New text messages show former Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer and a staff member regarding the allegations against running back Tybo Rogers
Former UW football coach Kalen DeBoer received a text message regarding rumors about Tybo Rogers about a week after a Title IX report was filed accusing him of rape.SEATTLE — Text messages between University of Washington athletic department staff appear to indicate coaches were aware of issues related to a running back later
Running back Tylin “Tybo” Rogers was charged with second-degree and third-degree rape earlier this month. He pleaded not guilty last week. The first woman reported the incident to UW and their Title IX Office on Nov. 28, police said. Documentation from the university dated Dec. 19 indicates a recommendation to follow up with the involved student-athlete to see “if there is anything more we should be aware of.”
Multiple emails sent Nov. 30 before the Pac-12 Championship game show Rogers was removed from the travel roster. However, the emails did not give a reason why Rogers would not travel with the team.
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