In the annals of sports history, few things are as perplexing as the passion and intensity that some people feel for their alma maters. The same was the case with the former New England Patriots Hall of Famer Willie McGinest. His devotion to USC was enough to spark a violent altercation in a Los Angeles restaurant.
The incident, which occurred in December of last year, has been making headlines recently thanks to the lawsuit by Adam. Adam was the man that McGinest brutally attacked in the Delilah restaurant in West Hollywood.
Willie McGinest has been sued for attacking a man at an L.A. restaurant back in December … with the alleged victim claiming the fight all went down because of a comment that was made about USC. https://t.co/A9V9bqfAFf
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) March 27, 2023
TMZ reported the details of court documents filed by the victim. The altercation began with a simple question about McGinest’s alma mater. It was about the University of Southern California (USC).
What did the victim say about Willie McGinest?
Adams claims: he was merely trying to make conversation with the football star. He asked him about USC’s recent loss in the Pac-12 Championship Game.
“Why the f*** are you talking to me!” Adams alleges McGinest shouted at him
McGinest reportedly flew into a rage at the question. He shouted profanities and threatened Adams before attacking him.
The incident has led to a lawsuit filed by Adams. He is seeking unspecified damages from McGinest and the Delilah restaurant. Adams also claims: in this restaurant celebrities and athletes can act with impunity. They are left free from any consequences for their actions.
What will happen next?
Looks like McGinest will have to face the consequences of his actions. For McGinest, the incident has already had serious repercussions. He has been arrested. And also charged with two felonies in connection with the attack. McGinest was also removed from his job as an NFL Network analyst.
He released an apology.
“First and foremost, I want to offer my deepest apology for my lapse in judgment and behavior on December 9 at a restaurant in West Hollywood,” McGinest wrote in an Instagram post which he later deleted.
“To my family, community, friends, and youth I mentor, please know I feel horrible for my actions and take full responsibility.”
The incident has tarnished his reputation as a football star and a role model for young athletes.
It is difficult to understand what could have motivated such a violent outburst from someone as accomplished as Willie McGinest. Perhaps it was the passion and intensity that he felt for his alma mater. Or perhaps there were other factors at play. Regardless of the cause, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of allowing our emotions to overcome our better judgment.
