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Morgan Scalley to Remain as Utah DC After Investigation into Racist Text

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan and head football coach Kyle Whittingham announced Wednesday defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will remain on the Utes staff after an investigation into his use of a racial slur in a 2013 text message to a prospective recruit.

Bryan Fischer of College Football Talk provided the full statement, which noted Scalley will be required to complete diversity and inclusion education, had his pay cut and had his head-coach-in-waiting title removed:

Bryan Fischer

After an investigation, Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will remain on staff: https://t.co/yBkSF0FeH0

Scalley admitted to using the slur in a statement after being suspended indefinitely in early June, calling it a "terrible mistake.