Colin Kaepernick makes awful self-comparison to Houston floods, quickly apologizes
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Colin Kaepernick will likely regret his latest attempt at brand promotion.
The San Francisco 49ers' quarterback made light of the Houston floods that - according to the National Weather Service - drew in excess of 57 feet of rain. Two people are dead, with at least 40 people missing, according to USA TODAY.
Kaepernick posted the hashtag "#7tormsComing," a reference to his jersey number.
The 27-year-old also posted a tweet that read "I warned you the #7tormsComing !!! #Houston," linking to an Instagram post that has since been deleted.
Kaepernick then offered an apology:
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) May 26, 2015
It's yet another example of where the improper use of social media backfired on an athlete.
- With h/t Deadspin