Vanderbilt update

Earlier today, we posted Kevin Stallings’ apology following last night’s incident where he berated Commodores player Wade Baldwin IV, at one point saying, "I’m going to f—ing kill you."(http://hoopdirt.com/news/aa6f6df1/vandys-stallings-issues-ap…).

A few hours ago, Vandy AD David Williams issued a statement of his own. Williams said; "I met with Coach Stallings earlier today about last night’s post-game incident. We agreed that Kevin’s offensive and inflammatory language directed toward a student-athlete was inappropriate, regardless of the high emotions at the time. Coach Stallings and I agree that as head coach, he must exemplify the high code of conduct he expects from his team members. This is an unfortunate incident since Coach Stallings has always stood for high ideals in academics, character and sportsmanship during his 16 years as our head coach."

"I understand that Coach’s action has generated discussion and opinions; we have heard from those supporting the coach’s intent and from those angered and embarrassed by his comment. Coach Stallings apologized to the student-athlete after the game as well as issuing an immediate public apology. Vanderbilt considers this a personnel issue and as such it will be handled internally."

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