Farragut football coach Geoff Courtney knew about the hazing incident that saw “numerous” players arrested on October 30. He stepped down from the program on November 3, a day after a student’s mother reported the incident to school officials on November 2.
The Timeline of Fallout
Courtney himself spoke out on November 4, shedding light on when he became aware of the situation. He told Knox News, “After the football game, I was made aware of the situation that occurred, an incident that occurred at the end of the school day on Friday before the game.” This means he knew about what went down before the school even got the formal report. He then detailed the reporting chain: “That report was sent from the guardian to myself, our athletic director, our principal, and our grade level principal. We sent that on to Knox County Sherriff’s Office, and they began their investigation first thing on Monday.” The fact he was aware on October 30, the incident was reported November 2, and he resigned November 3, puts a real spotlight on the urgency of the situation and the program’s response.
What’s Next for Farragut?
With the Knox County Sheriff’s Office investigation now in full swing, and “numerous” players already arrested, the situation at Farragut is far from over. This is a tough look for the program. Everyone’s watching to see what else emerges as the investigation continues.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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