Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter issued an apology after a homophobic slur was caught on camera during an NCAA regional game against Tennessee. Following the game, in which Tennessee defeated Wake Forest 11-5, Walter expressed his remorse for the outburst, acknowledging the hurt it caused and taking responsibility for his words. He stated, “I own the consequences and I apologize to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC.” Walter mentioned that he had reviewed the video but did not recall the specific moment of the incident. He emphasized that the language used “doesn’t reflect my values or the standards of this program.”
Wake Forest athletic director John Currie conveyed his surprise and disappointment regarding Walter’s comments. He had a conversation with Walter after the game and again on the following morning, stating that the incident was out of character for him and did not align with the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, the university, or the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The incident occurred during the NCAA regional, leading to Tennessee’s victory, which secured them a spot in a best-of-three super regional against Arkansas for a chance to advance to the College World Series. An Atlantic Coast Conference spokesperson did not respond immediately to requests for comment regarding the situation. Overall, the incident has raised concerns about sportsmanship and the use of language in competitive environments.
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