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ASUI: Spear, step down

ASUI officially asked University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear to resign Wednesday evening.

Spear is currently on administrative leave over his mishandling of a 2013 sexual assault under Title IX.

“Rob Spear’s resignation will not solve the culture of apathy in the athletic department,” said ASUI Sen. Nicole Skinner. “But, it’s a damn good place to start.”

ASUI’s resolution also asked for an addition to Spear’s and UI Head Football Coach Paul Petrino’s contracts that would terminate their contracts if they mishandle a Title IX case again.

Spear, who attended the open forum before the resolution passed, said there was no Title IX training in 2013.