Alabama fan fired after tweeting he was 'glad' receiver struck female Tennessee fan

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Kele Inc., a building products supply company in Memphis, Tenn., has apparently fired an employee for condoning Alabama receiver Jermaine Burton striking a female Tennessee fan on the field Saturday after Tennessee’s 52-49 win over Alabama at Neyland Stadium.

"I am glad he did it," the employee said on Twitter Tuesday in reference to Burton’s alleged swat of the female fan. "Should have knocked her head off. Not supposed to be on the field anyway."'

Jermaine Burton (3) of the Alabama Crimson Tide blows a kiss to fans after an early touchdown against the Utah State Aggies at Bryant Denny Stadium Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

@KeleSolutions, the Twitter handle of Kele Inc., responded Wednesday afternoon, saying, "Kele does not stand for or tolerate offensive or hateful comments toward any group or individual. We take this issue very seriously, and as a result, Kele and this employee have parted ways."

OutKick contacted Kele Inc. Wednesday twice and was directed to its human resources and to marketing departments. Neither department confirmed that Kele Inc. had fired someone for a tweet condoning Burton’s behavior after the game.

A person identified as a Kele Inc. employee tweeted the comment below Tuesday in reference to Burton’s action.

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Kele Inc. did not confirm or deny it had employed a Steve Lemmons.

OutKick founder Clay Travis tweeted about the Burton incident Tuesday night.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban said Wednesday night any decisions regarding Burton would be handled in house.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) runs with the ball in a game