UConn Basketball Comms Director Reportedly Threatened to Ruin' the Life of Journalist Who Posted Viral Video of Coach Dan Hurley Trashing Refs
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UConn's men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was filmed expressing frustration with officiating after his team's narrow NCAA Tournament elimination. Following the loss to Florida, Hurley angrily criticized the referees, leading to a viral video shared by reporter Joey Ellis. Subsequently, Ellis was confronted by Bobby Mullen, the team's communications director, who allegedly threatened to ruin his life unless the footage was deleted. Mullen later justified the request, arguing the focus should have been on the emotional departure of the seniors, not Hurley's private comments to other coaches.
The lasting image of Coach Hurley leaving the court should have been his walking off the court arm-in-arm with his seniors, overwhelmed with emotion.
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