Parents of Bucknell football player who died say they appreciate criminal charges against coach
Summary
The parents of Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., a Bucknell University football player who died after collapsing during training camp, support criminal charges against the coach overseeing the workout. The Pennsylvania attorney general charged the coach with felony hazing, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless endangerment related to Dickey’s death.Key Facts
- Calvin Dickey Jr. was a freshman football player at Bucknell University in 2024.
- He collapsed and later died during the first day of football training camp.
- Coach Mark Kulbis instructed players to do 100 “up-downs” (burpees) and plank drills.
- Dickey had sickle-cell trait, a condition that can raise the risk of severe injury or death during intense exercise.
- Prosecutors charged Kulbis with aggravated hazing, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and hazing.
- The coach’s lawyer says the training program was proper and met standards.
- NCAA requires testing for sickle-cell trait for Division I athletes and recommends gradual training for affected players.
- Dickey’s parents only learned of his sickle-cell trait from the mandatory test weeks before camp started.
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