Big 12 Team Bans Newspaper After it Reported on a Locker Room Assault
Summary
Texas Christian University (TCU) has banned the Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper from covering its athletic teams after the paper reported on a violent fight in the football team’s locker room. The incident led to the dismissal of senior safety Jacob Fields, and TCU says the newspaper’s story included wrong information that caused threats against a player.Key Facts
- TCU revoked the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s media credentials following their report on an August 13 locker room assault.
- The assault led to Jacob Fields being removed from the football team on August 18.
- The Star-Telegram identified the involved junior wide receiver, Dozie Ezukanma, three days after the initial report when he revealed himself in a deleted Instagram video.
- TCU claims the newspaper’s coverage endangered a student-athlete and caused threats against him and his family.
- The university denies the newspaper’s version of events and says coaches did try to calm tensions.
- TCU’s head coach Sonny Dykes and athletic spokesman declined to comment publicly on the incident.
- The newspaper can regain credentials after further discussions with the university’s athletic department.
- The Fort Worth Star-Telegram said a source close to Fields reported that Fields felt threatened by teammates before the fight.
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