It was a tough Rose Bowl for Alabama fans to swallow, but it was more difficult for a former Crimson Tide player.
Jaylen Waddle, a University of Alabama alumnus, was seen wearing Michigan gear on Friday.
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The superstar wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins lost a bet against Miami CEO Tom Garfinkel on the Rose Bowl. Waddle, who looked disappointed in his media availability wore a Michigan hat and hoodie. The native Texan was one of the most explosive playmakers in the Nick Saban era, helping the Crimson Tide capture a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020.
Jaylen Waddle had to wear Michigan gear yesterday from losing a bet against the Dolphins CEO Tom Garfinkel on the Rose Bowl game 🫣 pic.twitter.com/E1M0xp1dlq
— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) January 6, 2024
Waddle, a former four-star, played from 2018 to 2020 for the Tide, winning three Southeastern Conference Championships.
He is the first receiver in Dolphins history to record three straight 1,000-yard seasons. *Get the BEST Alabama football insider information, message board access, and recruiting coverage today! SIGN UP HERE to unlock our subscriber-only content!*
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