Oklahoma assistant head coach resigns after using offensive language

Cale Gundy, Oklahoma assistant head football coach, announced his resignation Sunday after he used offensive language during a recent film session.

Gundy, who had been with the program since 1999, made the announcement in a social media post on Sunday, and the school confirmed it with a statement shortly after.

Gundy apologized in his post and explained why he resigned. He said he noticed a player was distracted while he was supposed to be taking notes, so he picked up the athlete's iPad and read the words on the screen aloud. He acknowledged that he had said a word that he should never utter, under any circumstances, and said he was horrified when he realized what he had done.

Gundy said that what I said was not malicious, it wasn't even intentional. I am mature enough to know that no matter what my intentions are, I am mature enough to know that the word I said was shameful and hurtful. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said in a statement that those associated with the program are accountable for their actions and the resulting outcomes. It is with sadness that I accept the resignation of coach Gundy, said Venables. He has dedicated more than half of his life to Oklahoma football and has served our program and university well. We are thankful for that commitment. Gundy was on staff for all 14 of the Sooners Big 12 titles and the 2000 national championship season. He spent the last seven seasons coaching wide receivers after spending the previous 16 seasons coaching running backs. He was one of the holdovers when Venables took over as head coach in December 2021.

Venables said L Damian Washington, who had been an offensive analyst, will coach receivers on an interim basis.