BREAKING: LSU coach Kim Mulkey threatens to sue The Washington Post over rumored hit piece: ‘I’m fed up’
LSU coach Kim Mulkey launched a scathing rebuke against The Washington Post on Saturday, accusing the publication of persistently pursuing a “hit piece” against her over the past two years. Mulkey specifically targeted award-winning Post reporter Kent Babb, though she did not mention him by name. She criticized the timing of the Post’s inquiries, noting that they coincided with the Tigers’ preparations for the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Mulkey described the situation as absurd, highlighting a demanding deadline set by the reporter for a response just before their scheduled game. She asserted that this tactic was an attempt to prevent her from commenting and to distract the team from the tournament.
While Babb confirmed that he is indeed working on a profile of Mulkey, he declined further comment, as did The Washington Post itself. Babb, a veteran journalist with a decorated career, has been with The Washington Post for 14 years and has received recognition for his work.
Kim Mulkey, renowned for her successful coaching career, expressed her frustration, stating that she refused to be interviewed by Babb two years ago due to her dissatisfaction with his previous reporting on Brian Kelly. Mulkey emphasized her determination to defend herself and the university against any false allegations, indicating her readiness to pursue legal action if necessary.
Mulkey accused Babb of attempting to deceive her former assistant coaches into speaking with him under false pretenses. She also claimed that former players had been approached by the Post and encouraged to provide negative comments about her, an allegation she deemed as disregarding decades of positive stories.
She criticized the tactics employed by journalists, stating that such one-sided and sensationalized reporting undermines trust in the media. Mulkey characterized these actions as detrimental to journalism’s integrity and reflective of the public’s growing distrust in media outlets.