Rutgers Basketball Coach Fired

Video of Mike Rice abusing plays was played on ESPN yesterday

(CNN) -- Rutgers University fired head basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after ESPN broadcast a video showing him physically and verbally abusing players.

"Based upon recently revealed information and a review of previously discovered issues, Rutgers has terminated the contract of Mike Rice," the school said in a tweet Wednesday.

"You f**king fairy… you're a f**king fa**got," Rice appears to say during one session depicted on the video.