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Florida Coach Apologizes After Profanity-Laced Outburst at NCAA Conway Regional

Footage circulated of him berating site officials over a delayed start time at Conway Regional, prompting an apology from O’Sullivan followed by a statement from Florida’s athletic director.

Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan's Gators will host one of 16 NCAA Tournament Regionals June 4-7 in Gainesville.
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Kevin O’Sullivan coaches the Florida Gators in 2024.

Overview

  • Kevin O’Sullivan erupted before Sunday’s elimination game, unleashing expletives at Conway Regional site administrators after the start time was pushed back an hour for East Carolina’s late finish.
  • A 47-second video of the rant, posted Monday on social media, captured more than a dozen obscenities directed at NCAA and host-school staff.
  • Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall denounced the conduct as disrespectful bullying toward his associate athletic director and field crew.
  • Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin issued a separate apology, acknowledging the coach’s behavior fell short of the program’s standards.
  • Florida’s season ended with an 11-4 loss to East Carolina on June 1 while Coastal Carolina advanced to face Auburn in the Super Regional.