Source: Fox News
Summary
A former women’s college basketball coach, Chuck Love, admitted to having a sexual relationship with one of his former players, Ashley Scoggin, in a deposition. Scoggin had initially filed a civil lawsuit against Love and university officials, accusing them of failing to enact safeguards to prevent such relationships. The lawsuit alleges that Love took a special interest in Scoggin and that the relationship turned sexual, causing her to fear retaliation if she refused to engage in it.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script. A coach gets too close to a player, and it ends in scandal. This time, it’s Chuck Love and Ashley Scoggin. Love admitted to having a sexual relationship with Scoggin, which led to her dismissal from the team. We’ve seen this before – a coach’s power and influence can be intoxicating, and it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. The university’s response was predictable too – they claimed Scoggin’s removal was warranted due to “dishonesty and distrust” between her and her teammates. But the real question is, what did the university know, and when did they know it?
Original Observation:
This is what happens when a coach’s ego and power go unchecked, and the players pay the price.
Author: Evan Null
