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Author of infamous 'Tua language barrier' message board post apologizes, feels 'like an idiot'

He isn't a troll.

In fact, he is quite the opposite.

The cyber world of college football knows him as "Chattown Tide." His name quickly became associated with the art of trolling a fan base when he posted 'Tua language barrier' in a BamaOnline chat room back on Sept. 12.

The post, of course, pertained to then-Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a native of Hawaii, and his ability to communicate with his teammates.

The post:

"I haven't heard it mention, so I thought I would address the elephant in the room. He seems like a smart kid, so I'm wandering how his transition to the states has been as far as communication goes?