In the first quarter against UAB, Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert booted in his third extra point of the day to give UT a 21-0 lead. Moments afterward, Blazers safety Sirad Bryant stomped on Gilbert’s foot before returning to his sideline. The action was penalized with an unsportsmanlike conduct call, but Bryant was not ejected from the game.
After the game, UAB coach Trent Dilfer was asked about the moment. He said that he had seen the clip on Instagram already, but he’d like to see the whole thing. From what he can tell, there will be a punishment, though.
“I’ve seen an Instagram video of it,” Dilfer said. “I’m not happy with it. I want to get the full video of it. He will be disciplined because of it.”
Gilbert did not appear to say anything to any UAB players after the kick. However, holder and punter Jackson Ross did share some quick words with Bryant before the incident. Bryant responded by stomping on Gilbert’s kicking foot just after.
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Gilbert returned to the sideline with a noticeable limp. The kicker remained on the sideline and did not enter the injury tent or return to the locker room. After UT’s ensuing touchdown drive to open the second quarter, he returned to the field after Tennessee’s fourth touchdown and connected on the extra point.
Overall, Gilbert hit on each of his extra point looks. He was not asked to kick any field goals, with the Vols scoring all of their points in the 56-24 win via touchdowns.
On the season, Gilbert is 6-for-7 on field goals, with the miss against Georgia on a game-winning attempt at the end of regulation as his only miscue. He has not yet missed an extra point, either.
