The loud exchange took place in a room adjacent to the press conference, and audio and video recorders picked up part of Hill’s words. At one point, Krystkowiak stopped in the middle of his remarks due to the volume of the nearby outburst.

“I have had a few days to reflect on a heated conversation I had with an individual following our men’s basketball game against Arizona State on Sunday,” Hill said in his statement, released by the Utah athletic department. “While my emotions were high and I thought our meeting was private, there is no excuse for the inappropriate language I used. I have apologized to the person involved, who is someone I have known for years and greatly respect. I also regret any discomfort to others as a result of my cursing. As the leader of this department, I expect more of myself and I am sincerely sorry.”