The University of Illinois has dismissed Athletic Director Mike Thomas on Monday, just months after firing head football coach Tim Beckman. Illinois also released a 1000-plus page report detailing misconduct within the school's football program.
Here are the major points of the investigation, courtesy of SB Nation's Kevin Trahan:
- Beckman said he "does not believe in hamstring injuries."
- Beckman would call a player "pussy," "sissy" or "soft" when they left to get injury assistance from trainers.
- Beckman pressured trainers to prematurely clear players from injuries.
- One one occasion, Beckman said, "I don't care if you're hurt, everyone is practicing when we get back.