Wake Forest head baseball coach Tom Walter issued an apology after video footage of him using a homophobic slur during an NCAA Tournament game against the University of Tennessee went viral on social media. The incident occurred during a crucial moment in the game when the Volunteers held a 6-2 lead, and Walter’s outburst happened following an argument with the home plate umpire.
Walter stated he hadn’t viewed the video and didn’t recall the moment, though he acknowledged that his language didn’t reflect his values or the standards of the program.