After all of the suspensions and fines were handed out by the Big Ten Conference and the University of Michigan, Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard and athletic director Warde Manuel issued apologies. Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh issued a statement as well.
McIntosh’s statement was a strong one in support of both Gard and the men’s basketball team as a whole. “Our staff has my complete support, as do our student-athletes. I consider the $10,000 fine from the Big Ten to be a ‘Wisconsin fine’ and not a ‘Greg Gard fine.’ Wisconsin Athletics will assume the responsibility for paying the fine,” McIntosh said.