Overview

• During the fourth inning of Monday’s Knoxville Regional game, ESPN cameras caught coach Tom Walter mouthing a homophobic slur as Tennessee’s Andrew Fischer stepped to the plate.
• Social media users widely circulated the clip, drawing sharp criticism and public outcry.
• Walter issued a statement apologizing for the “outburst,” saying the language did not reflect his values or the standards of his program.
• Athletic director John Currie said he was surprised and disappointed, calling the incident “completely out of character” and inconsistent with university and conference expectations.
• Tennessee’s 11-5 win eliminated Wake Forest from the tournament, and the Atlantic Coast Conference has not yet responded to requests for comment.