Jim Rome had the Internet burning on Thursday.

During the big College Football Playoff Bowl Games on New Year’s Day, Rome wrote on Twitter: “Is there anyone not in a marching band who thinks those dorks running around with their instruments are cool?”

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Apparently, there were lots of people who felt “those dorks” were cool, and that Rome’s comment was not. Following an online backlash, Rome deleted his original tweet.

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In response to the outcry, the CBS Sports Radio host of “The Jim Rome Show” issued the following apology on Friday:

Band nation – I hear you. I was out of line. I apologize. I do not condone bullying of any kind and that was not my intent. — Jim Rome (@jimrome) January 2, 2015

Rome’s flippant comment even sparked its own hashtag, #MarchOnRome, with one marching band member claiming: “@jimrome would never have the dedication and discipline it takes to rehearse in the snow for two hours.”