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UConn Staffer Apologizes After Threatening Reporter Over Viral Dan Hurley Video

Bobby Mullen apologized to journalist Joey Ellis for threatening remarks, as Dan Hurley also expressed regret for his postgame outburst, with an NCAA investigation ongoing.

Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies reacts following a call against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men's NCAA basketball tournament at Lenovo Center on March 23, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • UConn communications director Bobby Mullen apologized to reporter Joey Ellis for threatening to 'ruin his life' if he did not delete a viral video of Dan Hurley's postgame remarks.
  • The video, which captured Hurley making profane comments about officiating following UConn's NCAA Tournament loss to Florida, has surpassed one million views online.
  • Dan Hurley expressed regret for his comments, acknowledging they were made in the heat of the moment and pledging to take measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
  • The NCAA and Raleigh police have launched an investigation into the incident involving Mullen and Ellis, which remains active as of March 26, 2025.
  • The controversy has reignited discussions about Hurley's intense coaching style, media access in sports, and institutional accountability at UConn.