Ripping a page straight from the Tom Cable playbook on how to handle your coaching staff, New Mexico head coach Mike Locksley and his wide receivers coach, J.B. Gerald, were involved in an altercation Sept. 20.
Specifically, Locksley Cable’d the coach in the face.
The fisticuffs occurred during what was described as a “heated” coaches meeting. (Gee, ya think?) Locksley allegedly grabbed Gerald by the collar and, as the two were being separated by other assistants, he attempted to use his assistant’s head as a speed bag.
A police report was filed, but Gerald told the officers who responded to the incident that he didn’t want to press charges.
Meanwhile, Locksley issued a statement expressing his regret over what happened.
“I apologized to Coach Gerald, the coaching staff and our team for my poor judgement,” Locksley said. “I would also like to apologize to Lobo fans.
“Like I remind our players, when mistakes are made, you acknowledge them and deal with the consequences. Our focus is now preparing to play a very good Texas Tech team Saturday in Lubbock.”
Gerald has been placed on leave and was not on the sidelines for last Saturday’s game. New Mexico said the reason for Gerald’s absence was “personal”.