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NBC broadcaster apologies for insensitive remark towards Oregon’s Dante Moore

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Murray, T. L. (2026, September 27). NBC broadcaster apologies for insensitive remark towards Oregon’s Dante Moore. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/sports/chris-simms-issues-apology-to-dante-moore-and-oregon/

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Chris Simms, a college football analyst for NBC, apologized on Sunday for making insensitive comments about Oregon quarterback Dante Moore sliding late during a game after Moore left due to a head injury. Simms acknowledged he should have shown more sympathy and issued an apology to College Football fans and specifically to Oregon supporters. He also mentioned his own experience from 2006 when he nearly died from a hard hit, expressing understanding of the severity of injuries in football.

Written by AI on 2026-09-28, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Saturday night during Oregon's 41-27 victory against USC in college football, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was injured after being hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II. The hit to Moore’s head resulted in his departure from the game via ambulance, with Stephens II subsequently ejected for a cheap shot. On Sunday, NBC broadcaster Chris Simms apologized on X for not showing enough sympathy during halftime when he had criticized Moore's sliding technique and failed to address the severity of the injury promptly. Simms acknowledged mishandling the situation and expressed regret towards Oregon fans and all college football enthusiasts. USC also announced that Stephens II would be suspended from their next game as a consequence of his actions.

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“The articles describe different events: one about Dan Lanning criticizing a play that injured Dante Moore, and another about Chris Simms apologizing for insensitive comments regarding Moore's injury.”

USC radio announcer's description of the Dante Moore hit is one of the most embarrassing things ever Different event

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“The articles describe different incidents involving separate broadcasters commenting on Dante Moore's injury; Article A discusses Chris Simms' apology, while Article B focuses on Pete Arbogast's description of the hit.”

Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves USC game in ambulance after hit to head Different event

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“Article A describes the incident on the field where Dante Moore was injured, while Article B reports on an apology from a broadcaster for comments made about the incident.”

Dan Dakich calls Chris Simms' apology over Dante Moore slide analysis 'soft a-- bulls--t' Different event

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“Article A reports on Chris Simms apologizing for his controversial remarks about Dante Moore's slide, while Article B discusses Dan Dakich's reaction to Simms' apology.”

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A day after Chris Simms had a controversial take and was heavily criticized when he suggested Oregon quarterback Dante Moore slid too late, he’s now having second thoughts. uncertain

he → have → thoughts

Simms posted a video on his X account on Sunday where he wanted to “take a moment to apologize” for his actions. asserted

he → post → actions

“I clearly did not show enough sympathy for the situation, just diving right into football stuff. asserted

I → show → stuff

And I am sorry for that,” Simms said. asserted

Simms → say → that

“I love College Football. asserted

I → love → Football

I want to apologize to all College Football fans out there, especially the Oregon Duck fans. asserted

I → want → fans

During the second quarter of Oregon’s 41-27 victory against USC on Saturday night, Moore departed from the game in an ambulance after Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II took a cheap shot to the quarterback’s head. asserted

II → depart → head

After the play happened, Stephens II was seen celebrating the play and was ejected from the game. asserted

II → happen → game

On Sunday morning, USC announced that Stephens II was suspended from their next game. asserted

II → announce → game

Simms, who serves as a college football analyst on NBC, made his comments when the game went into halftime. asserted

game → serve → halftime

Now having a chance to reflect on it, he said he was having a “Debbie Downer moment.” asserted

he → have → moment

“I mishandled it, and I was wrong. asserted

I → mishandle → it

And I’m sorry for that,” Simms said. asserted

Simms → ’m → that

Near the end of the video, Simms mentioned how he has “tremendous sympathy” for the situation, bringing up a story where he “almost died from a hard hit 20 years ago.” asserted

he → mention → hit

In 2006, Simms was playing quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was removed from the game after rupturing his spleen. asserted

Simms → play → spleen

“I understand the game, how brutal it can be, and how we have to protect each other on the football field,” Simms said. asserted

Simms → understand → field

The video ended with Simms wishing Moore a speedy recovery and applauding Oregon for pulling off the win against a USC team that was ranked No.12 in the country. asserted

that → end → country

NBC broadcaster apologies for insensitive remark towards Oregon’s Dante Moore

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