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Ex-Bucknell coach charged in football player's death after he collapsed during practice

Ex-Bucknell coach charged in football player's death after he collapsed during practice

Summary

Mark Kulbis, a former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University, faces criminal charges after a football player, Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died during practice. Prosecutors say Kulbis knew that Dickey had a sickle-cell trait, which increased his risk of serious harm from hard exercise.

Key Facts

  • Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. collapsed and died during a football practice in 2024.
  • Mark Kulbis was the strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University at the time.
  • Kulbis is now charged in connection with Dickey's death.
  • Prosecutors claim Kulbis knew Dickey had a sickle-cell trait.
  • Sickle-cell trait can make intense physical activity more dangerous.
  • The case is being handled by Pennsylvania prosecutors.
  • The incident happened during a team practice session.
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