A group of 25 members of Columbia’s football team have sent a letter to the university president making a range of allegations against head coach Pete Mangurian, including that he made players play through concussions, according to the Columbia Spectator. Mangurian allegedly didn’t believe the players had concussions.
Columbia players allege coach made them play through concussions
The letter made a number of other allegations, as well.
“Pete Mangurian has consistently denied the diagnoses of concussions,” the letter stated. “There are several players who will speak to the fact that Mangurian told them to return to practice, that they are faking their concussions, and that they are being soft if they sit out for their concussion injury.”
The letter has since been withdrawn. It also discussed abusive behavior and age favoritism from Mangurian.
This isn’t the first time Mangurian has come under criticism for his handling of the football team, both on and off the field, and this could be the last straw in his tenure. This is particularly bad in an era of heightened concussion awareness. Coaches have come under scrutiny for not being aware enough of concussions during games, so a coach being negligent would be an even worse look.
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