UCLA's Jim Mora blows off postgame handshake with K-State's Bill Snyder (Video)
UCLA coach Jim Mora caused quite the stir following the Bruins' 40-35 victory against Kansas State in the Alamo Bowl when he more or less blew off the postgame handshake with coach Bill Snyder.
Apparently, Mora was upset that Kansas State took a timeout right before the final play of the game and then a Wildcats player lunged at UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley as he kneeled down on the final play.
Mora, however, declined to acknowledge during the postgame news conference that the awkward handshake even took place.
Whatever you say, Jim… RT @thejackwang: Jim Mora, on his handshake with Bill Snyder. http://t.co/xtNZBK0X9v pic.twitter.com/llokVhaGpv
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) January 3, 2015
However, not long afterward, Mora took to Twitter to make a comment about defending the safety of his players and his players, in turn, chimed in thanking their coach for his support.
I will defend the safety of my players...forever.
— Jim Mora (@UCLACoachMora) January 3, 2015
Thank You @UCLACoachMora for Protecting Me & @UCLAFootball #Respect
— Brett A. Hundley Jr (@BrettHundley17) January 3, 2015
The 75-year-old Snyder looked stunned by the entire interaction, but perhaps it wasn’t some much because of the lack of the handshake, but because of what Mora allegedly said to the nation’s oldest coach (as tweeted by a K-State security guard and Kansas State Trooper).
Jim Mora at handshake w Coach Snyder. "Are you F'n kidding me" and walked away. I was there. I heard and seen it. Not cool.
— Greg Harkrader (@HARK206) January 3, 2015
Ain’t bowl season grand?
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