Notre Dame's Coach Shrewsberry Apologizes After Outburst at Referee in Loss to Cal
A day after a heated confrontation with a referee following his team's 72-71 loss to California, Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry has apologized for his actions. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has also issued a public reprimand, citing "unsportsmanlike behavior" that "tarnishes the on-court play between these institutions."
Shrewsberry's outburst occurred in the final seconds of the game when he felt the officials had mishandled a four-point play. The Irish were leading by three points and had committed a foul to prevent Dai Dai Ames from attempting a game-tying 3-pointer, but Ames still managed to make the shot and tie the game before scoring the winning free throw.
In a statement released by Notre Dame on Saturday, Shrewsberry acknowledged that his actions were "inappropriate" and vowed to learn from the mistake. He apologized to his team, Notre Dame, its leadership, the ACC, Cal coach Mark Madsen and the Bears, and Cal players, saying that his behavior was "unacceptable."
The ACC described Shrewsberry's actions as "aggressively confronting" a referee, which is considered unsportsmanlike. The conference stated that the matter has been closed and that Shrewsberry will meet with reporters in a teleconference on Monday.
Shrewsberry took responsibility for his actions, admitting that he had lost judgment in the heat of the moment. Despite his apology, it remains to be seen how this incident will affect Notre Dame's season.
Mark Madsen, Cal's coach, praised Shrewsberry and the Notre Dame program, saying that they displayed "class" during a postgame handshake with him and his team. The two teams have had intense battles in recent years, but Madsen expressed respect for Notre Dame and its coaching staff.
The controversy surrounding Shrewsberry's outburst highlights the challenges of officiating in high-stakes sports like basketball. While the coach's actions were unacceptable, it is also clear that he was driven by frustration and emotion. As the season moves forward, it will be interesting to see how Notre Dame recovers from this incident and whether Shrewsberry can regain his composure under pressure.
A day after a heated confrontation with a referee following his team's 72-71 loss to California, Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry has apologized for his actions. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has also issued a public reprimand, citing "unsportsmanlike behavior" that "tarnishes the on-court play between these institutions."
Shrewsberry's outburst occurred in the final seconds of the game when he felt the officials had mishandled a four-point play. The Irish were leading by three points and had committed a foul to prevent Dai Dai Ames from attempting a game-tying 3-pointer, but Ames still managed to make the shot and tie the game before scoring the winning free throw.
In a statement released by Notre Dame on Saturday, Shrewsberry acknowledged that his actions were "inappropriate" and vowed to learn from the mistake. He apologized to his team, Notre Dame, its leadership, the ACC, Cal coach Mark Madsen and the Bears, and Cal players, saying that his behavior was "unacceptable."
The ACC described Shrewsberry's actions as "aggressively confronting" a referee, which is considered unsportsmanlike. The conference stated that the matter has been closed and that Shrewsberry will meet with reporters in a teleconference on Monday.
Shrewsberry took responsibility for his actions, admitting that he had lost judgment in the heat of the moment. Despite his apology, it remains to be seen how this incident will affect Notre Dame's season.
Mark Madsen, Cal's coach, praised Shrewsberry and the Notre Dame program, saying that they displayed "class" during a postgame handshake with him and his team. The two teams have had intense battles in recent years, but Madsen expressed respect for Notre Dame and its coaching staff.
The controversy surrounding Shrewsberry's outburst highlights the challenges of officiating in high-stakes sports like basketball. While the coach's actions were unacceptable, it is also clear that he was driven by frustration and emotion. As the season moves forward, it will be interesting to see how Notre Dame recovers from this incident and whether Shrewsberry can regain his composure under pressure.
oh man i feel so bad for notre dame coach micah shrewsberry! he totally lost it in that game 
but at least he owns up to it now and apologized to everyone involved 
it's always tough when emotions get the best of us, especially in high-pressure situations like sports 
my guess is he'll take some time to calm down and regroup before the next game 
we've all been there where we just wanna scream or throw something (not literally tho 
) but instead shrewsberry chose to apologize and learn from his mistake 
. As a parent, I know how hard it is for our kids to manage their emotions, especially when things aren't going their way. It's great to see him taking responsibility for his actions and apologizing to everyone involved 
. But it's also important for us as parents to teach our kids about sportsmanship and how to handle tough situations in a healthy way 
. I hope Notre Dame can learn from this experience and come out stronger on the other side 
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. While Shrewsberry's outburst was clearly unacceptable, it's also understandable that he would be frustrated given the circumstances of the game and the perceived injustices by the referees.
. The fact that Shrewsberry acknowledged his actions were "inappropriate" and vowed to learn from the mistake suggests a willingness to grow and adapt, which is an important aspect of effective leadership.
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! Coach Shrewsberry went from hero to zero in like 2 seconds. I mean, I've had my fair share of meltdowns on the court (just kidding, I'm pretty chill 
), but even I know you can't just lose your cool and shout at refs during a game. Poor guy got roasted by his own team afterwards too... talk about getting dunked 
! On the bright side, he apologized and all that jazz, so props for owning up to it. Guess we'll see how this whole thing plays out, but for now, let's just say Coach Shrewsberry needs to work on his anger management skills... or at least get a nice warm cup of tea 
after games 
. But in a high-pressure game like that? You gotta be more composed. It's like in The Matrix - you can't let your emotions take over; you gotta stay focused 
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i feel for the team, they're gonna have to work on communicating their frustration without lashing out at the refs 
fingers crossed shrewsberry can learn from this and move forward with his team 
But as a coach, he's supposed to be the calm one on the sidelines, guiding his team and keeping it professional.
. It's a reminder that even in the heat of competition, sportsmanship matters.
. Can they regain their composure and keep their focus on the game? Only time will tell 
. The guy took full responsibility and apologized, which is major props in my book 
. Maybe he can learn a thing or two from the Coach from Brooklyn (Ernest Mondsiep from The Harder They Come) about staying calm under fire 
I feel so bad for Micah Shrewsberry, man... I've been in those moments on the court where you just wanna blow your top, but he took it too far 
. As a coach, you gotta set an example for your players and keep your cool under pressure. It's like when I was playing rec league basketball and our coach got into this huge argument with one of the refs... we all knew he was gonna get in trouble 
. Notre Dame's still a great program and they'll bounce back from this. As for Shrewsberry, I hope he learns from his mistake and becomes an even better coach because of it 
Shouldn't he have just kept it together under pressure? Was the ACC too harsh with their public reprimand? Or maybe Shrewsberry overreacted and now he's in hot water for real? 
. I mean, I get it, refs can be super inconsistent, but does that give you a reason to freak out like Shrewsberry did? 
. And yeah, he apologized and all, but it's too little, too late. Can't just sweep this under the rug and expect everything to go back to normal 
? We'll just have to wait and see! 
let's see how this season goes for Notre Dame 
. But what if he'd taken a step back and breathed? Would things have turned out differently? 
. The officials are human too, after all! They can make mistakes just like everyone else, but when they do, the stakes are super high