Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim has apologized for
questioning the motives of the men who accused his longtime
assistant of molesting them as minors.
The coach says he "misspoke very badly" in his response to
their allegations.
Boeheim says: "I'm really sorry that I did that."
ESPN.com has the full video comments
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7308747/syracuse-orange-coach-jim-boeheim-sorry-questioning-bernie-fine-accusers He adds that his comments were insensitive to the individuals
involved and especially to the overall issue of sex abuse.
Boeheim spoke Friday night after No. 4 Syracuse beat No. 10
Florida, 72-68.
Fine has been accused by three men, including two former
Syracuse ballboys, of molesting them as minors. Fine, who was fired
Sunday, has denied the allegations.
