Alabama flag gets Texas A&M construction worker fired





PHOTO: A look at the construction at Kyle Field on July 3, 2014. The Texas A&M Aggies' stadium, Kyle Field, is undergoing a $450 million renovation, set to be completed by the 2015 season. Here's a look at the changes so far.PHOTO: A look at the construction at Kyle Field on July 3, 2014. less



PHOTO: A look at the construction at Kyle The Texas A&M Aggies' stadium, Kyle Field, is undergoing a $450 million renovation, set to be completed by the 2015 season. Here's a look at the changes so far.PHOTO: A look at the construction at Kyle ... more Photo: Brent Zwerneman, Houston Chronicle Photo: Brent Zwerneman, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 66 Caption Close Alabama flag gets Texas A&M construction worker fired 1 / 66 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — A crane operator working on renovations of Texas A&M's Kyle Field decided to show his team pride by flying an Alabama Crimson Tide flag along the wall of the stadium.

Unfortunately, the Alabama fan's actions were not well received and he was fired, according to FOX Sports.

The Alabama fan responsible for hoisting the flag atop the stadium no longer works there.

Texas A&M didn't confirm or deny the firing of any individual the report said. Texas A&M said they were "unaware" how the flag got there, but the flag "was removed once discovered."

"The individual named (FOX Sports hasn't published his name) had been working for a Subcontractor on the project," said managing contractor Manhattan-Vaughn in a statement to FOX Sports. "Manhattan-Vaughn is not involved in the subcontractor's employment policies and therefore cannot comment as to why he is no longer working on the site."

Construction workers bringing rival colors onto sacred ground is nothing new.

In 2008, The New York Times reported that a construction worker laying cement on Yankee Stadium buried a Boston Red Sox jersey in an effort to curse the stadium.

The construction worker was also fired.

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