SMU WR Romello Brinson Uses Game Official As Rag At Wasabi Fenway Bowl
One of the better on-camera moments during Thursday's Wasabi Fenway Bowl between SMU and Boston College came when SMU wideout Romello Brinson wiped his hands on a distracted referee.
The junior transfer, previously at Miami, faced rainy conditions and was clearly concerned about grip. Brinson's nonchalant disregard for the referee was a glorious sight. The ref flinched away from the wideout — not interested in becoming a towel for Brinson.
Fans didn't see much else from Brinson, who logged just 2 catches for 14 yards.
Meanwhile, BC logged a stunning 23-14 upset over the Mustangs (11-3), securing its first bowl win since 2016 in the soaking wet conditions. SMU came into the contest riding a nine-game winning streak. The Eagles, led by quarterback Thomas Castellanos, capped their season (7-6) with an entertaining victory.
What Castellanos lacked in a passing attack (102 yards, 1 INT) the QB made up for with a strong running performance (21 carries, 156 yards, 2 TDs).
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Thanks to the Brinson/referee moment, it's safe to say the second annual Wasabi Fenway Bowl was a hit.
Castellanos received MVP honors and a cool silver bat.
BOSTON - Kam Arnold and Thomas Castellanos of the Boston College Eagles are awarded the Defensive and Offensive MVP awards respectively after the 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl between the SMU Mustangs and the Boston College Eagles on Thursday at Fenway Park. Boston College won 14-23. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 28: Baldwin, the Boston College Eagles mascot, looks on during the Wasabi Fenway Bowl between the SMU Mustangs and the Boston College Eagles on December 28, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON - Thomas Castellanos of the Boston College Eagles reacts during the 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl between the SMU Mustangs and the Boston College Eagles on Thursday at Fenway Park. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
BOSTON - The 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl trophy at Fenway Park. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)