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Former Northwestern CFB Player Ramon Diaz Sues School, Alleges Racial Mistreatment

Former Northwestern offensive lineman Ramon Diaz has filed a lawsuit against the school alleging hazing and racial mistreatment.

Per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg and Dan Murphy, Diaz alleged he was "subjected to hazing that included the mocking of his Mexican heritage along with 'microaggressions' from comments made by former offensive line coach Bret Ingalls as well as sexualized acts that have previously been alleged by other former players" during his four seasons with the program from 2005 to '08.

The lawsuit claims Ingalls and former assistant coach James Patton made "racist, embarrassing, degrading and harassing remarks" toward Diaz and other players on the team.