Rutgers Coach: Team Has Accepted Apology

Vivian Stringer, the coach for the Rutgers women’s basketball team insulted by former radio DJ Don Imus, has announced that the team has accepted Mr. Imus’ apology, tendered last night at the New Jersey Governor’s mansion. Meanwhile, Mr. Imus’ wife took over for him on the radio show and briefed listeners on his reaction and feelings to the pain he has caused, saying,”He feels awful”. She also indicated that members of the team had been receiving “hate emails” and told listeners that such behavior must stop. Read an AP story and get a video link here from the MSNBC website.