West Virginia baseball coach caught on hot mic expressing frustration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
West Virginia University baseball head coach Steve Sabins made headlines during a live broadcast on June 1 after he was caught on a hot mic expressing contempt for the SEC Network. This incident occurred during an in-game interview following the Mountaineers' comeback victory against Kentucky, where they scored five runs in the ninth inning to win 11-9. The commentary came as Sabins was set to discuss the game, raising questions about his sentiments toward the SEC's broadcasting of the tournament. Sabins is reportedly being considered for another coaching position, which adds further intrigue to his remarks.
- •Steve Sabins was caught on a hot mic criticizing the SEC Network.
- •West Virginia scored five runs in the ninth inning to defeat Kentucky 11-9.
- •The game had implications for their NCAA Tournament bid.
- •Sabins is under consideration for the head coaching vacancy at South Carolina.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN catches West Virginia head coach on hot mic
"West Virginia University Mountaineers baseball head coach Steve Sabins appears to feel some kind of way about the SEC Network. The Mountaineers rallied by scoring five runs in the ninth inning to beat Kentucky 11-9 Sunday afternoon as they battled for a bid to the NCAA Tournament’s Super Regional. But just as who and where…
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