# Duke Football Star Apologizes for Swatting Staffer

> Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologizes after swatting female athletic trainer during game.
- Title: Duke Football Star Apologizes for Swatting Staffer | Shortify
- Summary: Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologizes after swatting female athletic trainer during game. Duke football star Kimari Robinson publicly apologized for…
- Keywords: kimari robinson, duke football, dashawn stone, ncaa, duke blue devils, female athletic trainer, swatting incident, news, entertainment, Duke, Football, Star
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/sports/duke-football-player-speaks-out-after-swatting-away-female-staffer
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:32:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimari robinson, duke football, dashawn stone, ncaa, duke blue devils, female athletic trainer, swatting incident, news, entertainment
## Duke Football Star Swats Staffer
Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson swatted female athletic trainer's arm while checking on injured teammate DaShawn Stone.

> I was completely wrong, and she did not deserve that
## Robinson Apologizes Publicly
Robinson issued public apology for his actions, saying he should have controlled his emotions and did not.

> I’m truly sorry for my actions and for letting her, myself and our program down
## Duke Program Unresponsive
Duke has not addressed the incident, with no discipline announced and head coach Manny Diaz silent on the matter.
## Incident Goes Viral
The clip went viral, with some viewers condemning Robinson for disrespecting staff and others defending his emotional state.
## Key takeaway

Duke football star Kimari Robinson publicly apologized for swatting a female staff member while checking on injured teammate DaShawn Stone.