Former coach at Bucknell University charged in death of freshman football player
Summary
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University was charged after a freshman football player died from intense exercise during training. The player had a medical condition called sickle-cell trait, which made extreme workouts dangerous for him.Key Facts
- The player, Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., was a freshman football player at Bucknell University who collapsed during training in July 2024.
- Coach Mark Kulbis instructed Dickey and others to do 100 “up-downs” and plank drills during the session.
- Dickey had sickle-cell trait, a condition that can cause serious health risks during heavy exercise.
- Dickey passed out during the drills and died two days later in the hospital.
- An autopsy showed the death was caused by the exercise, his medical condition, body weight, and a rare muscle breakdown called exertional rhabdomyolysis.
- Kulbis knew about Dickey’s medical condition and had been trained on how to handle it but still pushed him to do the exercises.
- Kulbis faces felony and misdemeanor charges including aggravated hazing, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and hazing.
- Bucknell University is cooperating with the investigation but will not comment due to ongoing legal matters.
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