The last line of his press release is absolutely tone deaf. He is "disappointed that this issue has brought undue attention to our football staff".
Perhaps he should say something about being disappointed that members of his athletic staff did not act appropriately in this situation and that he is taking steps to remedy breakdowns in judgment in the future.
The repeated PR black-eyes for UofL athletics and administration are getting tiresome and embarrassing. Given the Katina stuff, the Sypher stuff, the controversial re-hiring of Petrino, the shooting of two players, the boondoggle of the president and foundation and board situation, etc, etc, it seems like UofL would best show contrition, not just blow this off like its some inconvenience to bowl prep.
Perhaps he should say something about being disappointed that members of his athletic staff did not act appropriately in this situation and that he is taking steps to remedy breakdowns in judgment in the future.
The repeated PR black-eyes for UofL athletics and administration are getting tiresome and embarrassing. Given the Katina stuff, the Sypher stuff, the controversial re-hiring of Petrino, the shooting of two players, the boondoggle of the president and foundation and board situation, etc, etc, it seems like UofL would best show contrition, not just blow this off like its some inconvenience to bowl prep.