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West Virginia University has released a statement regarding the discipline for head coach Bob Huggins, who used an anti-gay slur directed at Xavier basketball fans during a radio interview this week.
Huggins has been fined, must undergo sensitivity training, took a $1 million salary reduction, and a three-game suspension.
The head coach was describing an incident at a game between West Virginia and Xavier when he said, “What it was, was all those f-gs, those Catholic f-gs, I think.”
WVU President Gordon Gee announces punishments for Bob Huggins.
— $1 million salary reduction, to be donated to LGBTQ+ Center.
— 3 game suspension
— His contract is now year to year
— Must make "a substantial donation to Xavier University."https://t.co/AHN5dARvJF
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) May 10, 2023
Huggins released a statement of his own regarding the comments, apologizing for “the embarrassment and disappointment it has caused our Athletics family, members of our campus community and the state of West Virginia. I am sorry for the hurt and distress I have caused our students and our student-athletes. I represent more than just our University and our basketball program, and it pains me to know that I have let so many people down.”
“West Virginia and West Virginia University are my home. I love this University and know first-hand that the education and experiences students receive here make a difference. I am truly sorry for the damage I have done. And I am grateful for the chance to move forward in a way that positively represents this University and our state.”
Huggins, who is 863-389 in his head coaching career, is also now on a year-to-year contract.