Rutgers Coach Fired After Shocking Videotaped Abuse

NewsBreakerApr 03 '13

Rutgers fired basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players and using gay slurs during practice.The videotape, broadcast Tuesday on ESPN's "Outside The Lines," prompted sharp criticism from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and the head of the New Jersey Assembly called for Rice to be fired.With mounting criticism on a state and national level, the school relieved Rice of his duties after three largely unsuccessful seasons at the Big East school. There will be a national search to replace him. Host @DavidBegnaud delivers breaking news and today's trending buzz in 45 seconds.