Utah DC Morgan Scalley has been placed on suspension effective immediately.
Stems from an investigation into a social media post containing 2013 text message that included racist language.
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— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) June 5, 2020
— Mark Harlan (@MarkHarlan_AD) June 5, 2020
“In 2013 I made a terrible mistake,” Scalley said in a statement released by the school. “I used a racial slur in a text message. This language is offensive and hurtful to not only the African-American community, but to all. Immediately after sending it, I apologized to the recipient and his family. I am also heartbroken over the potential breach of trust with my fellow coaches, and with the young men in our program, both past and present.”
“The use of any form of racist language is not only antithetical to our policies and our values, but it is an affront to all of us, especially our African-American community members,” Harlan said in the statement. “While the review of this matter is being conducted, I have placed Morgan on suspension effectively immediately.”
Former Utah cornerback Ryan Lacy said later Friday on Twitter that Scalley directed a racial slur at him.
I, too, was called a racial slur (N-word) by this man in 2008, confronted him my senior year 2013. Held onto it 5 years and Got a half ass apology, more on terms of an excuse. He is a great coach, but needs to be a better Man. Truth hurts. God bless
— Ryan Lacy (@SpotlightLacy) June 6, 2020
Scalley, a former All-American safety for the Utes, has worked the previous 12 seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, including the past four as defensive coordinator. He also coaches safeties and served as the program’s recruiting coordinator from 2009 to ’15.
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