Ryan Clark reveals Cam Skattebo offered “crotch candy” while playing with ex-Steelers safety’s son at ASU

NFL analyst Ryan Clark had a funny story to tell about Cam Skattebo, who is set to become the New York Giants' lead rusher of the future. The former Pittsburgh Steelers safety, whose son Jordan was Skattebo's teammate at Arizona State in 2023, recalled that he was once offered candy that had been tucked inside Skattebo's pants throughout a game:

“He pulled it out of his pants, and he goes, ‘RC, do you want a candy?’ Clark recalled on ESPN's First Take on Friday. "‘Hell no. What makes you think I’d eat your crotch candy?’”

His colleague Stephen A. Smith reacted:

“Bro, he don’t even need to be eating that after that, let alone offering it to somebody else. ...That’s a nasty ass story you just told about Cam Skattebo on national television.”

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Skattebo spent two seasons with Arizona State after transferring from Sacramento State. He the university record for total rushing yards in a season and also became the first ASU player to cross 2,000 yards from scrimmage in a single season.

Adam Schefter has nickname for Cam Skattebo after monstrous performance vs. Giants

Cam Skattebo exploded for 98 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries in a 34-17 win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. In the midst of his dominant showing, the NFL's social media account called him "a walking battery", referring to his high-octane playing style.

However, ESPN insider Adam Schefter had a different nickname for the rookie running back: Bam Bam, the character from the popular cartoon series The Flintstones.

“Straight out of Bedrock," Schefter said on Pat McAfee's eponymous show. "Mike Alstott is a great comparison. But he looks like he just wants to run you right over. He’s the human tush push. Like, the Eagles have a hole — this guy pushes everybody by himself and just runs over people like, this is Zack Baun right there. Zack Baun is an All-Pro linebacker, and he’s like, 'Get out of my way.'”

Skattebo's teammates are also taking notice

“He’s just an aggressive dude. That’s just Skat,” Cor'Dale Flott said.

He also reminisced about how Skattebo celebrated the cornerback's decisive interception of Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter:

“More than saying something, I felt him roughing me up. I was like, ‘All right, Skat, let me go right now.’”

The Giants' next game will be against the Broncos on Oct. 19, nine days from now. The kickoff is at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.

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Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

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Edited by Andre Castillo