Winslow Says He Is Sorry for Outburst

Miami tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. apologized Sunday for ripping officials and comparing himself to a soldier after Tennessee’s 10-6 victory over the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Winslow lashed out at Southeastern Conference officials in a postgame tirade, saying they targeted him during the game.

Winslow, the son of NFL Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow Sr., caught seven passes for 88 yards but had a costly 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct in the fourth quarter.

He also nearly got flagged for standing over and taunting a shaken Corey Campbell after a hard block in the third quarter.

“It’s war,” Winslow said Saturday, his voice raised in the locker room. “They’re out there to kill you, so I’m out there to kill them. We don’t care about anybody but this U. They’re going after my legs. I’m going to come right back at them. I’m a ... soldier.”

In a statement released Sunday through the university, Winslow apologized for his comments.

“After speaking with the press, I immediately regretted my comments and felt embarrassed for my family, my team, the University of Miami, our fans, alumni and myself,” Winslow said.

“As for my reference to being a soldier in a war, I meant no disrespect to the men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in the armed forces. I cannot begin to imagine the magnitude of war or its consequences.”

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San Diego State freshman running back Lynell Hamilton is out for the season after breaking his lower right leg Saturday against Nevada Las Vegas. He will have surgery.

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Louisiana State moved into the top three of the Associated Press poll for the first time in 42 years, trailing unanimous No. 1 Oklahoma and USC.

The Sooners (9-0) received all 65 first-place votes. USC was a near-unanimous No. 2, receiving 64 second-place votes and one third.

Louisiana State reached its best spot since Nov. 27, 1961.

The USA Today/ESPN poll had the same top five teams as Associated Press.