UConn Coach Dan Hurley Catches Himself Mid-F Bomb in Postgame Presser

Hurley's hilarious quip about giving up cursing for Lent goes viral after UConn's win over Villanova.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley had a hilarious moment in his postgame press conference after his team's 73-63 victory over Villanova. Hurley caught himself about to drop an F-bomb, something he had given up for Lent, and quickly corrected himself, joking that he knew it would become an article.

Why it matters

Hurley's self-aware and humorous response to nearly cursing on live television has resonated with fans and media alike, providing a lighthearted moment in the midst of an intense college basketball season. The incident also highlights the challenges coaches face in maintaining composure during high-pressure postgame interviews.

The details

During the postgame press conference, Hurley was discussing his team's bounce-back win over Villanova when he caught himself about to use profanity. Hurley quickly caught himself, joking, "Oh God, that's gonna be an article." He then explained that he had given up cursing and eating sweets for Lent, acknowledging he had already failed at one of those goals.

  • UConn defeated Villanova 73-63 on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn Huskies men's basketball team, who is in his eighth season leading the program.

UConn Huskies

The Division I college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, which competes in the Big East Conference.

Villanova

The Division I college basketball team representing Villanova University, which also competes in the Big East Conference and is one of UConn's conference rivals.

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What they’re saying

“Oh God, that's gonna be an article. The two things I tried to give up for lent were cursing and sugar. Ice cream at night and cookies. And I know I have no shot so I'll wait till next lent.”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies (The Field of 68)

What’s next

Hurley and the Huskies will look to continue their strong season as they prepare for the upcoming Big East Tournament and NCAA Tournament. Their next game is scheduled for February 25th against St. John's, a key conference matchup.

The takeaway

Dan Hurley's self-deprecating humor and ability to laugh at his own near-slip-up has endeared him to fans and media alike, providing a lighthearted moment in the midst of the high-intensity world of college basketball. The incident serves as a reminder that even the most intense coaches are human, and can sometimes struggle to maintain perfect composure during the heat of competition.