Temple University Athletics
STATEMENT OF APOLOGY FROM TEMPLE UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH JOHN CHANEY
2.23.05 | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA--I would like to apologize to Saint Joseph's University, its fans, student-athletes and head coach Phil Martelli for my reprehensible behavior during Tuesday night's game. I spoke with Coach Martelli today to voice my apology to him and his team. Temple University President Dr. David Adamany called to express my apology to Saint Joseph's University President Fr. Lannon.
I would also like to apologize to the Temple University community, the student body, faculty, staff and alumni of our great institution for my actions. These actions are not indicative of what I represent and I regret them immensely.
I regret the terrible stigma that I have put on the Temple University men's basketball team and my student athletes by my actions during Tuesday's game with Saint Joseph's. My student-athletes are in no way responsible for my actions last night.
Finally I would also like to apologize to the Atlantic 10 Conference, and in particular Commissioner Linda Bruno for my behavior.
I met with Dr. Adamany and Director of Athletics Bill Bradshaw this afternoon, to apologize for my behavior. Like my student-athletes, I must be accountable for my actions, and in that respect, I have imposed a one-game suspension from coaching my team. That suspension will take place during Saturday's game against the University of Massachusetts.
