Former Bucknell University football coach charged in hazing death of player
Summary
A former Bucknell University football coach, Mark Kulbis, has been charged with felony aggravated hazing and other crimes after a player, Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died during practice. Dickey, who had a medical condition called Sickle Cell trait, was forced to do extreme physical drills despite warnings, which led to his collapse and death.Key Facts
- Mark Kulbis was the strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University.
- Kulbis is charged with felony aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter.
- Player Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., aged 18, collapsed during practice and died two days later.
- Dickey had Sickle Cell trait, a blood disorder making strenuous exercise risky.
- Kulbis made Dickey and others do 100 "up-downs" and plank drills in extreme heat.
- The death was ruled caused by physical exertion combined with Sickle Cell trait and muscle breakdown.
- Prosecutors say Kulbis ignored warnings about Dickey's condition and NCAA anti-hazing rules.
- Dickey’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bucknell and coaches, saying the death was avoidable.
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