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Originally Posted by Nevadaref
Updated: January 25, 2009, 9:29 PM ET
Coleman says step on face accidental
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Associated Press
HOUSTON -- Houston guard Aubrey Coleman issued an apology Sunday after stepping on the face of Arizona player Chase Budinger during a game the previous day.
Coleman, a junior and the team's second-leading scorer, was ejected after stepping on Budinger's face following a charge call with 9:51 left in the second half. Arizona rallied for a 96-90 win in overtime.
"I want to apologize to Chase Budinger for what happened Saturday night. I never meant to step on him," Coleman said in a statement issued by the school. "I have never been in an incident like this before, and I have nothing but respect for him as a great player.
"I love the game too much to do something like that intentionally. I want to say I am sorry from the bottom of my heart," Coleman said. "I know that God knows what is in my heart, but I am hopeful that Chase will understand and forgive."
Houston coach Tom Penders said he regretted the incident but does not believe Coleman intentionally stepped on Budinger.
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thats why he rushed right over to appologise,
and why he was high fiving in the huddle with a big smile on his face.
i'm sure God loved being mentioned by a bonehead on the hot seat. just come clean. i'm sorry that my emotions got the better of me and i did such a dumb thing.