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The Florida baseball team’s season came to an end in the NCAA Tournament following a loss to East Carolina. Head coach Kevin O’Sullivan wasn’t frustrated with the way things were handled in the leadup to the game.
A scheduling change was made hours before first pitch of an elimination game. O’Sullivan reportedly lost his cool in a pregame tirade.
Video of an alleged conversation between the Florida coach and members of Coastal Carolina, the host site, was posted to social media Sunday night. A second then surfaced on Monday morning. Both showed O’Sullivan ripping into staff members after the unexpected adjustment.
The game was delayed by an hour. O’Sullivan didn’t believe his team was given enough time to prepare for the unanticipated shift.
Chanticleers head coach Kevin Schnall commented on the situation after winning the Regional on Sunday. He was disgusted by O’Sullivan’s actions.
There was an incident that occurred prior to the Florida/ECU game that had people talking.
Reportedly Florida HC Kevin O’Sullivan was upset that the game was moved.
He was seen ripping into CCU officials & NCAA Officials
CCU Kevin Schnall made sure to address the matter pic.twitter.com/jQS5vvlJPO
— Brandon Dunn (@BDunnsports) June 2, 2025
Coastal Carolina wasn’t the only target for Kevin O’Sullivan’s anger.
He also took aim at East Carolina player Parker Byrd, according to online rumors.
Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan was very upset with the schedule change for today. He ripped into the NCAA staff here in Conway. He also reportedly had things to say to the Pirates as they crossed the field this morning. Should be interesting.
Byrd became the second D1 player in college baseball history to play on a prosthetic leg last season following an injury suffered in a boating accident. After 22 surgeries and a lengthy rehab, he returned to the field for the Pirates, making an at-bat last February.
Make sure you ask 0-2’Sullivan about his comments to Parker Byrd in the pregame. #ItJustMeansMore #LMAO
— PhilHeath (@PhilCHeath) June 1, 2025
He’s often seen in the dugout holding a whiteboard while rooting on the team. O’Sullivan is rumored to have told him of an uncomfortable place to shove it before first pitch.
Told Parker where he could stick the white board he was carrying to the dugout.
— tracey allen (@chastracey) June 1, 2025
After the win, the Pirates posted a photo of the whiteboard on their social media sites. It seemed a direct response to O’Sullivan’s alleged disrespect.
Yeah, you can go ahead and put that one on the board 🏴☠️ https://t.co/2T2e9ijNKH pic.twitter.com/3fFQZE056X
— East Carolina Pirates (@ECUAthletics) June 1, 2025
Despite the negative attention, Kevin O’Sullivan remained unapologetic about his actions.
“I handled it properly,” he said of the tirade after the game. The Gators lost that contest, 11-4. It effectively ended the Florida baseball season.
East Carolina would advance to the NCAA Regional final before losing to No. 1 seed Coastal Carolina, 1-0.