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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