To everyone I offended in my column about the upcoming SMU versus TCU football game this weekend (namely the Texas Tech fans), I want to apologize for my comment about how difficult it would be to find a “disease free Texas Tech student.”

What was meant to be interpreted as a joke was taken to a level I had not intended, coming across as offensive rather than humorous. It was not my intention to disrespect the Texas Tech community and the Red Raider Nation. I again apologize for those offended by my comment.

Please recognize that my comment is the opinion of one individual and is not reflective of SMU as a whole. I will learn from my mistakes in future stories I write, and be careful of distasteful comments appearing in my work.

Again, what has been a joke amongst several students (both at Texas Tech and other universities) was not an appropriate comparison in an article about SMU and TCU.

– Nicole JacobsenThe Daily Campus