Creighton men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott told his players, several of whom are black, he needed them to “stay on the plantation” after Saturday’s loss to Xavier. (AP) — Creighton announced Monday it has lifted Greg McDermott's suspension for … The school appointed Assistant Coach Al Huss to serve as interim head coach. Creighton University suspended basketball coach Greg McDermott indefinitely Thursday night for using racially insensitive language while addressing the team after a game last weekend. Creighton University announced Thursday that men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott has been suspended for having likened his players to being on a “plantation” in a … Creighton suspends Greg McDermott for 'plantation' remark. Last week, McDermott said he twice used the word "plantation'' as part of an analogy urging team unity following a loss to Xavier on Feb. 27. Editor's Picks. Creighton … … McDermott publicly apologized Tuesday and again Wednesday for urging his players to “stay on the plantation” after the 14th-ranked Bluejays' 77-69 loss at Xavier. Creighton University suspended men's basketball coach Greg McDermott for his recent plantation remarks made after a loss to Xavier in Big East Conference play. Creighton Suspends Basketball Coach After 'Plantation' Reference - Across America, US - Greg McDermott acknowledges he made a "huge mistake" in … Two days later, Creighton director of athletics … Creighton University has suspended men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott following comments he made during a team huddle in which he made an analogy about plantations. The word "plantation" carries racist overtones for its connotations of slavery and repression. Creighton University has suspended basketball coach Greg McDermott indefinitely … Creighton's McDermott reinstated after 'plantation' remark AP OMAHA, Neb. Creighton basketball players express hurt over coach’s ‘plantation’ comments in video Five players on the Nebraska school's basketball team … Creighton basketball coach Greg McDermott said Wednesday that he offered to resign after asking his players to “stay on the plantation” in a postgame speech. Creighton made the announcement in a statement posted to its Twitter account on Thursday evening. Creighton University men's basketball coach Greg McDermott was suspended Thursday after he urged his players to "stay on the plantation" during a locker-room speech following a loss Saturday.
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