"...the one thing I would like to say is those fans that did stay, even though Nevada got a two TD lead...those fans that hung with us right to the very end, were cheering like crazy when we were driving two minutes at the end to win...man, I appreciate that! I wanted to tell them 'thank you' for that, 'cause there were many that left but those that stayed with us I appreciate it." (edited to take out the "um", "uh" and other verbal "filler")

I don't see a whole lot of criticizing fans. Sure, he noted that many left (without being critical or accusatory towards them), but he was expressing appreciation for the support that those who stayed gave the team as they were driving at the end.

I think WAY too much is being made of this (but I guess this is CB after all).