The University of Cincinnati fired its director of player development, Antrione Archer, after learning he had been arrested for sexual abuse. The abuse was reported in May, but the university did not hear about it until Sept. 26. The alleged details are disturbing:
Cincinnati football staffer fired after sex abuse arrest
Antrione Archer, Cincinnati’s director of player development, allegedly “placed his exposed penis” against the backside of a woman at a grocery store.
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According to court records, police said Archer was in the Fort Mitchell Kroger May 27 and asked a 73-year-old employee for help finding some vitamins. Police said while she was helping him, Archer quote, “pulled his penis from his pants,” and also, “placed his exposed penis against her backside.” Police said he did this several times at different locations throughout the store.
Archer’s job as director of player development was to “mentor” players, and to “help them grow,” according to an interview he did with Bearcat Journal. He also discussed how the program tries to educate players on sexual conduct:
"You have to have trust in the players,"he said. "We talk to them about carrying themselves in the right way and being around the right people. A couple weeks ago we did a session on sexual conduct to give them some education on keeping themselves out of any situations they shouldn't be in. Luckily, we really haven't had many issues."
Cincinnati athletic director Mike Bohn explained the timeline in a brief statement:
Statement from #Bearcats AD Mike Bohn: "On Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, the University was informed of an arrest involving Antrione Archer..."
— Kevin Goheen (@FSOhio_KGoheen) September 30, 2014 #Bearcats Bohn: "in Kenton County, Kentucky. Within hours of learning of the incident, Archer was placed on administrative leave and..."
— Kevin Goheen (@FSOhio_KGoheen) September 30, 2014 #Bearcats Bohn: "subsequently terminated on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. UC Athletics is fully committed to upholding the highest level of..."
— Kevin Goheen (@FSOhio_KGoheen) September 30, 2014 #Bearcats Bohn: "professnlism & conduct for our staff, coaches & student-athletes. The Univ will cooperate w/the authorities in this matter.
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