Columnist Gregg Doyel ‘crossed’ the line with awkward Caitlin Clark exchange

Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel admitted he crossed a line with his bizarre interaction with Caitlin Clark during her introductory Indiana Fever press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

“After going through denial, and then anger – I’m on the wrong side of this? Me??? – I now realize what I said and how I said it was wrong, wrong, wrong. I mean it was just wrong,” Doyel wrote Wednesday.

“Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry.”

#caitlinclark #greggdoyel #wnba

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[ommconsult]

That’s what everyone is so worked up about?

[MRALEX]

She was soo confused She dint Know how to interpret what he said she was like "is he flirting ?" "is he Threatening me?" "is he being funny?"

[mannymartinez]

Even that "I like that you're here" is kinda weird

[CornerWithKhan]

Call me crazy, but I think it’s a slightly awkward remark at best. Not worth a suspension. It was odd don’t get me wrong but there are so many crackpot reporters out there anyways

[jsmiller]

Everybody in Indianapolis hates him so don’t let that represent this city

[chickenandricecrew]

Bro saw a chance and took he's shot.😂

[Joe-nyup]

He also, several moments later referred to her as "that"...which is weird to refer to anyone as "that".

[seymourcox]

So awkward and weird but not the end of the world

[letstopdoingmad]

he has been a writer for the indy star and loves indianapolis to death. i have been reading his articles for years. he genuinely meant that he was happy for her to be there. and was implying that if you show me love i will show you love in my articles. he is a journalist and they try to be overly quirky at times. this whole situation is ridiculous in my opinion.

[TheKittyJazzy]

I don't find this as bad as everyone is making it seem

[morningwaves]

Creepy dude showed his true sick colors

[dontcare]

The police better check this guy's back yard for missing basketball players.

[scottlaux]

He seems like a guy who doesnt ever feel embarrassed by saying the wrong thing.

[Mttmkk]

Why would he even do the heart thing lol this guy definitely creeps out his local barista

[matthewwilliams]

Equality people.Keep that same energy for female reporters

[rsmith]

creepy Gregg Doyel at it No one in Indianapolis likes the guy anyway.

[chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa]

The other reporter men were laughing at it. Just as sick as he is, just more careful

[skillz]

Can some tell me what he did. Maybe I'm missing Smthg

[studlord]

So now even slightly, barely flirtatious is a crime? He did nothing wrong, and nothing he said was innappropriate or offensive.

[bryantbarnhart]

Nothing even remotely sexist or offensive about this. Awkward, yes. Poor attempt at humor, sure. No apology needed for that.