Rutgers has hired a law firm to conduct an investigation into athlete allegations of bullying, favoritism and revenge by the coach of the gymnastics program.
PISCATAWAY, N.Y. --
The allegations coincided with the surprising retirement of Scarlet Knights Athletic Director Pat Hobbs on Aug. 16. He cited health issues in stepping down.A former New Jersey state comptroller and federal prosecutor, Boxer investigated the Rutgers' softball program in 2020 after members of the team said coaches subjected athletes to emotional abuse and abusive conditioning.
"This effort will ensure that any and all concerns raised about the program have been thoroughly reviewed, determine whether appropriate follow-up steps were taken, identify reasons for any potentially insufficient responses, and recommend areas where additional steps may be necessary," Holloway said in a statement."The review will further identify and address any concerns about the culture of the team that are revealed.
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