Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith wasted little time when he announced the dismissal of tight end Rocco Carley from the team after he became aware of some disturbing racist comments he made.
“I became aware of the comments made by Rocco Carley earlier this evening. I immediately shared the audio with [athletic director] Scott Barnes,” Oregon State head football coach Jonathan Smith said in a statement. “We both agreed this language and attitude is entirely unacceptable, regardless of circumstances or environment. I spoke with Rocco and dismissed him from the team. I will not tolerate racism or hate speech.”
Carley can be heard making comments about killing gay people and Muslims as well as making racist comments towards Black people.
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Carley apologized for the recording—which occurred in 2017—on Thursday.
“To may family, my community, and everyone I have associated with, I am sorry,” Carley said. “This does not condone anything of what I have said, but I promise to you all that this video does not represent me. I was doing an accent of a Southern man and giving a very satire example of what we all thought would be funny. This in no way, shape or form makes what I said right.”
His former teammates weren’t too thrilled with him.
Keishon Dawkins — “Where was all this talk when you was sittin right next to me Everyday In the locker room?! Smh man.”
Anthony Gould — “Dude been in the locker room acting cool but whole time he lowkey hate us. SMFH You all the way outta line.”
Jaydon Grant — “Damn bra all that hate in your heart for what?? You are my teammate somebody who I have to go to battle with, somebody who I would put my body on the line for… SMFH that’s a damn SHAME.”
