Virginia Tech Hoops Coach Trashes Jehovah's Witnesses, Apologizes within Hours
Virginia Tech Hoops Coach Trashes Jehovah's Witnesses ... Apologizes Hours Later
"We’re not playing the Jehovah’s Witness All-Star team here. We’re playing the [Florida] Gators, man."
What a stupid thing to say, right?!
Well, the man behind that idiotic quote is Virginia Tech basketball coach Mike Young ... and guess what, he's apologizing now!
Young was addressing the media during an NCAA Tournament news conference Tuesday ... when he was asked about his mindset going into the team's 1st round game against the Florida Gators.
"We’re not playing the Jehovah’s Witness all-star team here. We’re playing the Gators, man. We’re playing the Gators."
Get it ... Young's insinuating that a team full of Jehovah's Witnesses would be trash compared to the Florida Gators.
Someone wanna clue in Coach Young about Serena Williams -- perhaps the most dominant athlete on the planet ... who also happens to be a Jehovah's Witness?
Obviously, there are many examples of talented JW athletes -- but that's not the point. The point is, it was a stupid and offensive comment. And, within hours, Coach Young was apologizing.
"Earlier today on the NCAA Tournament conference call, I attempted to show my respect for our upcoming opponent, the University of Florida. Regrettably, I didn’t articulate that sentiment in an appropriate manner," Young said.
"I apologize for my insensitive remark and am sincerely sorry for anyone I may have offended."
Virginia Tech (#7 seed) is set to take on Florida (#10 seed) on Friday -- and when the season ends, Mike should probably stop bashing talented JW players and start recruiting some instead.
