West Virginia Head Coach Bob Huggins Apologizes for Using Homophobic Slur During Radio Interview

On Monday, Bob Huggins, the head coach of the University of West Virginia’s basketball team, used a homophobic slur twice during a radio interview. He later expressed regret for his “abhorrent phrase”.

Huggins was asked about the transfer portal and whether he had a chance of landing a player from Xavier, a Jesuit school and the Bearcats’ crosstown rival. In response, he said: “What it was, was all those fgs, those Catholic fgs, I think. I tell you what, any school that can throw rubber penises on the floor and then say they didn’t do it, by God they can get away with anything.”

The West Virginia athletic department released a statement calling Huggins’ comments “offensive” and said they were reviewing the matter. Huggins later apologized for his remarks, saying: “I apologize for my inappropriate and abhorrent phrase. It was a poor attempt at humor and not reflective of who I am.”

The incident has sparked a debate about the use of homophobic language and its implications. While Huggins has apologized, many are calling for further action to be taken.

The University of West Virginia has yet to comment on the incident or the potential consequences for Huggins. It remains to be seen how the university will respond to the controversy.