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UConn staffer apologizes to reporter after Dan Hurley video drama

UConn Communications director Bobby Mullen apologized to the Charlotte Sports Reporter who allegedly threatened to “smash” his life after posting a sleazy video of Husky coach Dan Harley after a madness defeat in March in the second round to Florida on Sunday.

“A little (and hopefully a final) update: Bobby Mullen and I spoke a while back. During that time, he apologised for his actions. I accepted it…and life continues.” I wrote it on X on Wednesday.

He did not further elaborate on their conversation.

Mullen and UConn have yet to confirm their apology as of Wednesday.

Ellis' post on Tuesday comes two days after Husky captured and posted a video of him walking into the tunnel after being defeated by top-seeded Florida at Raleigh's PNC Arena.

“I hope they don’t let us f-k like we do.

The Blue Devils defeated Baylor 89-66 to advance to Sweet 16, playing against Arizona on Thursday.

Queen City News reported since it won 1 million views on X after the video went viral Maren told Ellis If he doesn't defeat Harley's video, he would “smash his life.”

UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley was visibly annoyed when he stepped into the tunnel after Florida eliminated the NCAA men's tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025. X/Joey Ellis/
UConn Communications Director Bobby Mullen. uconn

In a statement dealing with the case, Mullen said the male reporter was in a restricted area when the video was filmed.

“The lasting image of Director Harley leaving the courtroom was supposed to be that he would cross the courtroom arms with his seniors.

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley will respond in Raleigh, North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in the second round of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament against Florida. AP

“Instead, the reporter was in the area where he was supposed to have recorded private comments to another member of the coaching staff on his cell phone.”

Mullen did not address the suspicious threat.

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley responds to the referee's call in the first half on March 23, 2025, in the second round of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament with Florida in Raleigh, North Carolina. AP
UCONN coach Dun Harley will leave the court with Hassan Diala #10 and Samson Johnson #35 after losing to the Florida Gators 77-75 in the second round of the NCAA Men's Tournament at Lenovo Center, North Carolina on March 23, 2025. Getty Images

The suspicious threat was heard by other reporters and staff in existence. Charlotte Sports Live.

Charlotte Sports Live and Queen City News said they support Ellis' report.

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