Troy Smith has released a statement on his Instagram in the form of several videos, where he talks about his arrest Saturday night, and clarifies some of his feelings about the matter. You can watch the videos here, and the transcript of all of them is as follows:
I think social media gives us a chance to bridge the gap in between a lot of the relationships we never have. I don't mind the comments and the opinions. You know, because we learn from one another, we're here for one another, and I think that everybody's opinion is greatly appreciated.
More so than anything, what happened to me was definitely nowhere near funny, it was incredibly serious. The thing that I'm smiling about is the [unjust] manner in which it happened. The only people that know about that are the people who were in my party who got pulled over prior to me, and I pulled my car over to stay and assist with them. And obviously what happened, happened, and I do apologize.
There is nothing wrong with accepting that you have made a mistake, moving forward, and knowing that you have to learn from it. I want everyone to understand and know that there is nothing funny about what happened, and I do understand the severity behind drinking and driving. I was literally minutes away from my home when this happened. And I think you guys deserve this explanation.
I'm going to say it again, there's nothing funny about it, and hopefully you guys understand that I'm a human being and I will learn from it, and I appreciate all of (it) whether the comments are incredibly nice or not. I appreciate it.
Thank you.
Smith's references to "nothing funny about what happened" are likely a reference to this video that he took of a 10TV van parked outside of his house earlier today. Eleven Warriors will have more information on this story as it becomes available.
