Spencer Rattler’s Dad Calls ESPN Host a Liar

Posted on February 19, 2022

ESPN host Matt Barrie has found himself in a Twitter battle with former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler’s dad.

Spencer Rattler, who played for Oklahoma from 2019-2021 before being replaced by Caleb Williams last season, transferred to South Carolina. He initially had interest in going to Arizona State when it looked like quarterback Jayden Daniels was going to enter the NFL draft. Rattler is from Arizona and attended Pinnacle High School in Phoenix.

Barrie wrote on Twitter on Friday that Rattler’s interest in joining Arizona State ended due to him wanting more money from name, image, and likeness deals.

This is not correct. There’s more to it. Follow the 💵💵💵💵💵💵
— Matt Barrie (@MattBarrie) February 17, 2022

Rattler and his camp were asking for too much. ASU passed. Find me where I gave misinformation. I believe I said: Spencer Rattler will not attend ASU? Was I wrong?
— Matt Barrie (@MattBarrie) February 18, 2022

Spencer Rattler’s father, Michael Rattler, then joined the Twitter conversation to call out Barrie and set the record straight.

Matt you have been lying about this situation the whole time. The ASU coaching staff contacted us when they thought Jaden was going to declare for the draft. When Jaden changed his mind we advised them we were not interested. Simple as that! No need to manufacture drama!
— Michael Rattler (@RattlerMichael) February 18, 2022

What ensued was a back and forth between the two as Barrie continued to claim that money was the source and Rattler countered saying that ASU did not make an offer.

I’m not manufacturing drama. It’s an NIL era in CFB everywhere and no one faults anyone for asking for it. I know there was interest. You ended up in a great situation in Columbia. Its win for you, Spencer, and the Gamecocks.
— Matt Barrie (@MattBarrie) February 18, 2022

ASU did not offer anything and we did not ask for anything. When you imply otherwise it is being irresponsible!
— Michael Rattler (@RattlerMichael) February 18, 2022

Whatever the reasons were, the fact remains that Spencer Rattler is now with South Carolina as he has reunited with Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer, who was with Oklahoma for two seasons prior to joining South Carolina in December of 2020.

As for the Sun Devils, they continue their search for a quarterback after Daniels announced that he has entered the transfer portal.