"Northwestern Hazing Scandal: Players Demand Accountability as Coach's Future Hangs in the Balance"
Former and current Northwestern football players have spoken out about hazing allegations within the football program, following the suspension of head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The university's president, Michael Schill, admitted to potentially making a mistake in the punishment and acknowledged focusing too much on what Fitzgerald didn't know rather than what he should have known. A former player described sexualized hazing practices, including a practice called "running," where younger players were restrained while older players engaged in sexual acts. The university's student-run newspaper also reported similar allegations. The entire Northwestern football team released a statement denying the validity of the accusations and asserting that they do not reflect the true character of the team. The university president will reassess the punishment for Fitzgerald.