APFollowing up on the story that Marquess Wilson, who has left the Washington State football program, claimed in a statement that he and other players suffered “physical, emotional and mental abuse” at the hands of the Wazzu coaching staff, WSU athletic director Bill Moos has released a statement somewhat addressing the situation.
In the release, which the school was “[i]n response to numerous requests regarding Washington State University football,” Moos seemed to dismiss Wilson’s accusations as the university has “procedures in place… to monitor student-athlete welfare.”
While we’re quite certain this isn’t the last of this story, here’s the text of the statement, in its entirety:
“It is unfortunate that Marquess has chosen not to go through the weekend and have the subsequent visit with me as we had discussed last Tuesday. I was hopeful to provide additional guidance if he was willing to meet the standards that have been set by Mike Leach and his staff in their effort to establish a competitive football program at Washington State. Unfortunately, during times of coaching transitions, departures are not uncommon.
“We have procedures in place that were developed to monitor student-athlete welfare in all of our sports programs. We will continue to follow those procedures and modify them if needed.
“I believe I join many Cougars in wishing Marquess well in his future endeavors. WSU athletics plans no future statement at this time.”
Set my people free!!!
Mike Leach abusing players? Someone call Craig James, I don’t buy it.
What a bunch of BS….I’m so sick of these players whining! Man up!
Olebubba,
Normally, I would agree with you. But Mike Leach is no Saint. His history speaks for itself. I am sure the school does have “Procedures in place”, however, coaches now how to circumvent those procedures.
How many hookers did this guy kill?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Texas Tech had “procedures in place” too…for football AND basketball. How did that work out?
Leach is a goon. I’m sorry, but I’ve heard reports of his staff making players roll around in their own puke, and using a fire hose on a player. Then you have his comments that sound like they are coming from a ranting lunatic.
He won’t coach Wazzu next year. Book it.
Leach is a loser.He is on a power trip and enjoys using kids as his target.Like I said before 18 kids just dont up and quit in one season.Leach needs to be fired before he destroys another program.