Tag

Former Athletes

All articles tagged with #former athletes

sports2 years ago

Former Northwestern Athletes Speak Out: Hazing Allegations Misrepresent Our Culture

Former Northwestern student-athletes have defended the university's athletic culture and condemned hazing in an open letter, stating that the allegations do not represent the overall athletics culture at Northwestern. The university recently fired its head football and baseball coaches following investigations into hazing and abusive behavior. Northwestern is now facing multiple lawsuits from former players alleging hazing and mistreatment. Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch has been hired to conduct an investigation into the overall athletics culture and accountability mechanisms at the university.

sports2 years ago

"Former athletes rally behind Northwestern athletics, disputing culture criticisms"

Over 1,000 former Northwestern athletes have signed an open letter condemning hazing while defending the overall athletics culture at the university. The letter comes in response to recent lawsuits and allegations of mistreatment within the program. Northwestern is currently facing lawsuits from former football players and a volleyball player, with hints of further claims involving other sports programs. The university has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to investigate the athletics culture. The former athletes expressed their support for the university's efforts to investigate the claims while emphasizing the positive experiences they had at Northwestern and their gratitude for the opportunities it provided. Interim football coach David Braun praised the former players for their support and expects continued support for the current team.