Rutgers gymnastics investigation

[IratePanda]

Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway calls for external investigation into gymnastics program

Rutgers University has opened an external investigation into its gymnastics program following an NJ Advance Media investigation.

www.nj.com

 

[Regionals]

This one is wild. For those of you who can’t read the article, basically the contours of what’s publicly known: Multiple gymnasts go to the Athletic Director for help after experiencing abusive coaching. The AD brushes aside their concerns. It turns out the AD and head coach were in an “inappropriate relationship” with each other during that time. Add in that Rutger’s head coach was making more than Michigan State’s head coach (Michigan State won Big 10’s in 2024) with much inferior results.

Whew!

 

[irichluck21]

Wow. Salim-Beasley does not look great in this.

Likely she will be gone-gone.

 

[RedBirdie]

Rutgers was apparently spending TONS of money on gymnastics, more than almost any other Big 10 team. Meanwhile, donations are absolutely plummeted. People were questioning WTF was going on, and I guess now we know why.

Salim-Beasley's father apparently also attacked gymnasts that came forward online. Fun times!

 

[Onyxrose81]

Governor Murphy had a statement on it so they are effed.

 

[irichluck21]

Looks like there is another coaching vacancy.

 

[Big_rock_show]

Looks like there is another coaching vacancy.

I’ll do it. I’m not super qualified but I’m usually nice to people and only get mad at the TV.

 

[Seyonne]

I’ll do it. I’m not super qualified but I’m usually nice to people and only get mad at the TV.

You’re hired.

 

[RedBirdie]

The report is out. Rutgers has put Salim-Beasley on administrative leave.

Investigation calls Rutgers gymnastics ‘dysfunctional,’ finds coach and ex-AD had improper relationship

Gov. Phil Murphy called on Rutgers to investigate the gymnastics program this summer, calling allegations “really ugly and very disturbing.”

www.nj.com

 

[irichluck21]

That is that.

Head coach opening.

Wonder who would want to step up.

Anastasia Candia is currently in the position as associate head coach. Wonder if she will be named interim head coach or ....

 

[makam]

Sounds like a total shit show. I guess as long as the new AD doesn't expect to be having an "inappropriate relationship" with her and the gymnasts trust/respect her, it is better than bringing in someone totally new. But if the athletes feel she was complicit, then a clean sweep is warranted.