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Baylor and men’s basketball coach Scott Drew refused a vehicle from a Texas dealer after the company’s general manager made an insensitive remark during an interview.
Allen Samuels Auto Group, general manager, Ted Teague, made the remark on KWTX-TV on Tuesday. Teague said Drew gets the custom Jeep since dealer Kim Mulkey, the woman’s basketball coach, earlier gave the use of a Corvette.
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“Coach Scott can enjoy it and he will use it to pull people out of the hood,” Teague said.
Baylor released a statement on the comment on Wednesday.
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“We spoke to Ted Teague about his comments made last night,” Mack Rhoades, athletic director of Drew and Baylor, said in a joint statement. “His remarks are not in line with our institutional values or the culture of our athletics programs. We can confirm that we do not accept the Jeep driven in the parade on Tuesday. As a department, we are committed to a diverse group of students. recruiting athletes, coaches and staff, all of whom are valued members of our community. ‘
Teague apologized for the remark and said he was speaking incorrectly when he used the word ‘hood’.
“When the word came out of my mouth, I immediately knew it was the absolutely wrong word,” he said. “I know I despise countless people in our wonderful Waco community and beyond. I am deeply disappointed and saddened by my actions and offer each of me my sincere apologies.”
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Baylor defeated Gonzaga to win his first NCAA men’s basketball title in school history.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.