweeted, “People poke and make fun of B. Griner all the time but C'MON MAN.... Them girls were LITERALLY throwing elbows, slaps, weave....”
Baylor lost to Louisville 82-81 on Sunday night.
Griffin received some negative feedback on Twitter after he complained about Sunday’s game.
“To those who are mad and lose respect for me because I support my school and support my friends.......,” he said on Monday. “I would rather have the guts to stand up for them, then to have that respect for sitting down & saying nothing,” he added.
