Howard didn't even give anything close that can be constituted as an apology in his presser. He pinned the blame on Gard, then tried to play the self-defense card with "I needed to protect myself" and rambled on more about the team and family having each other's back as if he's Vin Diesel in a Fast and Furious movie.
Congratulations on setting a great example for the kids you're coaching too. You got them involved and now they themselves face disciplinary action due to your petulance. Way to be a leader of men, Juwan.
Howard whined about Gard calling a TO with 15 seconds left, thinking it unsportsmanlike. What about him with a full court press with a minute to play and down 16 or 18 points? And then to tell his team to intentionally foul after Gard calls a TO? He wouldn't issue an apology in the presser. He makes it sound like Gard was trying to embarrass him. He's a bad joke. Hope the league and UM come down on him.
Like you said, real classy and setting an example to his players and even his son, who is on the team.
Like another poster said, him being suspended when the Illini play them means Phil Martelli is the coach, probably better for UM.