Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott apologizes for comments about fans throwing objects at officials

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The reporter asked the quip about referees.

When he was told that the trash was aimed at the referees, he changed his mind. (0:55)

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After the Cowboys' wild-card loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made comments about fans throwing bottles and debris at the officials.

A postgame question to the quarterback indicated that the fans were throwing things at his teammates in anger. He said that he was given credit for the objects being directed at the officials. Credit to them.

At the end of his news conference, he was given a chance to walk the comments back, but he didn't.

He apologized to his followers on three separate occasions.

I made comments about the officials after the game. My words were uncalled for and unfair because I was caught up in the emotion of the disappointing loss.

I have always respected the professionalism and difficulty of the job of the NFL Officials and hold them in the highest regard. Everyone who attends a sporting event is at risk of injury or death.

"That was a mistake on my part, and I am sorry."

The media and the NBA Referees Association were critical of the comments made by the finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

The NBRA condemns the comments by the quarterback who said that he would like to see officials killed. He should know better. We want the NFL to take action to discourage this behavior in the future.

Stephen Jones, Cowboys executive vice president, condemned the actions of the fans.

Jones said that it was unfortunate. I don't see that way for our fans. I think we are a class act. I don't think there is a place for that. I don't understand people throwing things onto the field because they could get hurt. There's no place for that.