Hat Tip Scott McKay at the Hayride who has been all over this. From Scott’s post:
UPDATE #2: Kudos should go out to Outkick The Coverage as well, which has perhaps the most entertaining post on this subject yet – including the revelation that Downing’s mom had not the faintest clue what was going on (gotta feel for her, but then again this can’t be THAT big a surprise)…
OKTC has spoken with the New Orleans police department multiple times and just moments ago the police department confirmed they have this individual’s name, location, and employment history and are pursuing the investigation.
Brian Downing is listed on Bizfinder.com as the manager of the Hibbett’s Sporting Goods in Tuscaloosa.
Reached for comment by OKTC, Hibbett Sporting Goods spokesperson Scott Myers said, “He (Brian Downing) no longer works for Hibbett Sporting Goods.”
Asked if that was because of the video, Myers said, “No comment.” (I would hope that if you didn’t fire someone for teabagging another person in a viral video online you wouldn’t just say no comment).
Provided with a phone number for Downing, I called the number and his mother answered the phone at his house. She hadn’t heard any of the teabag story yet, but she seemed like a very nice woman. As awkward phone conversations go, this ranks right up there with calling a girl for the first time in 7th grade. I’m not going to quote her because she seemed so stunned by what I told her, but she promised to call me back.
Honestly, you try and tell your own mom what teabagging is.
LMFAO. I hope he finds a fair jury in Louisiana – not!