Tommy Callaway had a big smile on his face when he slapped WSAV (Savannah) Reporter Alex Bozarjian on the ass as he ran by her while competing in a local running race.

He was not smiling when the internet exposed him and put his name in the public eye.

Now Callaway is trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube.

He appeared on WSAV claiming that he has the utmost respect for the station and Alex Bozarjian and says he is sorry.

But, do you smack a person that you never met on the ass if you have the “utmost respect” for her?

I’m sorry, but I think this guy is sorrier for being caught than anything else.

Call me cynical, but I’m not buying it.

As for Bozarjian, she appeared on CBS Morning News to talk about the incident.