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CBS's Fogler Gets 'Foul' with
Telestrator
By The Associated Press
Ex-Gamecock Coach Issues Apology
CHICAGO (AP) � CBS broadcaster Eddie Fogler apologized to the father of
Georgia players Jarvis and Jonas Hayes after scrawling profane remarks on a
telestrator during the Bulldogs' second-round loss to Southern Illinois on
Sunday.
During a commercial break late in the second half, Fogler � in his first
season at CBS � drew a circle around a camera shot of James Hayes, who was
sitting with his wife, Yvonne, and other Bulldogs supporters. Fogler also
scrawled two profanities on the telestrator, along with ``me'' and circled
them.
CBS said the national television audience never saw the remarks, which
were removed before the network got back from commercial. But they were seen
on dozens of United Center monitors throughout the arena.
When the broadcast resumed, Fogler praised the Hayes' parents, calling
them great disciplinarians and people.
``I have great respect for the Hayes family. I even know Mr. Hayes,''
Fogler said after the game. ``I made a mistake. I was referring to myself
when I wrote (the profane comments).''
The Hayes twins played their first season for Georgia after transferring
from Western Carolina after the 1999-2000 season, leading the Bulldogs to a
share of the SEC East title. Jarvis Hayes led the conference in scoring and
Jonas was a valuable reserve for the Bulldogs.
Fogler � who was coaching at South Carolina at the time of their transfer
� said he wrote the comments in jest because James Hayes didn't call him to
let Fogler know the brothers were available.
Fogler said he talked to James Hayes after the game, and that Hayes was
``disappointed, and I understand his disappointment. I agree with his
disappointment. But why would anybody do that over national TV? Come on.''
James Hayes declined comment to the Associated Press. Neither Hayes
player knew anything about the incident after the game.
Fogler, who coached the Gamecocks for eight years, resigned after last
season when the university didn't extend his contract.
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02/23/2007 10:46:28 AM
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