Joe Mixon Comments for 1st Time Since Release of Video of 2014 Assault

Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon spoke to reporters Friday for the first time since video of his punching a woman in the face at a cafe in 2014 was released.

Opening his press conference, Mixon apologized to Amelia Molitor, as well as Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops and university president David Boren.

"I'm here to basically apologize to Miss Molitor, apologize to Coach Stoops, apologize to David Boren," he said, per SoonerScoop.com.

On December 16, the Oklahoman published video of Mixon's striking Molitor in the face following a confrontation (warning: graphic footage).

Expressing remorse for his actions, Mixon noted he would have handled the situation differently if he were in that position again.

"If I could go back, I would do whatever I could to change the outcome of that situation. Definitely would have walked or ran away," he said. "Every day I gotta live with it, gotta sleep with it. It haunts me to this day. If I could take it all back, I would."

Mixon did not blame Molitor for what happened: "It really don't matter what she did that night. It's all on me. ... I take full responsibility on what happened that night."

According to Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman, Mixon noted he would be willing to speak out to domestic violence advocacy groups about his mistake.

Mixon said he wasn't drinking when he hit Molitor, per SoonerScoop.com.

"It's never OK to hit a woman. I will preach that to anybody," he said.

According to Joe DuVall of SoonerScoop.com, Mixon said he is still in counseling following the incident after completing 100 hours of community service.

Oklahoma suspended Mixon for the 2014 season as a result of his actions against Molitor. Stoops said earlier this week looking back he didn't feel that punishment was enough but that Mixon "has moved ahead in a very positive way," per SoonerScoop.com.

Mixon has played in 24 of Oklahoma's 25 games over the previous two seasons, setting career highs in attempts (168), yards (1,183) and touchdowns (eight) in 2016.

The Sooners are preparing to play Auburn in the Sugar Bowl on January 2.