'I displayed highly unacceptable behavior that was a poor representation of my team as well as my own character.'
is breaking his silence following the bench-clearing brawl on Tuesday night ... saying straight-up,"I messed up and I am sorry."
De Sousa received the harshest punishment handed down for his part in the melee ... getting slapped with a 12-game suspension.after a chase-down block, which kickstarted the brawl. During the fight, the 21-year-old is seen holding a stool over his head before a coach yanks it from his hands."Yesterday, during the Kansas State game, I displayed highly unacceptable behavior that was a poor representation of my team as well as my own character.
"I understand that I am extremely fortunate to have been given the opportunity to play for KU and I recognize that I never should have let my emotions get the best of me, but unfortunately that is what happened. By doing so, I put the Kansas reputation at stake because of a moment of weakness and inconsideration.""I messed up and I am sorry."
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