In the wake of a comment made in the Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball media guides about comedian and OSU alumnus Richard Lewis, Director of Athletics Communications Gerry Emig resigned from his position and was reassigned to the Office of Student Affairs, pending his departure from the university.In a section of the media guides listing the achievements of distinguished OSU alumni, Lewis is described as, “Actor, Writer, Comedian, Drunk.”Emig would not comment on the events surrounding his resignation specifically, except to say that he thinks he has some knowledge of how the word “drunk” managed to appear under Lewis` name. He said he takes full responsibility for the mistake. Emig also said his departure is not related to an incident in which 7,500 copies of the Lantern were thrown away by an employee of the athletic department before an OSU home football game last October. “This was an unfortunate mistake which occurred under my supervision,” Emig said in a released statement. “This mistake touches many, and I apologize to Richard Lewis, to the Ohio State Athletic Department and to the entire Ohio State University community for the actions that have caused such embarrassment.”Lewis responded in a released statement Wednesday, saying, “It seems the university is making an effort to deal with this predicament. I’m still digesting this whole thing and will decide on how I want to deal with it should further action be necessary.”Emig began working for the athletic department in November 1995, where he was an assistant director of athletic communications. He was the department’s communications director for the past two years.”We are deeply embarrassed by this incident and we offer our most sincere apology to Mr. Lewis, a dear and devoted friend of this university,” said OSU Athletic Director Andy Geiger in a released statement. “We likewise apologize to all Ohio State alumni and supporters around the world who have every right to expect only the finest from this university.”Geiger could not be reached for additional comment Wednesday night.Elizabeth Cook and Dan Wallenberg were named as interim co-directors of athletics communications. A permanent replacement for Emig is to be appointed by July 1.