Penn State's Coach Chambers Suspended 1 Game for Shoving His Own Player
Penn State has suspended basketball coach Patrick Chambers for one game for shoving a player during a timeout Thursday night in a loss at No. 2 Michigan
Midway through the first half in the 68-55 loss, the ESPN broadcast showed footage of a fired-up Chambers in a huddle, reaching out with one arm and pushing freshman guard Myles Dread in the chest.
Pat Chambers apologized for shoving Myles Dread during @PennStateMBB‘s game with Michigan. https://t.co/aHQhAsf5Xg pic.twitter.com/xpJMlKPjHq
— Onward State (@OnwardState) January 4, 2019
Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour announced the suspension Friday.
“Coach Chambers and I have spoken about what occurred during the Michigan game, and he is very remorseful,” Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said in statement.
“His actions were unacceptable, which he recognized, and he apologized to Myles Dread last night and his family today,” Barbour said. “His actions do not reflect the values of Penn State and the expectations we set for our programs and must not occur again.”
The incident was immediately polarizing and drew all sorts of responses on social media.
Some felt that Chambers had crossed a line, while others felt that it was little more than tough love.
Big deal… the wussifying of our youth continues..
— Abe (@WR4EAE) January 5, 2019
Embarrassing and on Natl TV. He broke into the players huddle and shoved a player. What is he 5 years old?
— Paula Walker (@pawwalk714) January 5, 2019
Chambers will miss the Nittany Lions’ home game Sunday against Wisconsin.
“I apologized to Myles after the game and I have spoken with his family,” the coach said Friday in a statement. “My actions were inappropriate; that’s not what Penn State stands for or what I stand for.
“I told Myles I was sorry that it happened. Sandy and I have spoken and agreed there are some things I need to address. I’ve assured her this won’t happen again and understand my actions last night come with consequences.”
Chambers addressed the incident in his postgame news conference without being asked about it Thursday night.
“I absolutely love, love Myles Dread. He committed to us as a sophomore. So I’ve known him forever, him and his parents,” the coach said. “Absolutely love him.”
Chambers reiterated his remorse for the incident.
“I apologize to him. I was just trying to challenge him, just trying to get the best out of him, and hopefully I’ll do it differently next time. No, not hopefully. I will do it a different way next time.”
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